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Chronological Diary notes 18th century titles and deaths
The entry records a sequence of court appointments and honors including the Duke of Devonshire being named Lord-Keeper of the Privy Seal and a Privy Council appointment, followed by noble titles and ranks. It also notes Danish envoy Kantzan at Hampton Court, a 15th Proclamation against Corsican rebels, a marriage of Lord Ros to Miss Henrietta Scott, and obituaries for Lady Elwil and Mr. Tench, Treasurer to the Charitable Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
Earl of Burlington
John Lord Delawar
Houtholds
Privy
Simeon Stuart
Bart
George Leslie
Ames Smith
Manning
Foot Guards
Prince of Wales
D Utrick Waitfield
Matthew Waitfield
Whitfield Hall
Northumberland
Corsica
Ros
Henrietta Scot
E’wil
Reli&t
John Elewil
Bartlet
William Tench
Charitable Corporation
Fisher Tersh