Major Narrative disputed by General Mathews aide
A 1790 correspondence collection debates the authority and accuracy of Major Oakes's Narrative of General Mathews Expedition. The writer explains he relied on a letter from Mr. Sheen and a literary expert to consolidate private accounts, but later discovers errors and misrepresentations that may have harmed Mr. Sheen’s reputation.
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Charles Sm Va
Bet India
Fadieg Rox
Mathews
Major Oakes
Sheen
Speech of Fox to Westminster Electors in 1790s
To the Free and Independent Electors of the City of Westminster Fox expresses gratitude for a fifth parliamentary election win. He pledges constant attention to their interests and adherence to liberty principles, thanking them for their support at St. James's Street on July 25, 1790.
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City of Westminster
Polas
St. James’s
Jf. Fox
Edmonton
Greenwich
Postscript on European Wars and Moravian Return
Postscript reports mails from Holland and Flanders not altering European peace prospects. Ali supports peace until ambassadors from various powers convene at a proposed Congress in Reichenbach. Field Marshal Laudohn departed Vienna to rejoin the grand army in Moravia on the 58th year.
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Ali
Reichenbach
Laudohn
Vienna
Moravia
Spanish Court Courting British Favor Amid War Preparations
London report describes a Cabinet council at the Duke of Leeds's Office with most members present. The Spaith Ambassador was admitted for discussion as Spain seems to temporize while maintaining war preparations and signaling restitution for alleged injuries, despite British cautions.
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Duke of Leeds
Marquis of Stafford
Earl Camden
Spain
Cabipe
Rumor of Spain crisis and naval dispatches in 1790 letters
News from the Atlantic reports Spanish disputes lingering after a Madrid court dispatch for 30 000 gallons of rum duty free for the navy. Mentions France and Portugal like concerns, Earl Howe’s Channel Fleet appointment, and a Vauxhall sailing match with the Eclipse winning amid storms and a drowning incident.
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Pitt
Spein
Slater
Ficzberber
Majer
Madrid
Marquis del Campo
Portsmouth
Jamaica
Fimnderbert
National Assembly of
France
Spain
Se. James's
Port Cagtam
Chesday
Leith
Gisparch
Spesher
Hugh Capet
Duke of Orleans
Downingtreet
Elis
Paris
Recruiting Parties Spread Across the Country
Recruiting parties of the Marve travel to various regions sending large numbers to their respective divisions. The private soldier line of service remains a focal point in this effort.
Portsmout h witness failure leads to Bedford case note
Fragmentary OCR notes from Portsmouth report a 74 year old individual connected with Bedford case references. The text mentions names or terms that are unclear and does not provide a clear event or outcome. Further clarity needed for a proper two line record.
Fragmentary naval reinforcement plans from an 18th century report
A fragmentary passage describes a squadron near Roaiten Berpest with eighteen ships in line and several frigates. It notes an intended reinforcement adding twenty ships and a segmentation to be completed by the close of next week, prior to Lord Howe's arrival.
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Hugh Capet
Cadiz
Earl Howe
Channel Fleet
Portsmouth
Charlotte
Nore
Barrington
Jung I.cee An
Hig Roaiten Berpest
Lord Howe
Unclear fragment lists ships and naval movements
Fragmentary report lists ships including the Sardwich Queen Chaslene Brunswick Scipio Iphigenia Pomecs and Hing at the Nore with Brunswick to join Admiral Bucrington's expedition. Sir Hyde Parker aboard to batten her with Scipio's ship. Ships to be turned over to Bellerophon as Parley thorsly expels to be appointed.
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Jurgs
Nore
Sardwich
Queen Chaslene
Brunswick
Scipio
Iphigenia
Pomecs
Hing
Bucrington
Hyde Parker
Bellerophon
Parley Thorsly
Westminster Election Proclamation Turbulence and Rainstorm
A chaotic Westminster election scene unfolds as the proclamation is read and crowds clash with pickpockets. After a three o clock rainstorm, Hood declines chairing, Hore Toolie disappears, and the shaken garden party ends with no violence. Different factions interpret the weather as omen or vengeance for the rival candidate.
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Hood
Hore Toolie
Shakespeare
Deat
Knight representatives again chosen for Warwickshire
A Warwickshire county meeting shows Sir John Midaver and the baronets Sir Robert Lawley and Sir George Snuckburgh nominated again to represent the county in Parliament. Henry Clay presents ceremonial gifts as the election proceeds with a unanimous reappointment of the late MPs.
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Evsteam
John Ruthout
Thompson
Sullivan
John
John Midaver
Frechsluer
Robert Lawley
George A. Shokburgh
Baris
Thepgyd
R. Guest
Blythe
Fredo'cers
Warwick
Henry Clay
High Sherif
Gill
Warwice
R. Lawley
G. Snuckbargh
Knights of the Shire
Warwckshire
Aristocratic Nuptials Reported in Early London Notices
Yesterday Charles Hancock of the Sucksichaenge married Miss Barrell daughter of Peres Burrili ng of the South Sea Hoxie. Thursday morning Sir William Wake Baronet of Coureca Hall Northampton to Mills Sitwell daughter of Francis Sitwell of Renishawball Derby with a fortune of twenty five thousand pounds.
Taveloe Clock Bank Stock Prices in 1697 Trading Note
A fragment lists various stock prices and securities from Taveloe Clock Bank including 2.4724 y percent red 722273 Da Consol.
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Consol
Cp. Ditto
Fhut Bk. Sg
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Mr. Sheen
Fleee-Strest
Postscript
Holland
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London
Admiralty Board
Corps of Marine
Lord Chatham
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Vauxha
Eclipse
Allley
Bailis
Mercury
Sims
Cally
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Cheifes
Watkin Lewes
Margace
Pararcxs
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Strand
Newgate
Waousivay
Bedford
Coriay
Torbat
Sheernes
Westminster Elect
Jove Horne Tost
Lirmingham
Taveloe
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