Meanwell letter challenges defamation claim in election dispute
The author defends the Meanwell-leaning candidates, noting six disqualified directors, four of whom quit, and two remaining as Deputy Governor contenders Burrell and Bristow. He argues the opposition misrepresents the route list and urges proprietors to judge by facts, praising Burrell’s wide backing and status as head of the Meanwell family.
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Meanwell
Burrell
Bristow
Marter
Deputy Governor Chosen by South Sea Proprietors
A letter from Joan Bristow to the South Sea stock proprietors thanks them for choosing a deputy governor and recommends preserving the directors named by proprietors on Monday the 29th instant at the Swi Tavern.
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South Sea
Joan Bristow
Royal Appointments and Local Celebrations Reported
London notes report Thomas Gore appointed lieutenant in the Royal Dragoons replacing Justice Gore. Lord Forbes travels with Hon William Finch to Holland via Ruffian Court. Clerks changes in Chancery as Mr Awie’s son succeeds. Lancaster reports anti excise lobbying by the Corporation. Penryn marks Duke of Cornwall’s birthday with a Royalist celebration including toasts, bells, bonfires and fireworks. Earl of Pembroke visits court for the first time since his father’s death.
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London
Thomas Gore
Humphrey Gore
Royal Regiment of Dragoons
Gore
Justice Gore
Lord Forbes
William Finch
Holland
Milborne
Chancery
Edmund Brydges
Awie
Torrington
Devonshire
Lancaster
Penryn
Duke of Cornwall
Richard Edgcumbe
King’s Arms
Duke’ of Cornwall
Huzka
Dukes of Newcastle and Grafton
Earl of Godolphin
Wilmington
Hagtington
Robert Walpole
Ms. Edgcumbe
Samuel Enys
Earl of Pembroke
Nis
Feeis
Pareea Byng
Torrington Tredfirer
Bodmyn
Cornwall
Robert Booth
Duke of Bolton
Carmarthenshire
Mr. Woodford
John Woodford
Allhallows
London-Wail
Richardson
Castleman
Elverton
Gloucestershire
Eton
Windsor
Godolphin
Eton College
St. Paul
Daid
Tyrwhir
Stephen Poyntz
Efa
Bland
Dirham
Windtor
Earl of Peterborough
Partuas Green
Silver
Gravesend
Sir John Blunt
Bath
Founders Hall
Moorfields
Chester
Court and Parliament Throne News From Palaces to Port Towns
Reports from court show Pareea Byng now Lord Torrington taking oaths and seats in Parliament as heir to his father. Elections and grants flow, with notices of canons and living appointments across England. Shipyard and admiralty moves, church livings, and civic actions fill the day as officials push appointments and funding for projects.
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Souk-Sea
Grosvenor
Manley
South Sea House
Richard’ Hopkins
John Bristow
Peter Burrell
Fitz-Williams
Wiscourt Fitz-Williams
Kingdom of Ireland
Iland
Providence
Rogers
Admiralty
Sir Charles Wager
Loxcington
Greenwich
House of Commons
Geilenen
Henry Bromley
James Oglethorpe
Georgia
Guildhall
Georgie
Teniers Yong
Cammpechey
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