A Plea for Liberty From Oppressed Citizens in 1772
A letter styled as a protest against government overreach describes severe oppression by magistrates, citing Elizabeth and James I era laws to justify petitions to the King. It laments fines and punishments for signing petitions and warns of renewed revolt, urging public sympathy and intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Pot
Ferrey
England
Elizabeth
Bailly
Jurat
James the
Tam
A Whig Letter Disputes Charges and Anger
The writer denounces a political opponent for false charges against a noble, demanding public proof or public withdrawal of the attack. He rejects insults and sarcastically questions the opponent’s decency and understanding, claiming superior knowledge and asserting personal disdain for the supposed smear. The letter closes with a self-described devoted champion who vows protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
St John Seeks Support for Lancaster County Election
H v St John announces unanimous approval by Lancaster county meeting at Winchester to represent the county in Parliament replacing Lord Northington. He requests support for the election set for Wednesday in February next, dated January 27, 1772.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Winchester
Lord Henley
Earl of Northington
Very genteel House to let in Upper Brook Street
To be left and entered upon immediately ready furnished. A genteel house in Upper Brook Street near Hyde Park lately occupied by Samuil Slickwell Esq. Dining-room furniture crim for silk damagk. Underground kitchen and offices. First floor hall two parlours housekeeper's room. Second floor dining-room dressing-room and bed-chamber. Third floor four bed-chambers and four garrets. For particulars enquire of Mrs Templeman at the hruk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Brook Street
Grom-evor-square
Hyde-park
Samuil Slickwell
Savoy
Wohatisad
Litehhehire
Holbeach
Benson
Palmer
Mr. Benson
Mr. Palmer
Kent
Dartford
Maidstone
Winchhhester
Southampton
Harry Powlete St. John
Deptford
Piccadilly
St. James’s Street
Palace Yard
Kensington
Henry Bonham, Esq
West India
Bristol
Curzonfreet
Swile Cockayne
Richard Curt, Bart
House of Commons
Lincoln
Bedford
History of the four last elections for Suffolk county
Published in the early period history by Whibley or Wheble at No 24 in Paternoster Row. A compact survey recounts four recent county elections with brief notes on candidates and outcomes, reflecting electoral practices of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publiasd
Suftfolk
T-Ha Wheble
Pater-nofer-rw
Postscript of British Commons Proceedings 1772
Report of the Parliament session starting January 21 1772 with the King's Speech and the Address in the House of Commons. It notes Lord Hinchinbroke and Hon Frederick Vane supporting the Address, concerns over East India Company power, unanimous Congratulatory Address to the Queen, and debates on corn export prohibition and capital offenses in bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lord Hinchinbroke
Frederick Vane
East India Company
Britain
Cooper
Germany
William Meredith
Rome
Britannia
Hefle
Lord North
Lord Sandwich
Psasia
Cornelise
Embden
Scotland
Bridport
Savoy
Minutes of the Two Houses January 27 1772
The Lords report the King's Answer to the Address of Thanks. Petitions of appeals received. Resolution to grant supply. Proposals to prohibit grain exports. New writ for Essex. Description of the Pantheon fashionable pleasure house opening. Various public notices, accidents, and obituaries. Contested Savoy unrest and local incidents noted.
Curious Clerk Hears Firsthand of Capital Felony Bill
In a lone committee room a Clerk's boy overheard a debate about an enclosing bill affecting many poor people. The bill would make obstructing the act a capital felony, a resolution that was unanimously approved. The narrative promises weekly faithful detail of Commons Proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Marine Society Meeting at Royal Exchange Jan 27 1772
Members of the Marine Society are desired to meet at the office on Thursday the 76th ins at one o clock, on urgent business relating to the improvement of their institution. By order of the Committee CHARLES SULSH Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Society
Royal Exchange
Charles Sulsh
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Evening Pott. T. A Whig
County of
Lancaster
Paliament
Sami
Felfte
Nor-Square
Jas
Leben
Stanley
Pats Wity
H. v. St. John
Postscript
London
Ltoife of Commons of
Great- Britain
the Commons
Ireland
Essex
William Maynard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!