Turbulent Heraclius and European tensions in 1787 report
Dispatches recount Ottoman moves with 160000 troops formed from 10000 plus Janissaries, readiness of Adrianople fortress, and a 20 ship fleet. Mentions Hanover, Prussia guardian role, and German confederation disputes amid insurgent fears in Massachusetts and Shays rebellion context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Basher
Yorweath
Wight
Edward Morant
Ruff
Bulgakof
Porte
Cherson
Paghas
Ratte
Adrianiople
Hanover
de Landgieve
Hesse
Firin
Germany
Landgrave
Fort Wilhelstein
Hamelen
Landrave
Prussia
Buckebourg
M. Dehn
Cadel
Botton
MaMachusett
Hancock
Lincoln
Shephard
Springfield
Roxbury
Dorcheser
Charleston
Hampshire
Worcester
Berkshire
General Court
Northampton
Shays
Canada
Spain
Westmoreland
Vermont
England
Bowdoin
Dorchester
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Low Countries
Pring
France
Bruxelles
Proposals to Prohibit Slaughter of Lambs and Calves
A committee report urges Parliament to back a temporary ban on slaughter of lambs and calves to lower provisions prices. The note cites Ireland Naples and Tuscany in 1783 where similar limits reduced beef and mutton costs, while mentioning customs entries at Havre and a Portsmouth letter about ships with enslaved people setting sail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meredith
Omichand
Admiral Watson
Wedderburne
Thurlow
General Burgoyne
Hos
Robertands
Platey
Reland
India
Ted
Select Committee
Hare
Jaghire
Burgoyt
Robert Lord Clive
Baron of
Pinkey
Kingdom of Ireland
Surajah Dowish
Nabeb
Bengal
Meer Jaffier
Mr. Sanley
R. Fuller
Lord North
Lord Clive
Mrr. S
Kingdom of
Naples
Furcany
Halifax
Portsmouth
Public appeal defending Sir Benjamin Hammet’s friendship
A local letter expresses gratitude to Sir Benjamin Hammet for friendly support, claiming Hammet has helped the author’s family and son in India. The writer urges publication of extracts to counter negative remarks and assure friends of Hammet’s continued assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingpin
Benjamin Hamme
East India
Benjamin Hammet
Richard
East Indies
India
Benjamin
Letter mentions Sir Benjamin Hammet and voting in Kingston
A dated letter to Mrs. Pierce recalls meeting in Kingston last January and notes Son Richard and William receiving letters. The writer asks to influence a vote for Sir Benjamin Hammet, hoping Governor and Council letters from Calcutta and Directors will aid the effort. The Ranger carries news that Richard Pierce’s son is well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porri_ut
Kingston
B. Hammet
Benjamin
Richard
Madam
Ranger
Richard Pierce
Calcutta
William
Revel Reports Naval Artificers Arriving and Copper Mine Discovery
Advices from Revel say naval artificers, mainly English, have arrived at the port. Stockholm reports a new copper mine in Swedish Pomerania will boost metal supplies and national wealth. A Paris court condemns Abbe Pondeux to heavy fines, while legal actions over a long pending fair cost substantial sums. A Birmingham correspondent notes rising hoarding and price speculation as factions discuss new coinage and fair value. A Middlesex court case brings a coachman and a drayman before the bar amid calls for harsh examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revel
Stockholm
Pondeux
Feral
Grand Chamber of
Paris
Hunegg
Ailias
Aiready Beruis
Divoghiee
Middlesex
Tor
Hore
Petition for debt relief and release from jail in royal bill era
Henry Wild and Thomas Booker request relief from debt imprisonment under a relief Bill. They assert innocence of fraud, acknowledge payment to creditors, and pledge honesty if granted freedom. They express gratitude to Parliament and hope to return to society as virtuous, productive individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benca
Gem Academy
Henry Wild
King’s Bench
Prifen
Thomas Booker
Fieet
Enchanted Gardens and Court Disputes At Bath
A fragmentary report describes Kensington Gardens now prepared with gravel walks and open grazing ground behind the palace amid talk of a royal حضور Elizabeth. It notes theatre and performance news in London, plus a land dispute trial at Bastin involving Edward Bonnet and Admiral Geary over Red Park manor and occupiers rights after a lengthy examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Gardens
Leat Ffteen Acre
Elizabeth
Easter
DD Atubervas
Paris
Gardel
Frecdere
Bourdeaux
Pig
Rift
Rutha
Loddon
Mara
Dhe Abebey
Allegran
Ben Padico
Gute Corts
Morigi
Durance
Feder
Dover
Fae
Drury-lane
Solomon
Bastin
Gelfverys
Herie
Bae
Palugh
Guinot Paine
Esa
Edward Bonnet
Great Lockham
Admiral Geary
Red Park
Deit
Jean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tate
Lord Chive
Hastings
Robert Lord Clve
Stanley
Richard Preres
Mr. Hammet
Himmel
Halfewell East India Hip
Pierce
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