Grievances on Russia and Britain’s policy in 1780 letter
August 19, 1780 letter warned that Russia could become a formidable ally or dangerous foe. It criticized ministers for lacking perspicacity, urged counteracting Northern Powers’ designs, and warned Britain’s naval dominance depended on ships and stores. The writer hoped for guidance from Lords Sandwich and Palliser and awaited Admiral Geary and Admiral Keuze’s meeting.
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Ruffin
Russia
England
Europe
House of Hanover
America
Roffia
Tartary
Texel
Downs
Ingenuous Debate Over Blandford Races Stated
The London Evening Pet quotes a steward’s polite card to the Salisbury Journal printer and critiques a prior assertion about Blandford Races. It cites Weatherby’s Calendar on Oxford Races and praises disinterested, candid conduct by stewards who delayed judgment to seek broad subscriber sentiment. August 19, 1780.
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Pieenens
Salisbury Journal
Blandford
Weatherby
Oxford
Clive and Cornwell Seek Ludlow Borough Seats in 1780
The letters appeal to Worthy Electors of Ludlow urging votes for the next General Election. Clive requests continued representation for the borough, citing duty to England and independence. Cornewall also expresses honor in seeking to be one of Ludlow’s representatives, thanking supporters and promising fidelity. June 24, 1780.
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Cornewall
Ludlow
England
Lord Chive
Fred. Cornewall
The Thetis reports countermand of twelve sail of the line
The Thetis relays alarming intelligence of warships and transports lost, criticizing Ministers for fuel shortages, agency of blame to Moutray, and the wider impact on East and West India fleets. It laments distress in West India islands, the need for supply, and urges accountability from the Admiralty and Parliament.
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Rodney
Ftores
West India Islands
India
Moutray
West Long
Madeira
House of Bourbon
England
Lord Sandwich
West India
Morning Post
Admiralty
Quere
East
Geary
Williams
la Nymphe
Dod
P—. Wo
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Gloster
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