Convention Signed Between Germany Britain Prussia and United Provinces
A December 16 1790 convention among plenipotentiaries of the Emperor of Germany the King of Great Britain and Prussia and the State General of the United Provinces restores harmony between the imperial and Belgian provinces. The British mediation is acknowledged as instrumental in the agreement.
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Europe
Germany
Great Britain
Prusia
United Provinces
Arbinis
Deceu
Buel
Concord at Reichenbach and Belgic provinces peace accord
The document outlines a peace and general amnesty for the Belgic provinces after late troubles, confirming imperial authority, restoring ecclesiastical and educational arrangements, and promising no standing army without state consent. It details governance, justice, and arbitration provisions, and reiterates Britain and Prussia as guardians to enforce sovereignty among the reunified provinces.
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Reichenbach
Belgic
Keifer
Wisci
Belzic
Snall
Charles VI
Muelky
Pwaich
Hague
Empres
Maria Viceresa
Luxembourgt
Laiversky
Loraine
Ard Gentirm
Fuca
A Victorian-Period Account of a Governor Intervening in a Madeira Dispute
A long excerpt defends a British merchants case in Madeira. It recounts a court dispute between two British merchants over an accounting issue, a vacancy in the court, and the Governor’s order restraining a claimant. It argues the Governor acted impartially by detaining the plaintiff and two Portuguese men before a compromise set him free.
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CcSreus
Catteia de Pico
Tor Ta
Medeira
Osland
Iegas
lHourields
Faasdey
Miata
Spedbeet
Kat
Calmeies
Mooauk
Ng Fage
H. Ibon
Tyes
Hackp
Oxford Brees
Pyeurt
Ojes
Kilvarn
Gers
Sno
Bert
de la Severus
Dyteinesne
Sviurv
Che
James
Tarrow
Pinyied
Cricheder
Gibraltar
Liisa Deer
Beer tax sparks debate on price and social impact
A historical letter argues beer tax will raise costs for the poor, urging lower beer prices to curb drunkenness and preserve labor productivity. It recalls past taxes on porter, notes rising national debt, and warns against excessive malt duties harming common citizens.
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Coastes Banbury
Nue
Janes
James
William Jef
Oppreton
Bank of England Secrets and Unclaimed Dividends Revealed
An author discusses the Bank of England noting secrecy behind the curtain and caves of Plutus. He mentions a ministerial mandate forcing unclaimed dividends disclosure and a 12 0001 annual payment to avoid stamping notes. The piece estimates four fifths of unclaimed sums are never claimed.
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Bank of England
Plutus
Dsolicde
Negect
William Whaley Indicted in Dublin Murder Case
William Whaley, linked to the killing of Denni Kelly in a duel long past, was indicted for murder last week in Dublin and faced trial on related charges.
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William Whaley
Lig
Denni, Kelly
Hiq
Wees
Dublin
Ncge
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