Restraining Trade: Lords discuss Massachusets Rebellion Bill
The debate centers on a bill to restrain trade and fishing by Massachusetts Bay and nearby colonies. Lord North argues for temporary measures aligning with rebellion claims, while opponents warn of harming English merchants and sailors. Key figures include Dunning, Sir Fletcher Norton, Governor Fobartone, Lord Cavendish, Townsend, Burke, and Beauchamp. Vote tally 261 to 85.
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Massachusets Bay
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Iand
Providence Plantation
North America
Great Britain
Ireland
West Indies
Newfoundland
Lord North
America
New Hamphire
Rhodesland de
Cher
Apa
Oany Cope
Bofon
Rhode Island
Dunning
Mantuas
Massachusers Bay
Solii
Wedderburne
Fletcher Noxtoy
Rica
Britain
Ea India Company
Great-Britain
West India Islands
John Cavendish
Townsend
Lord Beauchamp
Richard Sutton
Burke
England
New-England
Lord Lytteltons Taxation Speech Referenced
A reader cites a portion of Lord Lytteltons speech heard in the House of Lords. He notes Lyttelton suggested Parliament might claim a right to tax Ireland but opposed using that power to tax the Irish yet urged removing Trade restrictions imposed by a narrow policy.
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Fobifloat
Geo. Savile
Je Cavendife
Tho. Fawnsend
Burke
Fabartone Saii
Old
England
France
Thomas Townsynd
Massachusets
George Saviler
W. Meredith
America
Sir George
Earth
Lord Lyttelton
House of Lords
Great Britain
Ireland
Turbulent Times Amid Colonial Tensions and Marriages
An extract from a Boston officer in December 1774 reports Parliament’s dissolution, American claims of Ministry manipulation, preparations for war, and the rise of minute men ready to act quickly. It notes fear of venality, impressment rumors, and a ship returning to port. It also records the marriage of Stephen Sayre to Noel, linking local Middlesex figures with fortunes.
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Hancock
Otis
King’s
England
Boston
Alledge
House of Commons
Spithead
America
Stephen Sayre
Eigg Baker
Oxfordtreet
Middlesex
Mile Noel
William Noel
His Majesty’s Court of Common Pleas
Chetter
Marriage of royal siblings to be declared at Versailles
A postal report from Holland notes that next Sunday at Versailles the marriage of Madame Clotilda, the King's eldest sister, to the Prince of Piedmont will be announced. Madrid dispatches claim Moorish forces failed an assault on Fort Victory with heavy losses. A Marseille letter dated the 11th reports a settlement between the Emperor of Moroco and the Republic, via Larrache.
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Paris
Moroco
Larrache
Prices of STOCKS at Twe O Clock in Bank and India Bonds
Prices of stocks and government securities listed with various denominations and per cent rates. Bank Stock India ditt. 153. South Sea ditto several annuities with 3 and 4 per cent mentions. India Annuities and Conf. notes quoted with fractions and half per cent. India Bonds 56s to 57s premium. Navy and Visualling Bills 1 percent differential. Long list of bonds and annuities with dates 1726 1752 1753 1762 and related rates.
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India
South Sea
Ditto
Prem
Navy
Dif
Lon
Amanties
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London
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Mr. Miller
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Ne.dl
Massachusetts Bay
J. Almon
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FicetMreet
J. Bew
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Messrs
Brogherton and Sewell
Cornhill
Tattersall
TURF
Hyde-park
Hyde-Park Turnpike
Merlin
Babraham
Dane
Regulus
Old Cade
Snap
King Herod
Syphon
Overnor Johnston
Colony
J. Whitaker
Mirry-Court
Fleet
T. Axtell
Royal Exchange
Jobe Wilkes
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