A Defence of the Duke of Rutland Against a Malicious Accusation
The letter-writer argues that a public attack on the Duke of Rutland is a hostile, unfounded assault. He cites misrepresentation, defends private virtues, and urges Leicester gentlemen to vindicate the nobleman against petty charges. The piece defends hospitality, governance, and military appointments while warning against sensational insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
Duke of Rutland
Junius
Duke of Bedford
Acquittal in Preston riot trial and Virginia governance shifts
From the London Gazette Dec 8 report: Captain Preston was fully acquitted in the trial stemming from the March riot in Halifax. Also noted, Lord Botetourt’s death prompts royal promotions: William Earl of Dunmore moves to Virginia as Governor General, William Tryon to New York, Henry Martin to North Carolina, reflecting changes in colonial leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Gazette
Whitehall
Halifax
Glafeford
Botton
Preston
Lord Botetourt
Virginia
Wm. Earl of Dunmore
New York
William Tryon
North Carolina
Earl of Dunmore
Henry Martin
Tryon
Death in a pub brawl leads to manslaughter verdict
In Threapwood Humphrey Gregory of Mulfer and Thomas Lloyd of Kiddington fought over alleged bastards after an argument at a small ale house. Lloyd died from a blow. coroner’s inquest finds manslaughter. Gregory to stand trial at Flint. Cambridge reports the Bishop of Chester will move to Ely. Rev Dr Ress to succeed at Stanhope rectory in Durham.
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Country News
Chester
Threapwood
Humphrey Gregory
Mulfer
Thomas Lloyd
Kiddington
Lloyd
Gregory
Cambridge
Bion of
Peter’s College
Ely
Stanhope
Durham
Ress
Viscount Weymouth
Emperors weekly petitions and war updates in Vienna
A Vienna letter reports the Emperor designates a weekly day for petitioners of all ranks and orders court officers to hear all supplicants. Other dispatches describe Confederate excesses led by Pulawski, shifting loyalties of Poniatowski dragoons, and troop pay needs for the coming year. Additional items note parliamentary concerns over Chief Justice Keeling, Magna Charta, impressment abuses, and a press-gang incident harming a Uxbridge family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Warsay
Pulawicki
Poniatowski
Pulawski
Baron Behr
Electorate of
Hanover
Baron Munckhausen
Baron Walmocen
Judge Keeling
Luis Mercurii
Tre Houte
England
Uxbridge
Oxford Road
Europe
Ireland
Foundling Hopital
Londyn
J. Alinon
Barritt
Four acquitted at Old Bailey Sessions murder case
At Old Bailey on Saturday four prisoners were tried including George Newton for the murder of George Atkin junior and all were acquitted. The Sessions yielded no new trials. sentences included deaths or transportation for several, with others whipped or imprisoned. A servant died from throat injuries near Mansion House. coroners court returned lunacy verdicts. Marriages and wills noted. various local figures linked to estates and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bailey
George Newton
George Atkinson
Tod Pattry-Cook
Mawrren J
Nelthorp
King Street
Covent-Carden
Scott
Hendon Yetterday
George’ Parkinson
Welbeck Street
Cavendish-S Quare
Licia “Fletcher
Margartt-street
Willian Wright
Henry Officy Wright
Mobberly
Thomas
Action
Walbroke
Ward
Sidenham
Frances Dubey
Priday
Mr. Birch
Charley-street
Westminster
Hide Park Corner
John Vining
Navy Office
John Middleton Announces New Supplied Black Lead Pencils
John Middleton of Wine Street Piccadilly London informs friends and customers he has purchased a large quantity of superfine black lead. He claims to offer terms equal to or better than rivals, with no trade connections to others in the field. Merchants may be supplied wholesale on short notice with pencils bearing the name JOHN MIDDLETON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Middleton
Deptford
Kent
Piccatilly
London
John Middleton
N. B
John -Middleton
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London Evening Pag
Cobby
Characer
Valerian
Scipios
Alexanders
Ainderer
Pian
T. Cadell
M Millay
Strand
Richard’ Aston
King's Berch
Robert Morris
Lincoln’s Inn
George Patch
William Radley
Grey’s Inn
Jate
Holborn
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