Admiralty Critique and Keppel Acquittal Rhetoric
A polemical letter lauds Admiral Keppel after a recent acquittal and condemns Tory ministers. The writer warns Parliament to remove Tory influence, cites national decline, and argues for accountability through united Commons action. He condemns a hypothetical court martial to absolve the prosecutor and fears royal divide from public opinion.
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Three Kingdoms
Admiral Keppel
Hetill
Philip de Comines
Edward the Mh
Lewis the Xith
France
Belial
Rose of Sharon
Britain
Great Britain
Voyage to New Guinea and Magindano by Forrest
Thusday edition printed on royal paper details a voyage on the Tartar Galley belonging to the East India Company in 1774 75 and 76. It includes plans charts and views with 33 copper plates and a Magindano vocabulary. Published by Robson Donaldson Robinson and others in London and Edinburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon. East-India Company
Caldwell
Vivarez
Sharp
Price
New Guinea
Balambangan
Magindano
Sooloo
Acquittal of Admiral Keppel Trial Published Notice
Public notice explains the 1779 court martial of Admiral Keppel on HMS Britannia with an appendix and defense papers, published by J. Almon and W. Blanchard under the Admiral's permission, warning against imitations and Blandemor substitutions. It notes the defense and associated papers were examined by George Rogers, and that no other edition carries authentic copies.
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Keppel
Sponderce
Augustus
Keppe
Britannia
Portsmouth
W. Blanchard
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
W. Smell
George Rogers
E Q
Blandemor
Blanchard
C. i
James
Borwick
Gray’s Inn
George Scott
Wooltton Hall
Essex
Erands
Nzewskry
St. Paul’ Church Yard
London
Dr. James
Bruton Sweet
Impeachment Talk on Kings Service and People’s Welfare
A heated denunciation argues the Crown served at court harms the nation, opposing ministers who place royal favor above public welfare. It warns Britain’s rulers risk claiming divine right, enabling abuse of power and plunder of the people, while challenging Tory doctrine.
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Commons
America
Admiralty and Keppel Trial Spark in London Reports
London reports Sir Charles Hardy to command the fleet after refusals. Admiralty blamed for delays as West India convoy waited at Portsmouth with NE winds. Keppel trial exposes alleged log-book alterations and suppressed testimony. Greenwich Hospital fire risk discussed, and political tempers rise over Lord Sandwich and public clamor.
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Charles Hardy
Hardy
Lord Sandwich
Charles
Greenwich Hospital
Admiralty
West India
Portsmouth
N.E
Admiralty Board
K2ppel
Lords of the Admiralty
Bazely
Formidable
Hugh Paller
Admiral Montague
Captain Bazeley
Admiral Campbell
Captain Hood
Keppel
Hugh Palliser
Fox
House of Commons
Mulgrave
Jemmy Twitcher
Duke of Grafton
Lord Shelburne
House of Lords
West Indies
Geneal Grant
St. Lucia
Dominica
Providence
Cooper
Sunderlands
TOBY in Our Text A FRIEND TO VIRTUE STOCK PRICES
Fragmentary stock report lists bank stock figures and annuities with percentage quotes and digits. Mentions India stock and bonds, Royal Assurance and Navy Albrace, lottery tickets, scrip and Omnium shares with varied yields, in a dated market section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Virtue
India
Fea
Royal Assurance New Navy Albrance
No title available from readable fragments
Fragmentary text presents a rhetorical indictment of a government figure, accusing them of tyranny and deceit. The language hints at centuries old political satire, with phrases about wolves among sheep and moral condemnation. The passage references providence and reward, ending with a claim of perpetual defeat.
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