Repeal of Tythe Gathering Demanded by London Citizens
A London pamphlet urges a county meeting to oppose tythe gathering and reform church revenues. It argues tithes are unjust, burdensome, and misused, proposing abolition with life pensions for current clergy and a graduated fund to support surviving incumbents, bishops, and parish priests while selling church lands to reduce influence.
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Ferfaru
London
Sven
Conmon
Law
Army
Lederty
England
Friends
Young
Blackstone
Dean of Gloucester backs abolition of tythes
A Protestant P. S. argues the Dean of Gloucester has recommended abolition of tythes to aid reform. He suggests the dignitary fears laity grievances and hints at using the move to preserve some form of tythes rather than total extinction.
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P. S
Gloucester
Perhas
Port mail packet stories and Cambridge county meeting plea
A London London to Dublin packet failed and sunk after being captured near the Head by privateers. News notes the East India Company charter expiring, political shifts in Ireland, and a Cambridge county meeting request urging a constitutional redress of grievances with High Sheriff summoned for March 25 1780. Local officials and a long list of signatories appeal for support.
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Uilsborough
Dublin
Berborough Packer
Black Prince and Princess
East India Company
Duke of Leinster
Ireland
Shannon
Ryman
Bedford
John Walter
Bawsfy
Suffolk
Horatio Walpole
Lord Walpole
Wolterton
Norfolk
Jacob Pieston
Westminster French Charity School
The
Greeks
Hoglane
Soho
Requist
Bert Meats
Shire Hall
Cambridge
Thomas Rumbold Hall
York
Fragmented financial note with vague figures and clergy terms
The text lists scattered monetary figures and clergy references, mentioning Parochial Clergy, bishops, and large sums. It reads as an irregular financial note or advertisement with unclear context and numerous numbers, rendering the overall meaning obscure.
Six ships of Chevalier de Ternay division sail for America
News from Holland and Brest report rapid fitting out of the six ships forming the Chevalier de Ternay's division bound for the United States. Six regiments are to embark on the squadron. Paris notes that Marquis de la Fayette has left Versailles to join General Washington as Major General in uniform.
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Paris
Brest
Chevalier de Ternay
United States of North America
Marquis de la Fayette
Versailles
Washington
Prices of STOCKS this Day at Tivo a' Cloce
Prices of stocks and annuities with varied per cent rates and bonds listed. Notes mention Bank duty, government annuities, India Road stock, New Jersey Insurance, lottery tickets, and exchange figures in old currency, reflecting market conditions of the day.
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Gaewk
Notice to supply double headed swat from 32 to 3 pounders
March 7 1780 the Principal Officers of this Majesty's Ordnance announce ready to receive proposals on Tuesday the 14th at the office in St Margaret Street Westm. to supply double headed swat pattens from 32 pounders to 3 pounders. Proposals must state quantities deliverable time and price.
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Ordnanee
St. Margaret-street
Westmingler
Proposals for Powder Barrels at Tower Patterns Viewable
March 14 set for proposals from individuals to supply whole and half powder barrels with pink hoops. Office in St Margaret Street Worcester invites bidders to specify price, quantity, and delivery timeframe. Proposals to be received at the office. patterns of the barrels viewable at the Tower.
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London Evening Pol
Church
God
Pitt
Holyhead
Deal
Wind S
Pandora
Princess of Orange
Icemonger
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Happy Return
Charlot
Babell
Portsmouth
Albion
Hutchinson
Liverpoole
Lord Shelbourne
Monaay
County of
Cameriign
Jon Purchas
Jon Audley
E. K. Fordham
John Markins
Nash
Herreit St
Ifler
Edw
Standerd
Wm. Barres
Thomas Dennis
Om. Thorne Win Sunpon i.Sapty, Yun
Fleeehoer
Ae Oied
Sreprenton
Hs Caburn Wain
Curts
Joseph Moody the. Canham
Clemants
H . Hancock the. Offar
Redient
Lyon
Hancock the
Mising
John Barret
Newiing
Lilley Rob
Reahes
John Walad
Holkien
K. Correy
Coxa
Sam
Luke Sam
John Phillips
Peter R. Ldam
Sangin
Wallis Bom Holick
Ibu Gifford
Tames Bregh
S.c
S. Sappole
Holland
Inia
India
Fhut Bank Lorg Anuttics
Ornem
Ars
Essex Committee
Clelmatford
Robert Smyth
Aldridge
St. Martin’s-lane
Ignare
Fumne Hicks
der Tyshire
St. Margaret's Street
Woominster
Tueday
John Johnson
Prittlewell
Essex
Carewdon Hall
Rochford
Esex
Samuel Dearsley
Edward Killworth
Jeffrey Coe
Canewdon
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