An Account of Lord Clare and Revolutionary Sentiments
A Bristol reader recounts an anecdote about Lord Clare criticizing impressment and praising William III. The letter mocks a Bristol citizen who questions the tale, then urges caution toward Lord Clare’s stance on the Revolution and toleration. It condemns Lord North and Barrington as traitors and ends with pledges to back nobler leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Clare
Bath
Wilkes
Guildhall
Bristol
Charles Frederick
William
Marcus
Junius
Miles
Lord North
Martus
North
Barrington
Speech on East India marine force warns of French threat
The text relays General Smith speaking at the East India House urging Britain to strengthen its East Indies squadron. He cites weak naval holdings, French preparations, and the risk to Bombay and Bengal, urging a government requisition for a sufficient marine force. Also included is extended Paris parliament events and local notices from Newcastle and Deal about ships and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
East India House
Leadenhall-street
Wedneday
India
Bengal
Lord Chatham
Mauritius
Bombay
East Indies
Spain
the East-India Company
East-Indies
Versailles
d’Ajiguillon
Bed of Justice
Thall
la Muette
Perfailles
Jovenix
Court of Aids
Ministry of
France
Duke of Bedford
Tunbridge Wells
Samuel Johnson
Newcastle
Leat
Yarmouth Roads
Harwich
Thames
Lowtroffe
Blackett
Union
Elizabeth
Anne
Deal
S.W
Ay Befers
Pontbourn East Indiaman
Lymington
Foothes
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London Evening Pvt
SFR
London
Postscript
Paris
Duke de la Vrilliere