Proposals for a Tontine Life Annuities Plan
Proposals for a tontine or life annuities with survivor benefits. Names of various estates and trustees listed as potential feeders. annual payments to be made semiannually from the estate funds. Court details indicate structure and obligations for beneficiaries and co-owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul
Meiers
Sautdere
Adey
Luthingtons
Kolvero
Pankers
Noego
Coenlil
Wivitovarda
Muftiter and Co
Bunkers
Wincantyn
Melfis
Boiwell
Alderman Anle Son's Formal Civic Appeal
A likely 18th century civic letter expresses a gentleman's request to serve as a representative for a city. He notes illness might prevent attendance and declines attempts to press claims, extending respect to ladies at the Livery and pledging continued allegiance as a citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livetoy
Gendo Dulgetny
Ubarter
Gardler Gardner Seeks Borough Representation in PLY MOUIL
Letter from AVIA Gardner dated January 25 179 expresses willingness to stand as a representative for the Borough of Ply Mouil. Gardner thanks supporters and pledges decency and faithful conduct. The candidate appeals to freemen and guildhall committee for election backing and hopes for future favor and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ply Mouil
Rowtar van
Parliament News and Economic Outlook Report
Reports from Downing Street and Stowe detail moves of Lordships and MPs amid debates on Vet AG. Tax and customs data for 1789 and 1790 show wealth rising, with Arkwright's spinning inventions boosting Paisley works and Northern textile production expanding.
Postscript on Dutch and Flemish Mail and Political Strife
The letter discusses delayed Dutch mail and anticipated German pots. notes on Flanders mail arriving with limited accounts. observes a Republican stance amid American pressure and Catholic bigotry claims. It analyzes potential upheaval if a Prince is installed, with focus on ports and strategic carriage interests.
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Flanders
Chat Quarter
Prince of Oaasc
Anag al Prufca
France faces prison wardens plan and debts debate in Assembly
On Saturday evening M Beilly and the Marquis de la age presented an address of Congratulation to the National Assembly. A decree directed wardens of state prisons to make a property call on each share capital to raise funds for a new capital issue. The Abbe de Montesquieu challenged the President as the session continued with incidental matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Beilly
Marquis de la Age
National Guard of
Paris
Tilouens
Weer Eulbody
Ipyten
Caife d'Escnpie
Teel
Nares
Levee Planned at St James’s Amid Dublin Appointment
The Lord Chamberlain’s Office announced a Levee at St James’s on Wednesday. A Treasury messenger departed Thursday with dispatches to the new Lord Lieutenant in Dublin.
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Lord Chamberlain
St. James’s
Treasury
Dublin
Brabant revolting assembly and royal oaths at Ville de Hotel
The Brabant states met on the first of last month at the Ville de Hotel and swore to uphold the rights privileges and constitution in the presence of the sovereign council. Volunteers formed a square around the Grand Place as evening ceremonies proceeded amid loud public applause.
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Brufels
Fox
States of Brabant
Ville de Hotel
Council of
Brabantie
Ecipe and the Hopping Cough Remedy for Children
A historic note presents Dr Piteairne’s remedy for a winter ailment in children. It instructs rubbing the spine with spirits of harehorn and amber oil and dosing sheep with turpentine watered, claiming turpentine counters parasitic fishlike causes in rivers.
Opposed Letter Warns Tenants of Political Push
A fragment discusses Opposition Peers urging tenants to vote a certain way, threatening loss of interest if they do not. It quotes a rallying stance on Protestant religion and enduring laws, condemning calls to repeal the Fefi Ad and urging Presbytery of Scotland to oppose any candidate supporting such repeal.
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Elere
Presbytery
Scotland
Eey Amin
Toea Vo
Short Political Catechism for the Year 1790 in England
A fragmentary early modern political catechism questions readers about loyalty to the monarchy and church, asking if they will support the constitutional order and the royal family. It blends inquiries into Parliament election readiness and Presbyterian and Dissenter alignment.
Incomes of Princes and War Allowances in France
The passage argues that royal allowances funded pleasures and poverty, noting that increasing princes gifts fuels demands. It recalls a 30 year old view, predicting creditors will demand repayment and criticize those who tempt youth with generosity, implying concern over fiscal strain.
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France
Lewser
Tves
Duel on Leith Beach Ends in Fatal Fall in 1789
An 18th century dispute between Lieut. Grant and Mr. Foulks escalates from insults and challenges to a fatal fall at Beech of Leith after a sequence of meetings and a three way pursuit. Both sides blame the other. Foulks dies and Grant is wounded.
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Faulks
Leith
Grant
North Street
Edinburgh
Feathe
Mrr
Footh
Porks
Gring
Lieut. Grant
Tim
Foulks
Vie Kiow
Poulks
Ana
Great Inmedian
Fouilis
Saffelk Candidates and Local Notices From Port Nearby
Fragmented report details three candidates for Saffelk including Sir Charles Bunbury Sir Jeno Rous and Sir Gere rard Vaaneck amid provincial opposition. Mentions remnants of late Sir Cooper's estate in Sealy for Weaiweat in the Jamu vale and town rhetoric on gaming clubs and banking conduct. Also notes Malvern garden blooms near Mr Robers squaller and a marriage at Warnford Hants.
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Saffelk
Fragmentary Notice of Missing Person and Reward
A damaged report describes a man last seen near an area with white metal bettors and black wares. The miss is linked to a claim about restoring a youth to a dreamlike face and mentions a reward for information leading to the recovery, with a reference to a watch and an office in Bew Ik.
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Fauik
Radley
Lamp Fom Wright
Partees Bank Stock Report Summary
Fragmented stock notes show Partees Bank stock figures with percentages and values including 93, 74, 1720, 1025, 165, and 237 across various entries. Mentions of Dowrs and Dodro Scrip appear amid unclear lines.
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Miuri
Luda Stooge
Strexns Ditto Annuities and Bonds Report
Fragmentary stock and financial notes describe fixed income instruments and lotteries. The readable items mention annuities and bonds with prices and government or naval references, but details are incomplete.
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Mpedy
AVIA
Gardner
Mir
Rofe
Cuffnals
Hants
Hampthies
Convale
Duke of Norfolk
Gloucester
Feckey
Norfold
Pits
University of Cambridge
Benatey
Vet AG
Alderman Anderson
Hearst
Leiceter-tier
Beremnane
Goneates Arkwright
Paisley
Scot
Postscript
Foreign Politics
National Assembly
Londor
India
Snock Transfer
South-sea
Lransfer
New South-Sea
Consol
Cape of Good ‘Hope
Batavia
Agatic Company
Puen
Ecipe
Cavcipate
Paramrt
Fogland
Elizabeth
George
Church
Tate
ovenSane
The
Church of
Esg
Ars
Karl
Thigeen
Thele
Waterford
Iat
Bankers
Navy
Cnet
Malvern Hill
Rober
Academy
Great Malvern
Thurssay
Ian
Rnfords Hants
Virethia
Wargaret Fowler
of Fowler, Eig
Warnford
Partees
Old Ann
Drury-Lane
Carden
Hahrequin
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