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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 15, 1779

Page

3

Thirsty ships and orders at Portsmouth harbor

June 17 report from New S&S details naval movements near Portsmouth harbor. Ships Buffalo Thorn and Fairy depart, with transfers and personnel including Sourhamp'an, M jetty, and well names like Eagle, Nombis, Wells. Sailors Nels and Berkiev linked to Solina and Corke duties amid jockeying for position after a long voyage.

Vestertsy Jety Jetty Portsmouth Buffalo Thorn Fairy Florps Nombis Wells Eagle Nels Solina Ama Berkiev Corke

War News and Diplomatic Moves From Europe

The Court of Spain recalls its ambassador with 48 hours notice as war looms with Britain and France. Lord Grantham sails home from Madrid as Spain and allies shift. Prince William Henry visits the fleet at St Helens while East India ships return safely, boosting manpower. London civic actions oppose a new tax, with officials presenting a petition to the king. An illegal minting case in Hammersmith proceeds as Count Belgioso is robbed by highwaymen near Luxborough House.

Spain Bricandick France St. James’s Lord Weymouth Lord Grantham Madrid Portmouth Royal Prince William Henry Admiral Digby St. Helen’s Fortune Ranger Indigian Downs Admiral Edwards Bull Sawbridge Hayley Newnham Guildhall St. James's Curry London Rochelle Conservancy Stratford Essex Ship Tavern Woolwich Kent Hugginalley Queenhith Tewa Wood-street Compter Mint Count Belgioso Imperial Court Luxborough House Tottenham Court Turnpike Bate Bridge

Bankrupt notices list failed trades and creditors

A string of bankruptcy and superseded commissions lists debtors and venues across England. Names include John Ellerker Kingston upon Hull cooper, William Wakelin St George Hanover Square dealer, and Jol Hickerson Congleton thread manufacturer. Also appears several dividends and official notices at Guildhall and Crown inns with dates in July.

John Ellerker Kingston Upon Hull Cooper George and Dragon William Wakelin St. George Hanover Square Guildhall Jol Hickerson Congleton Cheshire Black Lion James Laroche, Bert Over Gloucestershire Henry Cosleys Warrington Exacathire the Crown Minchinhampton Robert Emmett Cirencester Baker Inn Bridge-Qreet Chester Eligabeth Jones Holywell Flintshire Bull's-Head Crofs Stafford Francia Collies London Edward Terry Sandwitly- Kent Joho

Fragmentary list of names and notes from Burton upon Trent records

A jagged OCR segment lists individuals tied to buruham and trade, including Brent and Bathhouse, Rob ert Martin, George Holt, Edward Ovak etis id, Thomas Pratt, John Miers, and others. Mentions guildhath, certif icates, terrantet and July dates with merchants and auctioneers in Spital Fields and Christ Church, Surrey.

Brent Old Crown Son Burton William Roe Curtha Exina Stattordhipe Atten Artre Swaetl Glowceft Robert Martin Ineholder Guildhath George Holt Wrkeshaple Brewer Joly Uildhalt WakeSold Edwerd Ovaketisid Thomas Pratt John Miers Eofiid-Lane Dove Bedjamin Winsfield Freer Spitalfields Ehapwe Mare Thomas Seel Ivey Lane Wiliam Hughes Tito Christchurch Surry Wowcester Charles Moulton the Eider Mile-End Oldown Mer

House of Lords Tuesday June debate on arrests bill

Real a third time and passed, the bill to prevent frivolous and vexatious arrests with amendments. The Lords considered measures to curb abusive arrest practices and to refine legal safeguards during the session.

Fune Ts. Real

Lord Weymouth to Deliver King’s Message on Spanish Manifesto

On Wednesday June 16 Lord Weymouth informed the Hiu-ufe that morning he had received from the Spanish Ambassador a manifesto from the King ordering withdrawal from the kingdom and containing alarming expressions. He announced he would deliver a message from the King to the House tomorrow. He moved to adjourn and for Lords to be summoned to consider the message, which the House agreed.

Viscount Weymouth Hiu-ufe

Impeachment talk and Spain manifestoes shake Commons

In the House of Commons on Tuesday debates ran long over the militia bill with Lords amendments and a grant to the African Company. Mr Burke pressed for impeachment of ministers as the Spanish manifestos and war risks rose, provoking heated exchanges and motions amid calls to adjourn or proceed.

Fame Board of Trade T. Townshend Lord Beauchamp Townshend Menoe

Burke and ministers in quarrel over war funds and American policy

In Parliament tensions rise as ministers are urged to cut spending and face accusations of mismanaging the war. Burke resists new money until the administration is reformed, motions for salaries are debated, and a committee on the African Company is redirected to produce papers. Galloway is summoned to the bar for examination regarding the American war.

Fife Burke Philip Jennings Clerke Turner Baker George Deavendith Popham S Hare African Company House Galloway Congress

Estates of Marie and Glenn in Caernarvon and Denbigh shires

Property of David Walde and heirs including mansion house offices gardens and demesne lands totaling multiple parcels with annual rents. Holdings described around Conway Ferry Holyhead and various farms in Caernarvonshire and Denbighshire with tenants named Owen Parry Rees and others. Rents specified, parcels include Powyna Smithy Towyn and Fron among many, with overall pattern of holdings within one mile of Caernarvon and four miles of the Great Road between Chester and Holyhead. Dates note rents due and occupancy by named tenants, overseer references and a sale prospect.

Marie Glenn Cararvon David Walde Lelwys Rhes Thomas Owen Conway Ferry Howie William Parry Willian Rebens Ain Iza Robert ‘Vitlias Fferam Bellaf Gwairgvd Zattird Iyddyn Real Margaret Dariss Joe Joes Thomas Hevollian Cottege Thomas Elewurss Hugh Evans Thomas G.ifaris Cnway Pasith Conway Ferry Tre Ngiding Wiliam Parry Conway Fitz Willlary Qwen Pen Y Bryebach Owen Temi Judith Davies Edward Williams Tyn Owen Richard Zolidoude Poffefi Anlian Owen Wrehe Gig Davies Minv Pep Croft Witliam Reverte Wiliam Lerjemin Reatis Atami Joseph Hughes Rentyle Sthy Ware Bolach Thomas Daviys William Davies Owe -Williams Cefn Liangliang Wiliam Wiliam Perry Thomas Owens Miric Greay Chefer Holyhe Male Obabsia New Hume-Arey Dublin Stephen Bai Hig Semple London A Mo. J Hugh Jay Tat Carcatvon

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