Plan for Peace Amid War Debate in Parliament
A heated parliamentary debate centers on a Duke’s plan to end civil strife with conciliation toward America. Advocates urge a royal proclamation offering arms suspension if colonies petition and state grievances, arguing it could restore peace and revive imperial commerce despite naval manpower strains and tax burdens.
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America
American Department
Ltis
Lord Dartmouth
England
Ireland
Phat
Great Britain
Discontent Over Motion on War and Naval Readiness
In a debate, Lorn Dartmouth resisted negative voting while honoring the Duke. He argued the motion would bring peace by avoiding a foreign war amid weak forces. He noted depleted navy and army, with troops sent to America, and questioned claims of naval strength as false as Eagle’s voyage to America with Lord Howe.
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Mann
America
Lord Howe
Admiralty
Admiralty Department
Fea
Quebec
Hamilton
Pownall
Navy
Duke of Grafton
Lord Sandwich
Equity
Loris
Engufa
Great Britain
Lord Hillsborough
Lor
Navy policy debate dominates tense adjournment
The speech defends official conduct and criticizes a rival, arguing the navy faced real shortages but has improved since November. It condemns convict or vagrant recruitment and presses humane, moral service, while warning that negotiation with America requires prudence, not extremist measures.
Bill to dissolve Eliot marriage passed in Lower House
Friday, March 15. The Lower House read several private bills a first time and ordered a second reading. A bill to dissolve John Elliot's marriage and permit a later remarriage was read a second time and committed for Tuesday. Ashwood, Lee, and Boreham enclosure bills were read a third time and passed. Adjourned.
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John Elliot
Ashwood
Lee
Boreham
Bristol
Admiralty
Debate and proceedings in the House of Commons
Thursday session records the second reading and committee actions on the insolvency relief bill the militia and other measures including naval supply and a Scotch militia bill with divisions on funding and qualifications. adjournment set for Monday.
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Pee House
Ina
T. Townshend
Enclosed Herefordshire Estates Auction at Ross
Two lots to be sold by auction on Thursday 21 March at the Swan and Falcon Ross between 3 and 6 pm. Lot 1 Treseck Farm with 250 acres plus paper and grist mills. Lot 2 Biblet Farm with 28 acres. Both estates lie in Herefordshire parishes near Hereford and Ross, with river Wye water, timber valued for sale, and options to buy on site.
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Herefordshire
Swan and Falcon
Ross
Tresseck
Hentland
Ballingham
Little Dew Church
Hereford
Trehenfield
England
Dumerre
Treffeck
Edward Williams
Trilock House
Wetley
Chancery-lane
London
Wiaac Taylor
Holder
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Lorn
Dartmouth
the Duke Or
Manchester
Richimond
House ¢ Commons
France
Market Stret
Oxford-market
Oxford- Road
Gaatemen
Fredhon
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