Late 18th Century taxation measures move through Parliament
A report details resolutions of the Committee of Ways and Means proposing loans on Exchequer bills of 1,033,000 pounds and 1,300,000 pounds, plus extensive excise duties on spirits, wine, beer, rum, brandy, and imports, with regional and product-specific rate changes to raise supply for the king. It includes duties on malt, sugar, and various colonial goods, plus stamp duties and miscellaneous fiscal provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apris
Pata
America
Hisite
George
Great Britain
England
Scotland
Great- Britain
Englanc
London
Wettminder
Wales
Berwick Upon
Wellminster
Gager
Berwick Upon ‘Tweed
Geertland
Beggars in London Stir Public Outcry Over Streets
A letter laments the prevalence of beggars in London, condemning their appearance and behavior as a disgrace to the metropolis. The writer urges authorities and clergy to act, calling for reforms to curb the nuisance and restore order in the capital.
Old Bailey Eleem Savurtay Transported for Life
A list of prisoners pardoned in a major Old Bailey hearing includes Joseph Philips Thomas Alex Henry Jones James Betts and many others who were transported to New South Wales for life. Some muttered about preferring death to the voyage amid a tense court scene as the Recorder noted dangers of war and convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alias Millar
William Williams
Alas Crew
Joan Smith
John Shirley
Thomas Siah
Nicholas Deke
David Braithwae
John Richardson
Ann Jackson
Ape
Tavages
Fragmentary 18th Century Notice on Domestic Saffety Practices
A mangled OCR fragment from a colonial era document mentions persons and places in a terse record of survival practices and household routines. The text is highly corrupted, but hints at dated references, names, and a ceremonial or instructional context.
Brutal Sunday Field Attack Regarded by Magistrates
In Leeds near Vicardane a brutal assault occurred in a field, with two accused and two abettors taken into custody after a magistrates session. The event follows reports of bodies found aged in the village and concerns about interments from a century ago.
Fragmentary Schedule Notes From Early Week The Times
A damaged fragment mentions Wednesday morning, afternoon, and Thursday morning with vague timing notes. No clear events or entities are identifiable beyond the sequence of day parts.
Adventures of Robin and the Ukr Daniel in Sary Tales
A garbled passage hints at a comic adventure featuring Robin and Daniel in a quirky tale. The fragment mentions a character named Pattie and references to a broader set of unnamed adventures and voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Gforge Chalne
Pat Deans
Volines
Cy Sa
Getewe
Stockdsie
Wales
Ely
Eieganuy
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Ays and Means
Comnass
George Bisfop
Britain
Great Bria
Berwick
Tweed
Great Briain
Scollard
James
Gwetien
Old Bailey
Init Eleem
Prey
Gallis
Ajax
Poevard
Peery
Bury
Deans
Piper
Fare
Tafttet
Sabiel
Bey
Etek
Mary
Croft
Vicardane
Leeds
Vicac
Cretts
Georg DE
Yas Rar
Gort Maxcharge
Lanier
Cora
Gran
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