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Debtor’s Remonstrance to King and Allied Truces
A fragmentary historical page discusses remonstrances to the king over Franche County’s grievances and taxes. It includes calls for magistrates to present truth, condemnations of prohibitions and burdens, and a plea for a defensive alliance with a neutral power amid English naval pressure. It then shifts to notices of promotions, naval actions, and trials, interweaving royal requests with local civil and military appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Alcan
M. de Calmetta
Denmark
Republick
England
Copenhagen
M. de la Calmette
United Provinces
Rochfort
Brest
Quebeck
Lord Anson
Sir Edward Hawke
America
Blewett
Jamaica
Streights
S Moore
Houghton
John Wall
William Jackson
Charles Horde
Thomas Milner
Charles Hawker
James Johnsstone
Joseph Buley
Andrew Young
James Rooke
M’kenzie
Alexander Duff
Norman M’leod
Ambrose Wilkins
Winchester Cathedral
Amis
George Tims
Cotterbrook
Northampton
Peterborough
Darlington
Col. Carpenter
George Street
Hanover Square
St. Andrew’s Holborn
Barton
Francis Ayfcouch
South, Hold
Middlesex
Horfenaile
Deputy Horfenaile
Plymouth