Religious settlement and clerical appointments in 18th century Britain
A survey of religious clauses supporting a Catholic king and penalties for Protestant converts, followed by appointments of chaplains and vicars. Includes election tallies for Common Council wards, a Portsmouth envoy's reception, ship movements, and local crime notes.
Henry Harpur Seeks Re-Election Support in Derby County
A 1767 letter from Derbyshire hopeful Henry Harpur appeals to Freeholders to continue backing his parliamentary service. He praises the county’s gentlemen and expresses loyalty to king and country, pledging faithful work if re elected, urging continued support at the forthcoming Derby election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Cadogan
Charles Sturges
St. Mary’s
Reading
Matthias D’oyly
Bennet College
Cambridge
Pevensey
Sussex
Pearce
St. Paul’s
Mence
John Jones
George Bauphin
William Savage
Thomas Nowell
Thomas Salter
William Hutton
Thomas Tibbs
John Brome
Charles Bathurst
Thodmas Whipham
Charles Vere
John Burnell
Thomys Broomwich
Thomas Sainbury
Francis Say
Guernsey
Spithead
Hiliea Barracks
Tvell
iWell
Ami
His Majesty
Providence
Aulstin
Senegambia
Greenwich
Guildhall
St. Leonard
Shoreditch
John Price
Hoxton
Rebecca Parker
Cownes
Roscommon
Ireland
O'Kelly
Aghri
Ileljy
Lintearly
Herimond
All Ireland
Dunstew
Oxford
James Chambérlayne
Buckold’s Point
Forée-street
Grub-stréet
Quidington
Farnborough
Keft
Wartens
Lower Holloway
Highbury Barn
Barnet
Hatfield
Surrey
Geo. Onstow
Pembroke
Mysef
Orielton
Tour
Huck Owen
P.S
Dorsetshirke
Dorset
Dorchester
William Churchill
County of
Derby
Othing
Derry
Tony
Henry Harpur
Gerge
Sutton
Iear
G. B. ClarKke
Early 18th Century Norfolk Cornwall Lancaster Canvass Notices
A fragmentary collection of canvassing letters and notices from 18th century English county elections. Gentlemen from Cornwall Bodmin and Lancaster express thanks, pledge support, and request votes. Auction and sale notices follow for bankrupt James Kingsnox and related estate in Chesham Hertford with details of stock, furniture, and premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ridgeway
James Kinesrox
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
Bournend
Niith
Bovingdon
Hemel Hemstead
Hertford
Fale
Chalfont
Mr. Blackwell
Great Miffindon
Norton-Falgite
London
Farmers call to end enclosing and urge ploughs over pasture
Postscript to the Printer of the London Evening Post argues that removing inclosures will restore cheap corn and meat. The writer, a farmer, claims enclosure reduces grain sowing, raises rents, and depopulates rural areas. He warns that without ploughing, England’s peace is at risk and urges voters to choose policy supporting farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Pot
Mr. Meres
Leicester
Northamptonshire
England
Simon Plarny
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Piccadilly
Westminster
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Westminster Bridge
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Peelerver
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Maarybonne-street
Geidensquaire
Paterno Jerrow
N.B
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Northampton
Ewer Northampton
Hamille
E. Istram
W. Doliben
Gertio
Thomas Howe
Colchester
E. Fobeat
Furport
Chisen
Qandamen
Gray
I. M. Reson
St. Alban’s
Aving
Owen
St. Alban's
Eucthety Tour
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Radcliffe
Eletion
Kiptedéon
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Cornwall
Crercy
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J. Cavendish
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