Plain Dealer on Scottish Power and Nabob Plot in India
A Plain Dealer letter condemns the use of military force and Star Chamber style justice in colonial governance. It criticizes Lord Pigot’s deposition and reflects on Scottish influence in the East India Company and court politics. It references Tange and anti-American revolt, Nabob of Arcot, and various Scottish agents as responsible actors.
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Mr. Miller
Allen
Jlice
Bingley
Star Chamber
Sco’ch Equity
Tange
America
Sue Bend
Nabob of
Arcot
Lord Pigot
Lindsey
Macleane
Macpherson
Jefferies
Ahi
Stuart
Benfield
Medrafs
Trinculo
Roy
Nabob
Plain Dealer
Mons. de Durac
Ordes
Contervacers
Committee of Proprieters
Crichton
Grenada
Britain
United Provinces
Holland
Count de Durat
Freeholders warn county against parliamentary votes
A reading dated January 27 1780 warns PERKS County electors to abstain from voting in the General Election. The note appeals to two gentlemen of fortune to restore freedom and independence and resist lordly interference in elections. The signature is a Freeholder with date San. 28, 1789 and a second notice from Onslow and Cranley inviting a meeting at Epsom Spread Eagle on February 7 at eleven to discuss further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EleXion
San
Epsom
Epfim
Al-Way
Duke of Chandos
Committee of Privileges
Charles
Mont. de Sartine
Grenada
Scott
Pigots
Stanley's Candidacy Letter to Lancaster Gentlemen
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County Palatine of Lancaster I offer myself as candidate to succeed the late Hon Thomas Stanley for Parliament. I promise to dedicate myself to the county's interests and to my country with constant attention. Cross Hall January 15 1780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Palatine of Lancaster
Thomas Stanley
Cross Hall
Shaving Cases and Travel Accessories by R. Singwing
Advertisement lists mahogany shaving cases and travel contraptions for shaving dressing and writing with various sizes and temperable razors. Includes tortoise shell ivory horn combs ladies drefii cases tea instruments Moroco pocket books writing cases and scent bottles sold at the sign of the Riffe No 38 opposite New Round Court Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunvenien
Ferei
Marshall P
R. Singwing
New Round Court
Strand
Political turbulence and spice in 1779 letters and notices
Reports from Cowes and Penryn reveal discussions on Poynings Law repeal, fiscal strains with Parliament pressing twelve million for the year, and Necker’s contrasting finances. Grenada arrangements promise justice under French authority, while East India stock courts debate ship-building to defend trade amid war. News of ship arrivals, privateering, and local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FI Od
Kingdom of Ireland
Confessiny
Poyning
Ireland
Neckar
Ferrantes
Count de Durat
Grenada
Iland
Grenade
de Sardine
Juff General Court of Proprietors
East India
East Indies
Todia
Eric
Ship News 5S Deal Fan and Incoming Vessels
Wind warns the arrival of several ships with yesterday’s and today’s movements. His Majesty's ships Brune and Cyclops came down and remain with Eagle, East India Packet, Peggy Carter bound for Portsmouth Fame Lander for Poole and Polly Bennet for Liverpool. Ac Se. Kite's Britannia Williams from New England docked. Beaver Roddan arrived at New York from Jamaica. Needham McKean Mary Storey reached Jamaica from New York and Whitehaven respectively. White Fox Trufpene from Christianfoad called at Leith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Fan
Brune
Cyclops
Eagle
India Packet
Peggy
Carter
Portsmouth
Fame
Lander
Poole
Polly
Bennet
Jamaica
Needham
Mckean
New York
Mary, Storey
Whitehaven
Leith
White Fox
Christianfoad
Postponed Statement From 4 Citizens Bris- Holder
A notice reads that the event or decision is postponed until the next opportunity. The letter is signed by four citizens and a holder, indicating a collective pause or延期.
Prices of STOCKS this Day at Trve o'Clock
A fragment listing stock prices and annuities with various centuries and terms. Includes Bank Suck 3 percent, Bank Annuities, Confol bonds, India Bonds, South Sea Stock, and Navy scrip. Indicates exchange values and certificates with mixed figures.
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Ditto
India
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London Evening Post
Inns of Court
Inner Temple
Middle Temple
Lincoln’s Inn
Gray’s Son
Inns of Chancery
Tewit
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Clement's Inn
Lion’s Inn
New Inn
Strand Inn
Furnival's Inn
Thaves Inn
Staple Inn
Barnard’s Inn
Serjeant’s Inn
Fleet-street
Chanceryslane
Screep’s Inn
Society of Lincoln’s Inn
Pariament
Inns of Court and Chancery
Fleet-fireet
Onslow and Cranley
Postscript
Son Don
Cowes
Spithead
Penryn
Effingham
Marseilles
Boston
Bristol
Liverpool
Tier
Shields
Yarmouth Roads
Fast Court
Wells
Terigne
Lidia
London Bridge
Billingspace
Bernerflest
Oxford-street
Peter Standly
Paxton Place
Huntingdonshire
John Hanforth
Wood-street
London
Castle Lon
Wool-street
Guildhall
Bank
Orange
Jacob Hemet
Amelia
W. Bayley
Charing Cross
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
N. B
Hemet
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