Becher and Beauchamp seek Gloucestershire seat in 1770 election
An 18th century notice from the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the Levant outlines a court at Leadenhall Street to consider Richard Becher and Egg Becher candidates for Gloucestershire. It requests a general court on a February 1770 date and invites clergymen and merchants to attend. A separate plea from American prisoners relief asks for aid from the public, noting 300 captives in England and ongoing exchanges with America.
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Dire&ors
United Company
England
Wales
Balleri
Richard Becher
Bengal
Saih Ware
Becher
Golirt
Europe
Weil
Old London dwelling for six gentlefolk with garden and outbuildings
An early 18th century parish notice describes a dwelling in Marylebone with six small genteel occupants and serving staff. It notes Portland stone paving, windward closets, stables, a hay loft, and a market adjacently near a good hotel. The property includes a garden and outbuildings, with a safe fireproof interior and a nearby market within a shilling distance.
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Sankiok
Mary le Bone
Neal
Gom
Sipalt
Howse
Stottanty
Ierrom
Arden
Thecoa
Howe
Adele Pot Baids
Fragmentary OCR reads a local notice about Adele Pot and bids. Readable bits suggest a public notice or election style item listing participants or bids associated with Adele Pot, but key details are missing.
Martial duty and peace in London parish orders 1780
Masse urges London citizens to acquire essential military knowledge for safety and order without overbearing parade. Proposes parish quotas, annual ballots for military deputies, and regulated meetings to maintain peace while avoiding unnecessary expense. Notes broader adoption for towns and regions.
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Ali
Mitch
Eath
Yarmouth man of war brings dispatches from New York
A Yarmouth man of war arrived at Falmouth from New York with news of ships lost near Sandy Hook and of a French 64 gun off Chesapeake Bay. Dispatches from Sir George Rodney report extended movements toward the West Indies and warnings of enemy actions.
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Yarmouth
New York
Falmouth
London
Caif
Hannah
Watson
Albion
Frost
Sandy Hook
Hua
Pelican and Roebuck
Chesapeak Bay
Armour
Yarmouth Man of War
Portsmouth
America
Admiralty
Sir George Rodney
George
West Indies
Europe
Bateman
Calif
Corke
Leslie
Norfolk
Virginia
Chesapeak
James
Elizabeth Rivers
Paris
North Carolina
Art Idle Slory
Dublin
Gates
Lord Cornwalliss
Lord Cornwallis
England
Charles Town
Crecer
Matthew
Richmond
Falls
James River
Williamsburgs
Duke of Montague
Hhis
Duke of Northumberland
France
Jamaica Regiment
Rainsford
Jamaica
Maclod
Iin
Gibraltar
Cadiz
East Indies
Gabraltar
Prince of Wales
House of Commons
Gure
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Clereys
Erewielders
Gloucester
Chyfigr
Merchan‘s
Bristol
Fof
Harford
Esq
Jona Byrnard
Markes
Iar
Cox
R. Benyon
Nottingham
G.o. Bec
Hancocks
Walpele
Col
Bambardtreet
Meffrs, Welch
Co. Cornhill
Meffis
Chambers, and Co
New Bond Street
Ebridens
Dri
Eibaa SL
Eles
Somnhill
York-street
Covent
Gap Iy
J.B
Businese
Erinmidion
Hornsby and Co
William ‘Shakespeare
John Newbery
T. Catnan
St. Paul's Church
Chidren
Yne
Tavisteck-rew
Covant-garden
Will
Adele Pot
The
Ctizens of
Massie
Difstrica
Priday
Don
Cour
Ministry Steem
Christmas
St. Lugia
Quebec
Brune
St. Lucia
India
Massiallo
Rotterdam
Bourdeaux
Oporton
Plymouth
Grafton
Frederick Prince of Wales
Barton
Anderw
Duke of Montagu
Corn I
Montague
Sophas
Aragon
Legg
C Chefton
Mary
Gibbs
Maddington
Davies. Cole
Chesfemonger
Snow-hill
Harvest
Thames Ditton
Surrey
Art
Magdalen College
Cambridge
Wenesday
Phtip James
Berners-frece
Yetterdax
Lord
Aighouse
Warwick
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