Parliament debates including American funds and account control
The debate centers on accounting for money sent to America and who controls liquidation. Cornwall argues the Treasury cannot speed settlements due to the Commander in Chief’s role. Townshend and Conway criticize account burdens on generals. Burke and Dempter chide the system, while others push amendments on extraordinaries. the House clears the gallery and adjourns after long discussion.
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Cornwall
America
Fai
William Howe
T. Townshend
Conway
Treasury
Burke
House of Commons
Dempter
Clayton
Langers
Cvac
Col
Barre
Nomination Call to Cambridge County Electors
On board the Resolution at Spithead on April 9, Robert Manners informs the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Cambridge that a day for nominating county candidates for the next general election has been publicly advertised by the High Sheriff. He cites duty and health as reasons for not soliciting in person, recalls his father the late Marquis of Granby, and offers his services for the forthcoming general election.
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Spithead
Cambridge
Marquis of
Granby
Isis
Seave
Bonsor
Robert Manners
Charles Town
King’s Bench
Messrs
Bearcroft
Howorth
Henry Bate
Essex
Duke of Richmond
Bare
Haswell
Bate
Plymouth
Laswell
Dunning
Lee
Lord Mansfield
Mr. Peckham
Barr
Bates
Raineil
Earl of Pembroke
House of Lords
Pucsusin Miod
Duke Lewis of Brunswick
Holland
Cook
Taylor
Coionel
Czbinent Council
Brown
H Persion
Leuch Bulls
Dublin
M —J
D dL
Yokshire
Rotherham
Bunny Mead
John
William Plummer
Ely
Herfordshire
Cavendish-square
Warren
Charles Robinson Seeks Canterbury Parliamentary Seat in 1789
In Canterbury the author urges Freemen to support his candidacy as MP, pledging loyalty to the constitution and economy in public finance. He promises to pursue equal representation, shorter Parliaments, and defense of city rights, while remaining a devoted citizen of Canterbury. He signs as Charles Robinson dated April 25, 1789.
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Milles
House of Commons
Charles Robinson
Canterbury
Commons House of
John Cartwright
Almon
Piccadilly
Dilly
Poultry
Vessels Reach Amsterdam News of War and Currency
An extract from Bolton's letter via a March 1 arrival at Amsterdam reports Britain enjoys peace at Boston, depictions of strong enlistments, and cheap provisions amid currency depreciation. It notes Clinton’s expedition at Charles Town remains uncertain, Gates advances in Maryland, and European financiers’ views on American freedom.
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Vefselis
Amsterdam
America
Boiton
Clinton
Gates
Rhodes Mand
Maryland
Charles Town
Boston
Bolton
Europe
Sir Henry Clinton
Marco
Sir Harry
Rharpor
H. Clinton
Dromedary and East Indiaman Neptune Sail from Graving Dock
May 3 report lists remaining His Majesty's ship Dromedary and Supply victualler with Juiliye Washington sailing to Rotter dam. Neptune East Indiaman just departed. Other ships Goodwill Qlobus Emanuel Blom and Concordia Schinz from Lisbon Amsterdam Norway noted.
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Deal
Dromedary
Supply Victualler
Juiliye
Washington
Rotter
Gravefexd
Black Cart
Peters
Dan
Zxk
Young Vroslte
Aie
Lisbon
Goodwill
Qlobus
Amsterdam
Emanuel
Blom
Concordia
Schinz
Norway
Prices of Stock Market Report at Two O Clock
Prices of stocks and bonds listed with varied figures and fractions. Bank stocks and annuities quoted with multiple percentages, prices in dollars and fractions, notes on shares and government bonds. Auction or lottery tickets and exchange bills appear among the items.
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Apollonius Rhodius
Francis Fawkes
Colutius
Helen
J. Dodsley
Pall Mall
Joseph Gurney
Authortty
Andrew Breeme
Ravione- Piace
Jane Carr
John Wvelson
Willia Edward
Jane Morley
Fraceis Tuompton
M. Gurney
Beil-yarc
Temyle-har
Postscript
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Barrington
Namur
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Monkhouse
New York
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Good Hope
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Flaxon
Marseilles
Anne
Barbadoes
Leck
Barrowby
Thirk
Mary Wood
Ledtie
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Court of King’s Bench
Broughton
Red Lion Inn
Barnet
Thurtay
George Sutton
Stockton Upon Tee
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William Horsfall
Storthes Hall
West Ridine
Yorkshire
IP News
Basa Annuitier Redacen
Dito
Seth Se
Artustics
Qyper Cearps
Santon
Retein
Penession
Wiliam Fairchild
Banks
Lepard
Newgate-street
Fourdrinier
Lombard-street
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Society
Bath
Somerset
Wilts
Alocester
Dorset
Bristol
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