Naval dispatch lists ships and arrivals in Nevis and New York
The notice records arrivals and outbound ships including His Majesty s ships Buffalo Cygnet Ranger Cabot and others. It names privateers and warships Rambler Bury Sprightly Alive Seveney Paul Constance Ruffia and Earl of Sandwich East Yachaman, plus a Dutch East Indiaman and vessels Clytus Clark Three Friends Cheevers Sally Anderson arriving from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Buffalo
Cygnet
Ranger
Cabot
Heart of Oak
Rambler
Bury
Sprightly
Seveney
Paul
Constance
Earl of Sandwich
Cheevers
L_ndon
New York
Sally
Anderson
London
Georgia Campaign Report Sparks Alarm Over Heat and Floods
London dispatches say ministers claim no news from America though letters reveal severe hardships for British troops in Georgia. Heat and swamp conditions threaten disease and starvation, while General Washington sends 3000 Continental troops south. Reports detail ship captures near Martinico and Atlantic privateering actions, plus royal events and court cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Georgia
Carolina
Washington
Prevost
Bristol
Racing and court-martial notes from Newmarket and Royal Navy trial
Newmarket race day details include Dictator beating North Pole with Bourdeaux and Laburnum as major contenders and Il'mio fracturing a leg in Derby prep. The text shifts to a detailed court martial on Sir Hugh Palliser with testimonies from Formidable crew, signal gun observations, and signals for the line of battle as the inquiry adjourns after three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld Clermont
James Pennyman
North Pole
Br-Ge-zoogs
H. Ft
H. Ft. B.C
Douglas
Clermont
Bourdeaux
Laburnum
Walker
B. c
Antinous
Br. B. c
Wildair
Cub
Bolton
D. c
Hugh Palliser
Delpoys
Formidable
Celpeys
Mizen Peak
Duncan
Colpoys
Robert Havin
Admiral Digby
Chal. Ogle
William Adams
William Burnaby
Victory
Admiral Keppel
Admiral Campbell
Cambell
Hugh
Lieutenant Beard
America
Fox
Mr. Reid
Hugh Palliter
Hugh ‘Palliser
Debate on American war and Irish measures in April 29 1781 Commons
The Commons debated Cornwallis and Burgoyne papers, voting to call Cornwallis was defeated 181 to 158, delaying inquiry into the loss of thirteen provinces. On April 30 a Committee of Supply granted 36001 pounds for augmentation of Puisne Judges in Westminster Hall amid lengthy figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Scotland
Montague
Wm.Howe
Lord Cornwallis
Lord North
Colonel Barre
Ord
George Savile
George the Second
Westminster-hall
George Grenville
An 18th Century Racing Card Fragment
A fragmentary racing record lists horses and backers with odds. Thund erer versus Pieri Facias and Grosvenor appear, along with names like Mr. Vernon and Sir Banbury. The text cites bets such as Bolton at 2 to 1 and continues with further unstable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington c. de Fieri Facias
Vernon
Gr. B. c
Thanderer
Grosvenor
Irish Hemp Bill and Related Legislation
The House of Lords read a second time and committed the Irish Hemp Bill and several road and inclosure bills to the Marquis of Carmarthen's Divorce Bill. Bounties on hemp from Ireland discussed. Bills from the Commons read a first time. Evidence on the Greenwich inquiry to be examined. Adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Carmarthen
Ireland
Commons
Greenwich
Vicars
Calilough
Debates on Chief Baron's Salary and Chair Leave
Fragmentary report notes motions to raise annual salary for the Chief Baron and other high judges. A division shows 33 noes on the main motion, followed by further failed motions for salary increases. The committee was dissolved after a late adjournment at a quarter past eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenville
S . QO
Greenwood
Haymarset
Zachary Pip Fooneresu
East Sheen
Surry
Richmond Park
Childard
John
Cornhill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth
Anflice
St. Kitt’s
Baty
d’Ettaing
Martinico
Byron
St. Locis
Eustatia
Coleagues
Antigua
Guadaloupe
Betsey
Johnston
Cadiz
Poolé
Bayonne
Liverpool
Allanson
Beaumaris
France
Whitehaven
Waterford
Marchioness of Granby
Arlington-street
de Grey
Lincoln’s Inn-Fields
James Donolly
Charles Fielding
Earl of
Denbigh
Fieldinp
Blackheath
Horse
Horse Grenadier Guards
Newmarket
Hills
The
Cros
Bayne
Adavtrai
Kempenfelt
Waller
Richard Sirle
Inglefield
John Brand
John Thompoxwore
Muffir
House of Commons
House SY Lords
Jeb
Cove
India
Hertford
Hereford
Yilliam Wimlau
Hame
Monalyy
D.tre
Coftarls
Ibn Younes
Philof
Ditro
Richardson
Dee &E
B. White
Wood
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