British appointments and mourning orders in Cork and Chelsea
James Molesworth to be Lieutenant Governor of Cork and adjacent forts. John Calcraft to be Agent and Solicitor to three Regiments of Invalids and indebted companies. John Luke Nicoll to be Secretary and Register to the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. Lord Chamberlain sets mourning rules for the late King of Spain and Princess Elizabeth Caroline with dates. Notices list innkeeper John Baldrey and tradesmen Michael Wills, James Aldridge, William Kenrick, George Strong in various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Molesworth
Cork
John Calcraft
Peregrine, Furye
John Luke Nicoll
Royal Hospital
Chelsea
Peregrine Furye
Lord Chamberlain
King of
Spain
Elizabeth Caroline
His Majesty
N Krupts
John Baldrey
Norwich
Michael Wills
Bristol
Linnen-Draper
James Aldridge
Westborne
Sussex
Chapmar
William Kenrick
Amsterdam
East Greenwich
Kent
George Strong
St. John
Southwark
London Common Council Funds Subscription Procedure 1759
The Common Council of London on August 17 1759 resolved that after the intended service is promoted and subscriptions are collected any surplus money held by the Chamberlain shall be returned to subscribers or their representatives pro rata. The subscription book will be open at Guildhall Chambers from ten till five daily except Sundays and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glyn
City of London
Chamber of London
Hodges
Chamberslain
Guildhall
Tang
Guildhall Subscription for Landmen inlists five guinea bounty
In 1759 London notices extend enlistment for landmen to serve the king. Bounty of five guineas offered to each able bodied man who presents within one month of the 16th inst. to Guildhall or St Albans tavern committee offices. Discharge after three years or war ends grants free trade in city. Meetings set through November for enlistment under terms not to leave Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
London
Chamberlain of
Great Britain
St. Alban’s Tavern
St Alban’s Street
Middlesex
Liberty of Westminster
St. Lban’s Tavern
St. Martin In
Aid Committee
City and Liberty of Westminster
St. Alban’s
St. Alban’s Street
Thavith
Alf. Drummond and Co
Chaving-Cross
Backwell and Go
Pall-mall
Campbell and Co
Giflingham Cooper
Snow and Co
Strand
St Martin’s Vestry
St. Martin’s Lane
Ipswich Election Nomination for George Montgomerie
A 1759 Ipswich notice to the Free Burgesses and town meeting urges votes for George Montgomerie as representative in Parliament, succeeding Samuel Kent. The call asks for support at the ensuing election and appeals to voters’ interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
George Montgomerie
Samuel Kent
Reinforcements to M d'Armentieres reach by early next month
Reports from Wesel and Amsterdam describe Flanders forces marching to join M d'Armentieres with Damas et Orleans Cavalry three Swiss regiments two artillery gunners two horses and 200 wagons. Expected arrival by the 2nd or 3rd of next month. Names of senior officers listed amid army reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeterday
Flanders
Duffeldorp
M. d’Armentieres
Damas Et Orleans
Wesel
M.D’ Armentieres
Duke de Broglio
Upper Rhine
Meff
de Chevreuse
de Noailles
de Briffack
de Baufremont
de Nicolai
de Fitz-James
Amsterdam
England
Seine
Rodney
Broderick
Hardy
Hawke
Boys
Bruffels
Torgau the Roth
Strehlen
Belgern
Francfort
Buccow
France
Leipfic
Whitter
Prince Henry
Finck
Vistula
Count Soltisoff
Brussels
Versailles
M. Faubert
Thurer
East Indies
M. Lally
Paris
Sit
Sir Walter Blackett's Infirmary Gift and Local Marriage
Newcastle reports Sir Walter Blackett has given to the Infirmary with part of the interest directed to a clergyman for divine service and visiting the sick. Also noted is the marriage of Mr. King, a London coal merchant, at St Olave's to Miss Ifaacson, daughter of Anthony Ifaacson, Esq. of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Newcastle
Walter Blackett
Tocol
King
Mark Lane
London
St. Olave’s
Muss Ifaacson
Anthony Ifaacson
Tnis Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. B
Southampton
Winchester
H. B. Leces
Ele&ion
Wolfe
M. Thrush
King’s Arms
Salisbury Court
Fleet-Street
Fanny M
High Court of Admiralty of
Justice- Hall
Old Baily
Tagmas SaLussbury
Knt. L. L. D
High Court of Admiralty
Edward Crive
Henry Bathurst
Henry Bathurst, Two of the Justices of His Majesty’s Court of Common Pleas
His Majesty’s Commissioners
John Rivington
Bible and
St. Paul’s Church
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
J. Newbery
Bible and Sun
St. Paul's Church-Yard
R. Bailye
Litchfeld
J. Leake
W. Frederick
Bath
B. Collins
Salisbury
S. Stabler
York
Tatler
Isaac Breexarstarf
Hayman
Grignion
R. Tonson
Spectator
Guardians
Freeholder
William Pitt
Wace
Vaarole
William Rider
A.B
St. Bansee
Jesus College
Xford
I. Pottinger
Dunciad
Pater-nofter- Row
Great-Britain and Ireland
Witton-House
Smyrna
Greece
Mantheus
Athos
Jupiter
Henry
Earl of Pembroke
R. Baldwin
Paternoster Row
E. Easton
Hungerford Chapel
Salisbury Cathedral
Edinburgh
Commodore Boys
Evans
Webb
Bethel
Knight
Angel
Preston
Payne
Keith
Clefp
Tinker
Port News
Deal
Vailliant
Hopewell
Everton
Beton
New York
Sukey
Rawlings
Virginia
William
Hattin
Lisbon
Polly
Cowin
Exchange
Pollard
Gibraltar
Scott
Montferrat
Barbadoes
Richardson
Chester
Daniel
Dean
Barker
Dublin
Stiles
M’flevan
Sarah
Elizabeth Holloway
Elizabeth
Portsmouth
Supply
Lyon
Dorchester
Cross
Mary Jemima
Broad
Plymouth
M. W. Falmouth
John
Richard
Lilvermore
Oporto
Cardiffe Castle
Roberts
Malaga
Lark
Burter
Shoreham
Batchelor
Robert
Plynouth
Mercury
Dowman
Topsham
Wand
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