Conciliator argues for unity of Liberty in letters
A reader praises the exchanges between Consistent Whig and Aratus in London Evening Post letters. He argues the two writers share goals of liberty against arbitrary power and a corrupt ministry. He lists factions and figures, urging reconciliation to strengthen the nation and public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirg
Aratus
Anc
Lord Shelburne
Duke of Richmond
Friends of Liberty
House of Bourbon
America
Bedlam
Thane
Jefferies
Twitcher
Germain
Stormont
Boreas
I‘llis
Hans Stanley
Hillsborough
Mackennan
Knox
Call for York County meeting on public measures 1779
In York on December 13 1779 prominent local figures invite Nobility Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders to assemble at the Assembly Room York on December 30 1779 at ten in the forenoon to discuss measures for public welfare amid national distress. The appeal stresses independent effort for the common good and urges attendance of property owners and influential residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
York
Assembly Room
W. Chaloner
J-S. Moreet
Big
Yg Seth
M.C. S. Qintir
Croit
Wyvnd
Wm. Milner
Bart
Me. Robinson
Swainston
Francis Saith
Borcham
Wen. Bealty
Wm. Law
Robert Sinclair
Gee
Dan
Ripon
James Hobson
Ross
News from London on naval gains and political debate
Postscript from London reports Captain Wright of the Lord Frederick arriving in the Clyde from Tortola with news that Sir Clyde Parker captured five French frigates and thirteen transports, and brought them to Barbados. It notes ongoing House of Lords discussion on Richmond's speech and Lord North's remarks on General Conway, Amherst, and strategic command, plus various political curiosities and a lottery drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Frederick
Clyde
Tortola
Clyde Parker
Barbadoes
Richmond
House of Lords
Lord Shelburne
Hs Grace
Lord North
House of Commons
Conway
Ambherst
Ander Bie
Amber
Lord Amherst
Duke of Richmond
Carleton
Howe
Keppel
John Irvine
Ireland
Cunninghame
France
Germany
Flo
Ruiseus
Dover privateer and ships reach Cork and Portsmouth
News from Dec 22 reports windward voyage details with Dover privateer and arrivals at Cork and Portsmouth. Listed are numerous ships and captains including Dro medary, Dunkirk, Emerald, Swallow, Ranger, Flying Filth, Nimble, Teander, Terrorories, and others. Stock prices and financial items follow, noting bonds, annuities, and various ships’ names in the period markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
N. W
Dover
Majesty
Chatham
Dromedary
Dunkirk
Emerald
Baver
Swallow
Yephir
Ranger
Filth
Nimble
Teander
Terrorories
Astive
Phillippa Harbin
Lee
Bacbadoes
Graussen
Park
Drines
Freelove
Ard Lark
Fomawe
Lisbon
Vrow Catherina
Shetes
Operto
Prince of Orange
Guernsey
Thomas
Happee
Dublin
St. Esprit
de Roff
Venice
Cork
Betley
Portsmouth
Liberty
Spence
Oive
James
Bacchus
Rovefon
Brooke
Baccus
Brenford
Beckford
Pafbby
Premuim
Clarke
Gritta
Bremer
Provicence
Cummings
Eige
Morgn
Kirby Hall
Fell
Walsby
Ann
Barnrd
Carto
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London Evening Pok
Zv.ls
Percival Pott
F. R.S
Bartholomew's Hospital
T. Lowndes
Fleet-sireet
J. Johnson
Paul
G Robinson
J. Bew
I. Cadell
T. Evans
Fox
Hayes
Helbon
James Norcliffe
W. Anderson
Hud
Ard
Ren. Wiker
T. Wedred
Henry Thompson
Frederic Dodsworth
Kelvinc'on
Luke Yarker
Jotn Yarner
John Smith
Newland
Fla
Ayy Char.s Poo
E‘q
J . Bowne
Abn Preston
Lord Lyttelton
Earl of Abingdon
Hameer
J. Milledge
Maiden-lane
Covent-garden
Postscript
London
Hampshire
New Alresford
Mr. Jervoife
Richard Worsley
Jervoife
Newport
Wight
Compte D’biaing
Savannas
Max Christian
Savannah
Prevost
Queer’s Palace
A——t
Mem
Lord Townshend
D. of Richmuona
Foote
Moorfields
County of Yorks
Perann
Psrismonth
Gore
Spithead
William
New York
Hell Gate
Sits Gelos
Wade
Kingdom of Ireland
Guidhel
Exic
Przsof Scol
Gol
Tdiary Square
Rowland Oliver
Corn
Cheshire
Nathen
Oxford
Ycee
College of Physicians
Royal Society
Elis
Adv
M. Alcock
Thomas Alcock
Rencorn
Joan
VE D. Sugherne
India
New Navy
Vickers Scrip — Ocinium
Bs Gs A
Uller and Morris
Riemw
Feviret
Wit
Morris
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