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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 23, 1779
Page
3
On Thursday February 23 vessels including the Speedwell Wart and Hinde sailed from New York toward Jamaica. The Alexander and Fullerton Johnson remain with the squadron as others proceed upriver.
Report from London notes an express arrival at the Post Office with one suspect in the mail robbery seized near Stoney Briatford. He reportedly turned state evidence and is sent to Aylesbury goal. authorities hope to recover all stolen bags.
The House of Lords on February 23 1771 affirmed the Irish Court of Exchequer decree in favor of M Culloch. Read a third time and passed the Duke of Bolton's clause on courts martial regulation. motions for naval accounts and wartime finances were noted. An address of congratulation on the birth of a prince was agreed to, and the Lords were ordered to present it. On February 24 the Lord Chancellor reported the King's answer and orders were issued for Greenwich Hospital attendees. the Lords adjourned.
The House of Commons considered a congratulatory address to the King on the birth of a Prince and ordered Privy Counsellors to attend. Resolutions on the supply were agreed with specific grants for Chelsea Hospital pensioners, reduced officers, and fourth troop officers. Mr Fox moved for copies of dispatches on Brest fleet equipment, sparking debate. the motion passed and he signaled a further inquiry into the Admiralty. Duchy of Lancaster bill second reading postponed six months with a new bill proposed.
The House formed a Budget Committee chaired by Lord North to examine naval and military needs for the year. Expenditures total about 1,870,000 pounds with loans capped near 7,000,000 and a 29 year annuity. A lengthy debate followed, touching on subscriptions, terms, and the use of a short annuity to fund war costs.
The notice lists bidders and officials for the Sept. 245 17.28 Doncaster event in 1779. Entries must be preduced and certificates shown, with names of pack of hounds and fair-baration. Prizes and staking details accompany the King’s plate, with payments to the Clerk of the Course and race dates before running.
A vestry meeting at Tring in Hertfordshire invites any eligible person to apply for the post of manager of the workhouse and care for the poor. Applicants must attend the vestry on Tuesday March 27 to present proposals for consideration.
For sale by auction a freehold estate centering on Castleton Hall Rochdale Lancashire. Mansion house with extensive outbuildings, dye works, mills, warehouses, and 36 acres of land within a ring fence on elevated ground near Roebuck Inn Redhill. Full particulars and private treaty options available via local agents and on site.
An extra of a letter from Major General Prevost dated Savannah February 18, 1779. He details the march from St. Augustine, siege of Sunbury, and capture of Fort Morris, describing troops, casualties, and ordnance stores. He reports Simon Campbell’s successes, naval actions, and the relief and garrisoning of Georgia, with proclamations to inhabitants and ongoing military aims along Savannah River.
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