Death of the King of Prussia and royal proclamations
The King of Prussia died at three in the morning after a reign of forty six years ninety? and seventeen days. Berlin garrison submitted to the new sovereign with oaths to the pretended majesty as the funeral rites proceed at Potsdam. Francis Farrer of Barnborough Orange receives a royal licence to take the surname Fawkes and bear its arms. War Office notes Cornet appointments for the 4th and 3rd Regiments of Dragoons, John Edward Wright and David Williams named to fill vacancies.
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Prussia
Berlin
Francis Farrar
Bagton
Farrer
Barnborough Orrange
Fetding
County of York
Bigs
Fiwkes
Fawkes
Putsnant
Francis
Hornley
War Office
Tug
Regiment of Dragoon Guards
John Edward Wright
Cornet
Samuel Need
Ice
3D Regiment of Dragoons
David Williams
Charlies Pye
Ensign Appointments and Public Notices in Royal Gazette
The Gazette lists officers promoted across regiments of Foot including Ensigns Archbold Mac Donell Batertomy Peplother and others, with Brevet Majors and Captains receiving ranks. It also notes addresses from county and city authorities and notices of surrender dates for multiple towns and inns, including Yarmouth Ipswich and Liverpool venues.
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Regiment of Foot
Archbold
John Mac Donell
Pont
Richard Batertomy
Goat Goth
Regiment ‘of Foot
Pawar ‘Poat Pilcher
Thomas Proctor
37Th Regiment of Foot
J. R. Nafon
William Nethams
Asth Regiment of Foot
Charles Innes
Horatio Arm
Gnd Regiment of Foot
Henry Parry
William Ogle
Ditto
Charles Merrys
Elenry Barry
Charles Turner
Gerald ‘B
John Hunter
John Campbell
Thomas Lighton
Berks
Liverpool
Poole
Eadgnrth
Elatlings
Wallmetars
Bradport
Vinro
Kingston Upon Thames
Ipswich
New Woodstock
Merineth
Island of
Jersey
Gravesend
Muton
Resolution Extracts From the States General on Foreign Affairs
An 18th century style extract from the High Mightinesses report on August 2 1536 records diplomacy with Prussia and Britain. It notes gratitude for friendship, a commitment to tranquility, and a formal reply to Sir James Harris outlining continuity of liberty and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pradia
Reige
Moil
Spaan
de Hardenstein
James Harris
Bavey
Great-Britain
Royal declarations vow harmony between estates and neutrality
The document stresses good harmony between the two estates, opposing foreign intervention in internal affairs and upholding the republic’s liberty and tranquility. It notes King George III’s friendly stance and urges continued mutual friendship with the Danish nation under Prince Frederick. The report highlights education reforms and humane measures to ease serfdom and urban burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
Copenhagen
Prinvintles
Menard Etzens
War preparations amid Prussia crisis and king’s death
Extracts from London discuss looming war with Prussia as Silesia may align with the Emperor. Troop movements toward Prussia frontiers are noted, while the King of Prussia dies at Lüthiel after a long illness. A letter from Berlin mentions economic products and population figures. Essex nobility plan a loyal address to the king.
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Lever
Xesterday
Pradia
Silesia
Prussia
Bes
Bohemia
Europe
Prague
Franckfort
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L Relpigny
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Harrison
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Sheffert
James Cox
Ert
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Fernor
John Grane
Funic T Wille
Edmond
John Henry
Cartwrightt Cox
China
Jurk Oward
Y ‘Homas Dickellion
Mir
Dickers
Wiliam Bieamire
Coventry
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Sears
M. Dee
Bere 'Ir
F.schmoley
Britta
Joes
Charles
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Sherif
Leis
Minleton
Wroexs
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Waltard
Hull
T. Wore
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Johne Aptwrisht
Muarahan
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Falwet Hatch
Nevilera I - Stow
Duléwich
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Wilson
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Collett
Elgg
John Miles
Pho Noteut
Chapan
Sain
Jas. Browneg
Malling
Cha Abbot
James
Potter
Jefish Walker
Lcheuers
Seward
Pho
Afria
Dade
Cnad
Dis Base Majesty
Liz
Cconter
Order of the Black Eagle
Count Hertzberg
Wella
Asin
Ift
William Hooper
Lord-street
John Watson
Thetford
Norfolk
George Inn
Snard. Rofe
Witney
Oxfordshire
London
Hertran
Hague
Proiha
Brindenourg
Essex
Chelmsford
John Jolliffe Tuttner
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