Abingdon County Meeting Names Petition Against Crown Influence
A large Berks county gathering at Abingdon Tow Hall on April 25, 170, chaired by John Grant esq endorses a petition to the House of Commons decrying royal expenditure and urging reform. The body approves resolutions praising MPs, forming a Committee of Correspondence, and supporting bills for parliamentary independence and anti bribery measures while criticizing Lords rejection of the Contractors bill. The meeting adjourns to report to Reading and Oxford Journals.
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Berks
Tow Hall
Abingdon
Fohn Grant
Waerers
House of Commons of
Great Britain
Pavtso
John Bunning
Thomas Pict
House OF Commons
Committeé of Correspondence
Earl of S Clburne
Charles Linge Fox
House of Romibons
Massfen
Tha Big
Coministrég
Parnent
Harioer
Francé
Spain
House of Lords
House of Gombacas
House, of Commons
Finnes
Isaac Barre
George Savile
Philip Jennings Clerké
Edmund Burke
John Grawe
David Hartley
John Etwer
Winchcombe Henry Hartley
Smith
England
Lord Criven
Coronel Miles
Lord Cr.ven
Mr. Hartley
Colonel Miles
Reading
Oxford
London
Regiment Raised for Jamaica Ordered by Royal Command
Wynes His Majesty orders immediate raise of a regiment for Jamaica to be commanded by Major General Rainsford. The Jamaica Planters and Merchants Committee offer a bounty of six guineas to each recruit enlisted and ready to embark by May 1. Tipetons accepted at Messis Smith Payne and Smiths near the Minthouse. James Allen, Secretary.
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Wynes
Jamaica
Rainsford
Meffis
Smith, Payne
Smiths
Niear
Minfich-house
James Allen
Lottery Policies and Later Politician Notices 1780
Advertisements selling 1780 state lottery policies by Weller in Oxford Street promising large capital prizes with English State Lottery tickets. then letters from John Culme and Thomas Sister soliciting votes in Lancashire and Lancaster county for parliamentary candidates. secondary notice from Thomas Egerton announcing candidacy and seeking continued support.
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W. Weller
Oxford-streets
Wells-street
Oxford-street
Grosvennor-squares
Election address from Plymouth officials Charles Hardy and Fleming Rogers
To the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Freemen of the Borough of Plymouth the signatories express hope for your votes and interest in their favour at the ensuing election They pledge union and sincere attachment to the welfare of the town and sign as your faithful obedient servants Charles Hardy and F. Leman Rogers
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Ian
John Culme
Plymouth
Charles Hardy
F.leman Rogers
Yorke Seeks Support for May Nomination in Cambridge
Philip Yorke of Winnipole addresses the High Sheriff of Cambridge County, urging attendance at the May 23 nomination day for the next General Election. He expresses decades of county ties, asks for consideration, and pledges to pursue a candid, upright, independent course in Parliament and favor the county’s internal affairs.
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Javing
County of
Lancaster
County Palatine of Lancaster
County of Lancaster
Ashich
Thomas Egerton
London
Atril Zo
Cambridge
Heving
Bain
Philip Yorke
Winnipole
Pamphlet on England Poor Rate by John Burney
A historical notice about a pamphlet published with a price dedication to the Earl of Shelburne addressing the increase of the poor rate. Printed for J. Dodfrey in Pall Mall.
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Earl of Shelburne
England
John Burney
Dodfrey
Pall Miah
Foreign intelligence on Sweden and Russia neutrality
The Envoy Extraordinary of Russia reports to the Court the sovereign’s declaration to the States General and belligerents, asking if Sweden will join Rufia in boosting its navy to aid neutrality. The court leans toward Ruffian views but will notify France before deciding.
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Stockholm
Russia
United Provinces
Sweden
Gar
France
Yellow fever in South Carolina and naval intelligence
London reports describe South Carolina as prone to yellow fever from April to October, with European and provincial exposure. Gen. Green led American forces at Charlestown in December, while Cornwallis and Clinton shifted commands to New York. European fleets, ships, prizes, and mutterings of trade with the Dutch are noted, alongside local crime, a hospital attack, and social notices including marriages and deaths.
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South Carolina
Otober
Green
Charlestown
Lord Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
Charles Town
New York
Robertson
Tryon
England
Canada
Beinfailane
Greaves
London
Revolution
Shrewsbury
Royal Oak
Bedford
Prudent
America
Walsingham
Thanderer
Torbay
Berwick
Egmont
Ram
Portland Place
George
Duke of Roxburgh
Coantess
Hertford
Lisbon
Hampden
Braithwaiteg
Falmouth
Peole
Glead
Polly
Morlaix
Joseph
Brest
Bay of Bertaime
St. Matthew
Limerick
London Transport
Aurora
Booghausen
Hamburgh
Genoa
Leghorn
Cadiz
Palacre Maria Louiza
Andreoley
Eiaples
France
Dr. Miller
Epping
Bow-street
Thomas Peirce
New Prison
Madan
Hawes
Robert Hazard
Maidstone
Miss Lewes
Barnet
Jonathan Oathwood
Chelsea
James Wilkinson
Streer
Robert Parsons
London Bridge High Water Reported Across Mornings
High water readings at London Bridge show morning levels around 43 inches after midnight and 35 inches after Thursday morning with variations noted in afternoon tides. Local observers record fluctuating tides and caution readers about potential flooding risk near the riverfront.
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London Bridge
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Weller
Dublin
Patent and Commissioners
Borough of
Tothill
Cenderzen
Thomas Sister
Isaag Watts
Thomas Gebbons
Phomay Seckex
Canterbury
Jos’ Hart
Fuam
Edmund Gibsonishop
Frances Countess of Hertford
Duchess of Somerset
Lord Barringer
Governor Bilcher
Gilbert Elliot
J. Buckland
T. Gbbons
Norton’ Falgate
B.thopfgate-street
Dr. Watts
Foreign Intelligence
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