Cambridge County Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders Nomination Request
Robert Manners appeals to the Cambridge county gentlemen clergy and freeholders to attend the upcoming nomination day for the next general election. He cites professional duties preventing personal solicitation but seeks support, invoking his father the late Marquis of Granby and a commitment to constitutional principles as reasons to offer his services.
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Spithead
Cambridge
Sunderland
Marquis of
Granby
Robert Manners
Radnorshire
Fobunes
Radior
Curble
Walter Wilkins
Macflough
Protestant Association Call for United Action in London Petition
The Protestants announce another General Meeting before presenting a London Petition to Parliament. Exhortations urge unity for the Protestant interest to resist perceived threats, warning of division, despotism, and calamities if errors persist. Also notices for tea price listings and East India Company goods via Eagleton in London.
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Protestant Association
London
House of Commons
England
Wales
Scotland
Trie Friends
Great Britain
Late East India Company
Lowe Exchange
Eagleton
Origital Tea
Grasshopper
Bishop
Cornhill
East India Company
N. B
Dare Inc
Gentlemen and electors urged to elect Webb and Gideon
Two historical campaign notices petitioning voters in Bramber and Cambridge. Godfrey Webster thanks voters in May 1780 for backing reduced Crown influence and fiscal reform, pledging loyalty and service. Sampson Gideon announces willingness to represent Cambridge, vowing constant attendance in Parliament and independence from influence, April 1780.
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Bramber
Shoreham
Goring
Condus
House Minons
Lewes
House of Commons
Godfrey Webster
Battle Abby
Cilerey
Cambridge
Sampson Gideon
Regiment raised for Jamaica under Major General Rainsford
The King orders a regiment to Jamaica under Major General Rainsford. The Jamaica Planters and Merchants Committee promises a bounty in Sir Guineas to recruits who enlist, are attested, and embark on or before May 6. Subscriptions continue at Messrs Smith Payne and Smiths, near the Mansion House, James Allen, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argray and Co
Fleet-beer
Hill
Knigfith
Roo Ao
Margray and Co
Jamaica
Rainsford
Mercharta
Mesirs
Smith Payne
Smiths
Mafiin House
James Allen
Admiralty Dispatches and Fleet Moves Reported
An express arrives from Portsmouth to the Admiralty detailing Sir Charles Hardy’s illness and death at about 67, with mentions of Sir Thomas Pye and Admiral Barrington taking posts. It notes Sir George Rodney’s safe arrival at St Lucia, his plan to engage Guichen near Martinique, and fleet movements toward Port Royal. Additional items include prizes, ship arrivals, and various notices from London and abroad.
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Admiralty Ofice
Portsmouth
Charles Harry
Pountain
Highfseet
Charles Hardy
Flo
Plymouth
Greenwich Hospital
The
White
Thomas Pye
Charles Mardy
Barrington
Channel Fleet
Prince William
Royal George
Digby
Queen’s Palace
Iris
Admiralty
George Rodney
St. Lucia
Sir George
Barbadoes
Martinique
Mons. le Guichen
Lioyd
Liverpool
West Indies
Hyde Parker
St. Lucis
St. Lucie
Monsear Guichen
Admiral Parker
Csuichen
Parker
Marcenves
Sir George Rodney
Monsieur Guichen
Port Royal
Guichen
East India House
Pigot
Robert Morgan
China
Earl of Mansfield
William Fraser
Lord Holland
Stephen Wiliams
Glatton
John Clements
Robert Young
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Senate
Laurence Cox
Alargaret
G. Gordon
Welberk Strett
Welbeck Street
St. Famet’square
1814
New Grange
Leeds
Harvey
West York
Penzance
Steig
Havannah
Cadiz
Smallman
Riga
Baltic
Dunkirk
Lemon
Honduras
Kent
Moor
Tunbridge Wells
Latt Jude
General Frazer
Extead
Portmouth
Verne Taut
Copenhagen
Cate
Berl
Asis
Earl Taucenberg
Wiltshire
Certfordshire
Machter Wischester
Fromted
Peter Gunning
Retter
Langridge
Somerft
Mothiod Barley
Walidiure
Yourflay Fe
Mr. Evans
Batnglvce
Sheppard
Tio, Sheppard
Amport
Hampshire
James Williams
Spencery
Dorsethire
Charlottte Ryves
Thomas Ryves
Rawden
Robert Mackenzie
Edinburgh
Arriot Ann Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie
Wempstead
Anthony Buchanan
Edmonton
Richard Walkden
London Bridge
Cafe
Turnagzinlane
Farrington Without
Hugh Water
Bride
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