Election of Six Directors for the East India Company
East India House, April 8, 1775. Gentlemen are urged to vote for six directors: Richard Becher John Roberts Benjamin Booth The Rumbold Robert Gregory George Wombwell. Letters signed by Wheler Harrison Boddam Cuming Devaynes Fletcher Freeman Hall James Lascelles Michie Moffatt.
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East India Directors Election Nominees Named
A London notice from April 8 1775 lists Richard Becher George Wombwell and John Roberts as six recommended East India Company directors for the upcoming election on Thursday April 13. The document notes endorsements from East India House and King’s Tavern, with proprietors urged to vote in favor.
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Rehearsal for Charity Anniversary Music at St Pauls Cathedral
The Sons of the Clergy announce a rehearsal on Tuesday May 9 at St Pauls for an Anniversary Meeting charity event. Notables include Earl of Suffilk e, Lord Bp of Lichfield, and Handel era works. Tickets and donations support apprenticing sons and daughters of necessitous clergy. Donations welcome at the Temple First Fruits Office.
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Prizes for Latin prose at Cambridge University
The Marquis of Granby and Richard Crofes prize judges announce Latin prose topics for Cambridge University seniors and middles. Jockey Club at Newmarket orders full reimbursement to the poor victims of the recent fire for their losses.
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European and American affairs hint at conflict and crime
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