Critics Question Moutray's Southward Cruising From Ramillies
A London Evening Post letter attacks Captain Moutray of his Majesty's ship Ramillies for sighting the enemy fleet far south at latitude 36.66 N 15.60 W. The writer argues he should have kept north and west, citing the loss to the nation and demanding journal scrutiny. The piece also laments ministers, parliament, and officers while condemning Dublin and Chester privateering controversy during 1780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naptain Moutray
G Ramillies
Admiralty
Moutroly
France
Spain
Ecronun
Chester
Liverpool
Geary
West Indies
England
Russia
Europe
New York
Sir Henry Clinton
Farense Mac Fierce
Cumberland
Madrid
Cub
Haymarket
Greig
Inverkeithing Bay
Scowland
Portmouth
Petersburgh
Flora
Refir
John Linzee
Esg
St. Hellen
Judith
Mary
Patriot Burgesses Debate Over Parliamentary Representation
In Ludlow August 12 1780 a Burgess letter critiques Mr C proposed to represent Leominster and questions his fitness to hear debates. It notes a cousin's influence and warns against entrusting a wavering politician while praising a fiery reformist candidate who condemns the ministry and debt. The letter recalls election costs and transfers interest to R P Knight in a controversial local contest.
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Pal
Charles
Mr. Harley
Herefordshire
House of Commons
Lord Clive
Cornewall
Cinque Ports
House of Peers
Britain
Harleys
Échantiits
England
Kingdom
Ludlow
N. B
Leominster
Hill
Lord B
R. P. Knight
Sudbury thanks Glamorgan Gentlemen for Parliament seat
A formal letter dated August 26 1780 from Sudbury to the Gentlemen Chrey and Freeholders of Glamorgan county expresses gratitude for their unanimous support as their representative in Parliament. He notes a recent family event makes him unable to continue in service but reiterates his continued interest in Glamorgan and his obligations to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrey
County of
Glamorgan
Losses and fortunes amid naval crisis and public debt
The article debates the rescue of homeward fleets and warns against complacency after near disaster. It notes the combined French and Spanish fleets and the Russian threat, criticizes ministers, and discusses economy measures, prizes, and naval appointments. It also condemns suicide in law and society, urging reform and recalling Hamlet’s grave-digger line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Maritime Orders and Shipping Movements Report
The notice lists various ships and destinations including Dromedary Assurance Carysfort Scourges Flying Fish Expedition Wells catchers Favourite Becky Howe for Charles Town Dunkirk Wiemoe for Flushing Providence George Adventure Platt Ostend and Baltic assignments along with wind and compass notes.
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S. Deal
His
Dromedary
Assurance
Carysfort
Flying Fish
Expedition
Wells
Catcers
Becky
Howe
Charles Town
Dunkirk
Wiemoe
Flushing
Providence
George
Adventure
Platt
Ostend
Baltic
Bank Stocks and Annuities Trade in Mixed Quotes
Banks stock 115 per cent. Bank annuities reduced. Prices listed with fractions and various per cent yields. Entries include bonds, India stock, New Navy Assurance, lottery tickets, and exchange bills with scattered figures and dates. The column records day’s stock movement and related securities across multiple entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scia Ag
India
New
Navy Assurance
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Osay Why
Landes
Knight
Gwin
Atticus
Pops
Tremain
Sudbury
Postscript
London
Prudénte
Waldegrave
Capricieux
Salem
U.S. Alephandria de Capaglia
Hope
Champion
Armerican
Bolton
Nancy
Mitchaft
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Neptune
Seward
Brodrick
Horner
Shoter
Self
Marther
B. Symonds
Stamford Hill
Barking
Essex
Comol
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