Arrival of Royal Navy ships and cutters at Deal
June 21 to June 24 reports note the entry of the Rambler and Nimble cutters, along with other vessels, from a cruise and remaining with the ships as before. Amphitrite, Fling-Fish, and Bulp-cutters are mentioned with the ships at Deal, while the Potly, Pratt, sails toward Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Wied S
Ceres
Stevenson
Portsmouth
Actuizeris Majesty
Itip
Wide
Potly
Pratt
Loyalists and Indians attack forts and towns in Sesquehannah region
News from Rivindows's Royal Gazette reports Loyalists and Indians attacking and destroying a Continental post at Wiemig on Sesquehannah, with fort and houses burned. A separate strike near Monbacchas 16 miles from Esopus also reports total destruction. Indians march in large numbers toward back settlements amid Washington's militia buildup. Fort du Quesne evacuated after General MIntosh retreats before Hamilton's approaching force.
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Rivindows
Royal Gazette
New York
Wiemig
Sesquehannah
Monbacchas
Esopus
Weashington
Fort du Quesne
Pishburgh
M‘intosh
Gvernor
Hamilton
King’s Regiment
Ohio
Royal assent to militia bill and naval pledges noted
The text reports the king to attend the House of Lords on Tuesday to grant royal assent to the militia bill and other measures with short adjournments. It covers East India Company resolutions increasing seaman bounty, proposed seventy four gun ships, noble offers to raise regiments, and various naval encounters and mutiny execution aboard Caledon. The piece names Archdeacon John Warren as Bishop of St David's and mentions ships and privateers including Betsey, Dublin, and Vengeante with details of engagements and loot.
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House of Peers
The
Honourable East India Company
Smith
Dempster
Duke of Rutland
Earl of Harrington
Duke of
Ancaster
Peter Parker
Jamaica
Blue Fields
England
Aingutt
John Warren
Worcester
St. David’s
Fisher
Liverpool
Dublin
Harding
Sandy Hook
New York
Dean
Seifeild
Ocrocock River
le Hardie
Mont. Berard
Fanny
Sayer
St. Croix
Carolina
Boston
Bolton
Alicant
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Durance
Guadaloupe
Bourdeaux
Kinsale
Plymouth
Sir Charles Hardy
Cygnet
Portmouth
Murrhey
Calloden
Court schedule notes September 1779 pleas and feals
Fragmentary legal timetable from 1779 records hearings and appeals before the Lord Chancellor at Lincolns Inn Hall. Entries list feals dates and actions such as rehearings, exceptions, and petitions. An aside mentions a rule granted in the Court of King’s Bench against land taxes and a Welsh school matter under impress.
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John de Painter
Lincolln’s Inn
Court of King’s Bench
Wales
Impress A
Bankrupts Enlarged at Guildhall and Public Notices
List of bankruptcies with names including John Richards of Oxford Street and Richard Hiccert of Tavestock-Preet. Entries show July and August sessions at Guildhall various trades, venues like the Bush Tavern and King's Head, and related notices of dividends and certificates in London and Bristol.
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John Richards A
Oxfordestreet
Stafford
Guil Ball
Richard Hiccert
Tavestock-Preet
Guidhall
Thomas Aneeley
Bristol
Bush Tavern
Cornfirest
Bejamin Fawcitt
Billsterlane
Mariner
Guildhall
John Rake O
High Helbore
Ave
John Lodlast
Tetney
Lincolnshire
King’s Head
Louth
Josephi Bailey
Hood's Farm
Streatley
Kerks
Desk
de Lanty Inn
Wallingford
Breiks
Dav
D Jenkins
Haverforduelt
Ceater
Cornftree
John Richards
Chester
Whitesmith
Exchange Coffee
William Tomaz
King’s Ams
Arundelstreet
Strand
Juy
Guildhash
Thomas Giffin
St. George’s Place
Surry
Anthony M
Wick-Sheer
Westminster
Taylor
Tend
Janes Ramsay
Bishopsgate
BASINGSTOKE RACES REPORT OF JUNE MEET
June 16 meeting lists races for four year olds two miles with heats and fields including Led Egremont Lady Ann Narcissus Don Jeromez Shitfack Miss Harvey Ruby Bet Bowncer and other steeplechase entries. A sweepstakes of 2523 pounds per heat for all ages is noted with details on horses and owners.
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Ld Millington
Guliion
B. c. Drowry
Bacon
Harry
Scaniforth
B.f
Lady Ann
Hale
C. c. Narcissus
Egremont 'Sab
Par
John Latie
Don Jeromez
Ld Berkeley
O'Kelly
Harvey
D. of
Cumberland
B. c
Juan Lade
Debating the militia bill in the House of Commons
A fierce session on the second reading of the new militia bill features Mr. Fox condemning Lord North and urging his resignation amid accusations of ministerial misrule. The Attorney-General and Mr Townshend respond with defenses as Britain grapples with wartime policy and parliamentary divisions.
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Fox
Lord North
Duke of Rutland
Lord Derby
Lord M’cleed
Macdonalds Highlanders
Major Stanley
America
France
Spain
Mr. Fox
Militia Bill Debates and Peace Proposals in Commons
The Commons debated the militia bill with extended remarks on war with America. Mr Hartley proposed two motions for peace with America, both rejected without a division. An Attorney General move to strip protections from seamen prompted sharp opposition as the bill passed first and second readings and was sent to committee for Thursday. The session closed after a long night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bux
George Gordon
Murray
Scotland
B. Hartley
America
Powis
Brett
Cape Fintterre
Greenland
George Savile
P. J. Clerke
An Open Letter to Lord George Germain on American Crisis
The writer laments Britain's four year war weariness and fears of an American invasion as Spain is invited to join. He accuses Lord Germain of degrading conduct with American congressmen and refugee informers, claiming a cabinet ruined by venal influence. The letter defends Governor Robertson while warning that public trust erodes under perceived malice and ignorance.
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Greaser
House of Bourbon
Spain
Great Britain
American Congress
Rivington
New York
Robertson
Felfih
Smong
America
Calf Couae
Tirithes
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Made
Glynn
Cararvon
D.rleigh
Dav'd Walshe
Parith
Lylwig Rhys
Maile
Thomas Owen
Conaway Ferry Howie
William Parry
William Roberts
Towyn Smithy
Robert Williams
Towyn
Margaret Davies
John Jones
Rober Jones
Tylyyd
Elfin Eil
Lian
Jane Eves
Ditto
Thomas Edwards
Brontision Qottage
Tyddyn Nefat
Hugh Evans
Towyn Uchaf
Thomas Giffits
Enway Rarith
Conway Fery
William Pasty
Conway
William Qwen
Liangane
Pen Y Brynbdach
Owen Thema
Barnhill
Judith Davies
Edward William
Layafaen
Tyo Y Coed
Owen Ricard
Huufgand
Nant
Waduan Owen
Richard Daves
Palfetfien
John Rowland
Fron
Richard Cave
Walaa
Cefn
William Jones
Wiliam Owen
William Berry
Marie
Marle
Great Road
Holyhead
Ae Pio
Clais
David Watthe E
Howse
Humeste
Stephen Rise
King’s Bench Walk
Tempe
London
Ibo Hughs
Cardivon
House ¢ Commons
Evealy
Lord George Germaine
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