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Freedom of York City Admittance Gratitude Letter
Reports the admission of an unnamed individual to the Freedom of the City of York and the gratitude expressed by both the recipient and Mr. Legge for their Apparent public service motives. Letters from St James's Square and Downing Street dated March 9 11 1758 feature praise, humility, and loyalty to the Crown. The piece also covers bread regulation bills, market prices, butter and cheese supply, and various local notices including deaths and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitt
Raper
City of
York
St. James’ S Square
Legge
City of York
Downing-street
H. B. Legge
Winchester
Ireland
France
Clermont
Hanover
Marshal Richelieu
Jamaica
Leghorn
Pentenlugla
North Bergen
London
le Quinne
Phenix
Falmouth
Admiral Boscawen
Usthant
Kiplingcoats
Nefs
Royal Joseph
Henry Finch
His Majesty’s Works
James Paine
Richmond New-Park- Lodge
William Rice
Hampton-Court
Mr. Smith
Richmond
Kew
Hove
Bond Street
Ann Taylor
Taylor
Ely
Lord Barrymore
Bruton Street
Thomas Moftyn
County of
Flint
Roger Moftyn
Feversham
Robert Sherwood
Charles Brent
William Page
Rochester
Commissioner Farrington
Hillmer