London Common Council thanks Shelburne and Dunning for reform support
A April 7 1780 London Common Council meeting in the Guildhall adopts a letter praising Earl of Shelburne for his parliamentary virtue and urging preservation of his life. It also thanks John Dunning and Thomas Pitt for actions in Parliament and endorses measures to address abuses and push for immediate constitutional reform.
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Kennett
City of London
Earl of Shelburne
Wilts
London
Earl of
John’ Dunning
House’ of Commons
Thomas Pitty
House of Commons
Thomas Pitt
Remembrancer
Northampton County Meeting Hails Representatives for Irish Economy
At a Northampton county meeting on March 29 1789 the assembly praised Lucy Knightly and Thomas Powys as faithful representatives for their energetic pursuit of public economy reforms. They urged the House of Commons to continue deliberations with zeal until a general well regulated system balancing dignity authority public liberty and justice is formed. The group adjourned to receive further reports from county members and thanked the sheriff for impartial conduct.
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Northampton
Lucy Knightly
Thomas Powys
Eigrs
House of Commons
Sis
Buckingham House
Ireland
England
Burke
George Savile
House of Comiions
Parliament
Col. Barre
Icave
Messrs
Drummond
Harley
Portugal
Werminer
Cambridge County Nomination Meeting Notice
By order of a numerous meeting at the Rose Tavern Cambridge on Saturday March 25, a nomination of candidates to represent Cambridge County in Parliament at the next General Election will be made at the adjourned meeting to be held at Cambridge on Monday the 10th day of April at twelve o'clock.
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Rose Tavern
Cambridge
Caibridge
Westminster Hall meeting backs Fox on annual parliaments
A Westminster Hall assembly chaired by Hon. Charles Fox urged unity to resist ministerial division and pressed for annual parliaments and expanded representation. Speakers including Dr Webb Sawbridge and Byng praised Fox, urged immediate action, and decided to adjourn the meeting with Fox thanked by supporters.
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Westminster Committee
Westminster Hall
Charles Fox
West Indies convoy sent to Portsmouth amid European threat
An express was sent to Portsmouth on Wednesday to guard the West Indies squadron under Commodore Walsingham until ships forming a new squadron under Admiral Graves are ready. Government fears include French fleets from Brest and Cadiz and Spanish forces, risking loss of a large portion of the fleet if encountered.
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Portsmouth
West Indies
Walsingham
Admiral Graves
Brest
Cadiz
Walsingham Shuld
Bath
Tyson
Wade
Aldridge
Moreau
Rye
Old Bailey
John Carr
George Worthy
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Benjamin Kidney
Sterif
Edward II
Fox
Sawbridge
Byng
Westminster
London Bridge
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