Letter to Lord Ae re Letter Vs Our Political Times
A long epistolary critique to Lord, urging reform from a retiree perspective. It blames ministers and Sir for corrupt practices, cites Wilkes era grievances, and condemns Ordnance and engineers corruption, mismanagement, and patronage. The writer promises further exposure and calls for accountability and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Europe
Scotland
Bute
Tom Thumb
Cocker
DuarrMan
Aman
Postscript Letter on Portsmouth Dock Yard Fire Portsea August 2
Postscript from Portsea August 2 defends dockyard fire response at Portsmouth. Describes six simultaneous blasts in the Rope-house, loss of stores and masts, and suspicion of premeditated design. Urges unity among navy Yard corps, cites powder finds, patrols, and public alarm. Mentions Captain Mackenzie appointment, Jamaica station, and rumors of Admiral Rodney. Notes social visits of the Prince of Wales and race results at Huntingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Portsea
Portsmouth
Hughes
N.N. E
Marnes
Mackenzie
Jamaica
Commodore Forest
Rodney
Morocco
Spain
Ceuta
Richmond Gardens
Prince of Wales
Willy
Warwickshire
King
Gilbert Elliot, Bart
John M‘kenzie
Delvine
Alex. MacMillan
Duke of Cumberland
Lord
Lady Barrymore
Paris
Molineux
Barré
Madame Barré
Carlton-house
Huntingdon
Mr. Ogilvy
Br. c. Titus
Sen
Shafto
Dr. D. of
Grafton
H. Leonatus
Wan
Oder
Porsius
Portius
Lord Farnham
Susan
Morgan Vane
Lord March
Resetta
March
D. of Grafton
H. Lense
Mr. Stroud
Ch. m. Fanny
Larkin
H. Surprize
Portmsouth
Speedwell
Lowe
London
Norman
Benton
Riga
Nancy
Simpson
Sunderland
Norfolk East-Indiaman
China
Spithead
Cambden
Johnson
Virginia
Williams
Hambro
Lisbon
Princess Augusta
Rose
Dover
Polly
Fawkes
Cork
Cambridge
Meredith
Trinity College
Fakenham
Norfolk
Davis
John Paul
Bridge-street
Clarke
Molly Bradford
Bradford
Great Bridge
Bishopsgate
Bath
Puke
Argyle
Gaisborough
Robert Bernard
Noel
Col. Forester
Edwards
Paget
Chapmen
Fuller
Ann Wilton
Weston
Exmouth
Kistoe
Vaughan
Sifton
Glocestershire
Cathedeal
Litchfield
Deal
Seaman
St. Kite’s
John
Esther
Hodgson
New England
Molly
Rogers
Liverpool
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House of Commons
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Sir
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Corps of Engineers
Juri
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