Troop Movements and Local Notices From Wilts and London
Six troop ships will sail to the French coast to prevent troop embarkations. Promotions include Patrick Fergusson to Cornet in Campbell’s Royal North British Dragoons, James Naylor to Ensign, William Melville to Lieutenant, Josiah Winslow to Ensign, and Alexander Blair to Ensign in Colville’s Regiment. Also, Rev. Mr Treadway appointed Vicar of Purlton Marley. Anniversaries, marriages, and deaths noted at Se Luke’s Hospital, Harrow Arrow winners, and various local incidents, including drownings and a carriage accident. A Maidstone conviction for highway robbery, and a murder acquittal of a milkwoman. An advertisement explains Salmon’s Universal Traveller will receive new print runs with two presses. Readers are invited to start at No. 1 and subscribe via Baldwin or news Carriers. The work promises 394 sheets and 226 copper plates across two folio volumes.
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Royal North British Dragoons
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Regiment of Foot
Lord George
Bentinck’s
Wiliam Melville
Josiah ‘Winslow
68Th Regiment of Foot
Lambton
Daniel Hougthen
Alexander Blair
Colville
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Saulpier
Gregory
West Smithfield
Highgate
Hodgson
Stamp Office
Dulwich
John Simmonds
England
Atkinson
Goodmansefields
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Kensington
Whitechapel
Maidstone
Francis Walker
Corbyn Morris
E Q
Blackheath
Sarah Miller
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R. Baldwin
London Postscript on Preparedness for a French Invasion
A London writer argues against French invasion fears and urges full militia deployment. He blasts local county leaders for neglecting militia service, calls for lawful measures to raise troops, and warns that those obstructing readiness betray King and country. Includes notes on militia pay, readings from anti Gallican committee, and fleet actions near Brest with English ships patrolling.
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