Public letter to Lord North on America war and ministry
A lengthy 1775 letter to Lord North from a British country gentleman denounces the war with America as unjust and unprovoked. He criticizes ministers for omitting America in the king’s speech, warns of Bourbon Confederacy, questions wartime policy and trade, laments Ireland’s plight, and calls for reform and relief to avert national ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
House of Bourbon
Lord Percy
Lexington
France
England
Spain
West Indies
North America
Plymouth
Bourbon Confederacy
Ireland
Meeting for public measures inYork during national distress
A call to nobles, gentlemen, clergy and freeholders of York to assemble at the Assembly Room in York on Thursday the 30th of December at ten in the forenoon to consider measures for public good in the present critical national situation. Names include W Chaloner and many local gentry and clergy.
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County of
York
Effa
County of York
Assembly Room
W. Chaloner
Jj.s. Moratt
J. Smith
R. Bell
M. C. St. Quintin
Efi S. Croft
S. Croft
John Milnes
James Milnes
W. Strickland
Gen. Hale
Caryy
Chr. Wyval
Wm. Milner
Bart S Barth
M. Robisson
John Arthur Work
Christopher Raydon
Thornton Wa
Brook
Declines Further Contest for Isle of Wight Seat
In a formal address to THAMPTON county, the candidate informs Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of his decision to adjourn and withdraw from the contest after realizing his remaining support is insufficient for success. He conveys gratitude to supporters and notes informing Mr. Jervoise to prevent further costs, promising future consideration if circumstances change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Wight
Jervoise
Richard Worsley Expresses Commitment to Southampton Seat
In a Stratford Place letter dated December 24, 1779 Richard Worsley asserts his readiness to serve in Parliament if elected for Southampton, calling the vacancy a great honour to undertake and pledging obedience to his obligations and the county's interests. He notes disappointment in the current vacancy but vows to seize every opportunity to represent Southampton.
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Southampton
Richard Worsley
Stratford Place
Londons Postscript on Tax Opposition and Armament
A Yorkshire correspondent reports independent gentlemen mobilize against perceived misuse of funds and military levies. They oppose Lord Fauconbergs regiment, Lord Carliffe’s plate and salary increases, and a broad push to curb civil expenditures while defending landed property. The piece criticizes ex officio informations and the Star Chamber relics, notes looming duties on woollen textiles and hardware, and mentions the Tower guns and royal reactions. It also covers a surge in parliamentary extras, naval movements, lottery prizes, and Bramah’s water closet patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Lord Fauconberg
Lord Carliffe
Duke of Richmond
Morning Post
Marquis of
Rockingham
Newgate
Star Chamber
Imperial Court
Shipping News Arrivals and Departures from Jamaica to London
Windward vessels sail and remain with ships as before including Laing Wilson and Good Intent bound for Jamaicas. Arrivals at Falmouth include Lucy and Bohema from Oporto. Venice and Madan del Gracie from London, and Susanna from Riza reach Liverpool.
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Deal
Det
Wind
Laing
Wilson
Jamaics
Lively
Witherden
Portland
Garland
Good Intent
Martin
Goodwill
Braines Thomas
Ana
Wood
Charming Molly
Marden
Falmouth
Lucy
Bohema
Oporto
Venice
Madan del Gracie
Gellick
London
Liverpool
Susanna
Bell
Riza
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The
London Evening Post
Lord North
My Lord
Jamies Norcliffe
W. Anderson
R. Hildsard
R.D. Hildyard
Wea
Wm. Ma'on
Luke Yarker
John Yarker
John Smith
Newland
Charles Pool
Jotn Browne
John Preston
Holmesohn Carr
Dawson Wm. Baynes
W. Coomber
White
R. Ayrton
P. Marsh
T. Matthews
Edmbrac Smith
J. Lawson
Tho
Malling
John Matthews
R. Benf
John Hanifon
Williamson S. Richardson
J. Halley
Thos. Linskill
Woodhieuse
M. Pilkington Hans Bofkames Fenton
Janes Wilkinson
Sam. Walker
Wolley
John Griffith
Wm. Walker Hatheld Kaye
Postscript
K—p
Tower
Thames
Treasury
Earl of Bristol
House of Peers
Derry
Earl of
Bristol
Drummond
Harley
Portsmouth
Canada
Diana
Medea
Guernsey
Dorfer
Pearce
Hayward
Halifax
Newfoundland
Judd and Sanderson
Toael
Ripcardson and Goodluck
Baok
Cornhill
Sool
Joseph Bramah
Denmark-street
Soho
Thursday
Tothill
Navy
Miss Collard
James Collard
Walthamstow
Highgate
James Beaumont
Ship News
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