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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 16, 1780
Page
1
A 1780 letter from Laurence Cox thanks Honiton electors for their earlier reception and pledges to stand again for Parliament on a nonpartisan basis. He emphasizes serving the borough’s interests and pursuing measures for the common welfare, awaiting continued support at the forthcoming general election.
THO. STANLEY writes that his unanimous election was rare and asks for continued support. He explains his parliamentary duties force a late county visit postponement and pledges to focus on duty in Parliament and Lancaster County’s commercial interests if re elected.
Godfrey Webster announces his candidacy for Parliament representing the Rape of Bramber and Shoreham, noting his Sussex standing and focus on reducing Crown influence and cutting burdens. He cites past petitions at Lewes and service on a county committee, pledging to support economy and constitutional reform while addressing voters within Bramber.
The letter from THOMAS LISTER dated April 24 1780 requests Lancaster Freeholders trust to elect him as an independent representative in Parliament promising impartial conduct and support for landed and mercantile interests. Another note from SAMPSON GIDEON on April 18 1780 offers continued faithful service to Cambridge Freeholders, pledging attendance and independence. The excerpt also references a debate between Count Welderen and Lord Stormont over treaty compliance and ship releases, noting disagreements and a split among ministers.
A May 13 letter from Castle-freet addresses the County of Suffolk clergy gentry and freeholders. It denies rumors that the writer will decline offering services at the upcoming election and expresses gratitude for the honor shown, pledging to seek a post when appropriate.
A notice from G. Gordon President Welbeck Street London May 8 urges Protestants to unite for civil and religious liberty. A general meeting will precede the London Petition presented to Parliament as petitions from England Wales and Scotland accumulate. Signatures welcome at the President's House Welbeck Street daily before four.
The Emperor leaves for his estates in Poland with a retinue, possibly meeting the Empress of Russie at Mohilov. Reports from Paris note De Ternay's failed draft with ships. London notices mention Welderen's memorial to Stormont, and Jacob Nemet, dentist, promotes Pearl Essence and Pearl Centrifrice dentifrice with claims of teeth whitening and health benefits at Cockspur Street and Leadenhall Street shops.
The document notes a large number of transports to be raised for the current year, with costs near 80,0001. Jamaica reports fleet sail from Blue Fields for England on the right of June under convoy. Guernsey reports the Duke of Cumberland privateer and the Bird sighting a 40 gun frigate off Scilly. many captured ships are listed. Also reports the Martagon, a Spanish ship, taken to Lisbon, and a 26 gun French privateer raiding near Sunderland taking several loaded colliers and brigs. The Hethuys Ortenburgh was captured by an English privateer but retaken by Dutch, and the William blown from Dublin to repair. The Nancy wrecked off France, crew saved. A French dramatist’s debt resolution ends in marriage to his washerwoman to settle twenty louis d’or with two hundred ducats as settlement. An Aldermen meeting lacks bread price changes. Obits note Rev Mr Fox’s death aged 76 after 47 years as vicar. John Wirning dies aged ? in London area. others noted in Windsor and Kensington.
Frgay Meming records show scoring events at 30 minutes and 20 seconds in the afternoon period with four points, followed by 37 in the morning and 52 in the afternoon in a sequence of timed scores.
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