Southampton Political Appeals and 1780 Notices
Letters from Co T Kerby and John Fuller appeal for parliamentary support in Southampton amid 1780 by elections. Notices in East India House announce a February 3 general court to discuss charter terms with the Public. Jamaica regiment bounties promise six to four guineas for attestation from February to May. Land and estate auctions set for February 21 at the King’s Arms Inn Plymouth and related property sales in Cornwall and Devon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wthereas
Jamaica
Rainsford
Cmmitee
Worthy Electors urged to support Baker in Hertford election
An 1780 letter from W Baker of Bayfordbury appeals to Hertford electors. He cites his long good-neighbourhood ties and public service as reasons to consider succeeding to represent the borough if Mr. Fielde declines. The author promises to promote the borough and country interests. A Southampton election notice invites Fuller supporters to arrange transport via Thomas Rashleigh as the election opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Kerby
Betty Whe Hty
EleZion
Seall
John Fuller
Fielde
W. Baker
London
Thomas Rashleigh
Hatton Garden
Fuller
London January 1780 Irish Life Annuities Payment Schedule
Public notice announces half-year arrears for Irish life annuities with survivorship. Subscribers to 1773 and 1775 lists in Ireland and London may claim payments at Lombard Street offices on specified February dates, with debentures and nominee life certificates required. Unpaid balances will be paid on subsequent days and a death list will be transmitted to Ireland. Printed nominee lists are ready for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Brown, Collison
Trittons
Bakers
Lombard-street
London
Dita
N. B. Iris
Lead Mine Auction at Machynlech Montgomeryshire
An auction notice advertises sale by auction at the Spread Eagles inn Machynlech Montgomeryshire on Thursday next from twelve to four for a profitable lead mine called Dyfngwm situated in Penegoes parish. Lease term 31 years from September 26 1771. Mine viewable by George Paynter on the premises. Also appears a forthcoming issue about debates in Parliament from Penn Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machynllech
Moxtomeryshire
Penegoes
Montgomeryshire
Derwenlas
George Paynter
Westminster Hall meeting urged to curb public spending
The High Bailiff of Westminster refused to call a general meeting requested by hundreds of inhabitants to join with other cities to petition Parliament for reform in public money expenditure. Aimed at reducing taxes amid trade decline, attendees were urged to Westminster Hall on February 2 at eleven to discuss cooperation with supportive subjects.
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Westminster
Westinster
Westminster Hall
Freemason’s Tavern
Corky Fox
England
Morlaix
Portsouth
Plymouth
Kinfate
Bristol
Kinsale
St. Domingo
Nantz
Talitax
Mansfeld
Northern
Mansfield
WisSles
Norfolk
de Grey
Jusice Blackstone
Jidland
Baron Skynner
Eyre
Home
Gould
Atharkt
Oxford
Nares
Juice Buller
Baron Hotham
Perryn
Durham
King’s Bench
Welch
Barnard
Brookstreet
Windsor
Hounblowheath
Kentish Road
James Douglas
North Lincoln
Margaret Oldershaw
James Oldershaw
Rochester
Lascelles
Ham
Essex
Morgan
Bow
Rich. Mead
Wood-street
Holland
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Samuel Flecher
St. Martin’s-lane
Miss Dodd
Charles Dodd
Middlesex
Lisbon
St. Kit’s
Robert Douglas
John Douglas
Bath
Archibald Steward
Edinburgh
Greenwich
James, Morrison
George Hawkins
Stationers Company
London Bridge
Jamaica Planters Rally for Regiment Funding
Friday, January 28 reports detail Jamaica planters and merchants subscribing 8,000 to raise a regiment, amid fears of enemy strength. Akinson opposed withdrawal, warning the island remains unsafe despite momentary calm. Lord Amherst orders Plymouth regiments but ships are lacking, delaying secret expedition. Lord Winchelsea’s unit suffers mall pox. Pensacola’s loss hits supply lines. The Earl of Chatham serves on board, heading to the West Indies as the Jamaica fleet nears.
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George Rodney
Digby
Jonn Lockhart Ross
Sir George
Jamaica
Akinson
Lord Amherst
Plymouth
Lord Winchelsea
Pensacola
Cuba
Europe
Earl of Chatham
Plymond
Wit-Indies
Duke of Rutlana
Blueizles
Quebec
Frigate praise for Count D'Orvillers amid Brest treatment
A fragmentary report extols Count D'Orvillers for his care of prisoners at Brest, noting that without his attention they would have faced harsher treatment. The text also lists privateer actions, ship captures, and court news from London including political and social notices.
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Count D’orvillers
Brest
Temple
New York
Wild Cat
Boden
America
Newfoundland
Lifbin
Congress
Boston
Cant
Dickinson
Bay of Bistay
Smare
Fent
Bilboa
Ruby
Sibley
Shields
Hull
Pickard
West Indies
Poole
Mercury
Colpoys
Orpheus
France
Martinique
Bordeaux
Cadiz
Admiral Rodney
Plymouth
East India
King’s Bench
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Burgeses
TS II
Tazou
Hans Stanley
Co. T. Kerby
United Company of Merchants of England
East Indies
Leadenhall-street
Cornwall
Devon
Mendy
King’ Arms
Ape Barton
Cross
Pbotes Fleming
St. Sephens
Saltash
Thomas Pearce
Mary Bislinge
Mr. Herring
Mrs. Stooking
Mr. Derry
Mutton
Moditon
Mr. Clements
Ruby Reed
Thomas Skinns
Bates Fleming
Little Penny -Lane
Woolster-Areet
New Quay
Nutt-street
Hoo Lane
St. Catharine-street
Old Mill-lage
Stone-house Lane
O. Town
Trevill. Freet
Kentaberry-street
Wimpole Street
Pymouth
Mr. Dunsterville
Date
Oler
Teafarers
The
Charity School
Alexander Christie
Francis Croger
Peter Simmons
Sarah Hobbs
Rayner
Benjamin Rink
John West
Penphrase
Robert Philp
Mr. Leacn
George Kig
Richard Lee
Samuel Stephens
Richard Hamlay
Naval Bank Company
Bligh
Mr. May
Isaac Smith
Davenhill
Cornhill
Bucklend
Borough of
Hertford
Bayfordbury
Penn Register
J. Almon
Burlington-house
Piccadily
G. Kearfly
Fleet-street
Kk. Baldwin
Paternofter-row
J. Sewell
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
William Bayley
County Palatine of Lancaster
Major Stanley
MUSSC
R. Zumpe
Her Majesty
Princess-street
Hanover Square
Princes Feet
Cavendish-square
Wifa
Sustley Mhir
Mening Aternecs
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