London and Middlesex Sheriff Nomination and Misc Deaths
The piece notes William Chancey nominated as the ninth Sheriff for London and Middlesex for the coming year. It lists several appointments of cooks at the king’s private kitchen and Chelsea College. News from New York, Boston, and local Essex deaths follow, including notable figures such as Mrs. Thomson and Rev. Mortb, plus a tragic accident in Bury St. Edmunds. Various ship and political updates from Europe and India conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chancey
Bhcutisamyeetshire
London
Middlesex
Daniel
Breckston
Lyon
Boston
New-England
Wentworth Paxton
Little Bursted
Essex
William Walton
George Walton
Totteridge
Mary Thomson
William Thomson
Exchequer
Moreton
Richard Moreton
Red Lion-street
Holbourn
Corfe
Azariah Reynolds
Page
Fellows
Grosvenor Street
St. Mary le Bone
Mortb
Earl Poulett
Morton
York
Bury St. Edmond’s
Whitken
Rathbrooke
Sturgeon the Younger
Jermyn Davers
Bart
Anne Roberts
Westminster
Thomas Lediard
John Johnson
St. Andero
Cadiz
Galicia
India
Balchen
Bombay
Angria
Turky Company Secadv’d
Delaware
Downs
Count Munich Army Frontiers Enterprize orders fragment
Diseases and casualties list with figures for diseases deaths and burials. Financial securities and prices quoted include South Sea stock and annuities, bank notes, exchange rates, and government loans. A brief reference to Count Munich and his army activities appears among the fragmentary notes on frontiers and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Ukrain
South Sea
New South Sea
May 28 Common Council Ordinance on Sheriff Eligibility
In London the Common Council orders that any person nominated for Sheriff of the City and County of Middlesex must pay four hundred pounds by June 23 or be barred from the office for life unless later takes on Alderman duties. An additional twenty marks is required for prison ministers’ maintenance, with fees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
London
George the Second
Great Britain
Fune
Chamber of London
Common Council
Middlesex
Hampstead Races Purse Schedule at Hampstead Course
A series of Hampstead Race events begins July 2 with a Ten Guinea purse for horses never winning above 15 Guineas, followed by a Fifteen Pound purse on July 3 for horses not exceeding 20 Guineas, then a Five Pound purse on July 4 for 12 hands Peweys, and a Ten Guinea purse on July 5 for 14 hands. Entries, weights, heats, and entry fees specified. three starters minimum. A Saddle and Bridle prize on July 6, rules on entry, measurement, and local subscriptions apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Galloways
Tlace
Juch Smith
D Co
Mansfield Races Purse Details On July Event At Mansfield
The notice outlines three race days on the new Mansfield course in Nottingham on July 25 26 and 27. Purse amounts include thirty guineas for Hunters four miles, ten pounds for Galloways nine stone weight four miles, and twenty pounds for non Royal Plate horses four miles. Entries close at Mansfield Market Cross the Saturday before races with varying entrance fees and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Nottingham
Galloway
Market Cross
Stolen Gelding Report Near Romsey
A black strong cob gelding named Lester Stolen from Mr Matthew Waldron at the Sign of the Swan in Romsey Hants. Noted features include a white facial stripe a bob tail about 14.5 hands and a cropped ear. A reward of one guinea plus reasonable charges offered for his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Matthew Waldron
Romsey
Harts
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Hague
Petersbourg
Sweden
Dinett
Livonia
Fobn Hopkins
Goldfrith
Fleet-street
Fleet-Bridge
Almos
Lim
Henry Shelves
Madderstreet
St. George
Hanover Square
Taylor and Chapman
Che
Charles Hoare
Great Queen-street
Lincoln’s Inn-Fields
Hall
Oxford
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