Meeting of Bankers and Liverymen in London
The record notes a meeting at the London Tavern where bankers discuss Pitt's stance on a shift to place bankers on par with the Bank of England, legal tender status for bank notes, and repayment rights. Resolutions praise the Livery of Lorton, the Common Hall, and Alderman Combe, while promising a petition to Parliament if Pitt blocks the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Lorton
Leber Jatt
Alderman Combe
London Tavern
Bank of England
Pitt
Mc Pitt
Georges Prescot
Committee of Bankers
Hoare
House of Commons
Sansom
Langston
Lontini
H House of Comment
Common Council
Cormbe
Aia
Che 'Aldermaan
Cafe
Hich
Historic Common Hall Debates Amid War Repercussions
The Common Hall debates amid postwar financial strain with Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and MPs. Speakers condemn national debt rise, urge peace, and authorize presenting a petition to His Majesty. Clerks and sheriffs oversee processe, with praise for leadership and calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Waddington
Alderman. Skisner
Alderaran
Petigion
Lorch
Alderman Newman
Widow Whets Pills Claims Public Support in London Notices
Fragmented OCR reveals a 1797 London notice offering Widows Whets Pills with claims of benefit. Includes testimonials, addresses, and sale details across multiple streets, urging claimants to present losses by fire and seek compensation. Mentions Mrs. Tregent and Kearster distributors and various endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eics
Pefeby
Neanessa
Bank-ireet
Lond
Yen
Kearsrey
Norfolk-street
Mitesh J
Beare
Lens
London
Welch
G. Kearster
Haters Lane
Oxton
I. Golding
The
Pasttoun
R. Stringer
Strang
Pacar
Ward
Ae Gate
Holbors
Price Tao
Corfidei
His
Fragmentary legal notice with penalties in unclear script
A damaged OCR style notice references penalties and payments under a legal framework. Names appear as ANTAO TODD and FRANCIS FHEELING with mentions of a hundred pounds weekly and a halving of penalties. Unclear language suggests ongoing file practice and royal authority in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomiate Hafels
Liformer
Antao
Todd
Francis Fheeling
Seine
Prussian Moves Toward Rhine Stir Paris Papers
Friday March 24 reports from Paris and Madrid note Prussian troop advances toward the Rhine and rumored secret terms with France. Speculation centers on Holland independence and Stadtholder provisions while Madrid dispatches claim treason fears around Cadiz crews and Jervis earned Portugal’s favor to repair fleets, possibly triggering war with Portugal.
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Paris
Rhine
French Republic
Holland
Netherlands
France
Madrid
Cadiz
Mazzaredo
Jervis
St Lifven
Portugal
Surry Assizes Indictments and Local Tragedies Reported
The Surry Assizes records indictments against Bayes, Nelson Jackin, and George Pideper for robbery of William Haydon of Gullaford. Trials note others convicted for counterfeiting and theft. A fatal fire at Haydon Square and a Dublin park meeting over a pistol dispute are among dramatic incidents. Margaret Leefor aka Peg Phenter dies, celebrated by European courtiers. A Glasgow financial theft and a brutal assault near Bakers Lane worsen a tense period for readers.
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West
Nethsniel Jackin
George Pideper
Mmka
William Haydon
Gullaford
Chree Giineas
Ager
Gaitch
Haydon
Guy
Janes Rawliifan
William Gaftenavas
Thomas
Cove
John Wen
Duez
Phoenix Park
Dublin
Cornwall
Stephen’s
Green
Maui
Royal Inchange
Old Mankind
Scotland
Fegny
Banks
Glasgow
John
George
Corinth Fencibles
Lynn
Bakers Lane
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Meeting OF Bankers
Ghaslemén
Penton
Chef Mapistraie
Mr. Smith
Apenall
Wetca
Surry
Second
Bayes
John Morey
Cattet
Len
Margaret Leefor
Peg Phenter
Jn. Bownes-fresty Dabiniz
Europe
Jeseppit Pedis
Hs Haas
Duke of Rutland
Hera
Borla Peteganny
Bernard Sparrowy
Miss Achetony
Orig
Gunn
Tesa
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