27 Dec 1770
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 27, 1770
Page
1
A dense column lists ships, captains, appointments, prizes, and weathered letters from Plymouth and Dover. It cites Admirals Spry and Beardmore, the Lively and Nautilus commands, and a dispatch about gun salutes. A heated letter condemns Sir Charles Frederick for abuses in Lincolnshire, warning of public danger and calling for accountability.
Portmouth on Sunday last received his Majesty's ship Prince of Wales a new 74 gun vessel. Admiral Geary ordered masters bound for the Mediterranean to sail with a convoy to be appointed. At Spithead 27 ships of war. Weymouth reports 45 cwt of Bohea tea seized on board the cutter King. Worcester notes two clergy appointments and a death in Coventry. Fitz Thames appointed to Arrow rectory in Warwickshire.
London letter argues the Watermen and Lightermen must not be pressed to man king's ships. It cites acts from Philip and Mary and Queen Anne, detailing penalties for evasions and calls Parliament to revise laws. The writer asserts the Rulers refuse to obey a council order and pledge loyalty while urging safer, lawful recruitment.
On Friday December 14 1770 the Common Council approved a bounty for sailors entering royal service. Forty shillings for able seamen and twenty shillings for ordinary seamen, payable from the Guildhall for up to one month, at His Majesty's Navy. A committee will meet at Guildhall Council-Chamber each Monday Wednesday and Friday until January 15 to execute the resolution.
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