Enrolment Fees and Naval Paper Changes Across the Realm
Reports discuss a proposed enrolment fee for signers mirroring a New World practice, the navy’s new papers listing seamen birthplaces and abodes, and the expected loss of public discharge forms. Letters from Boston condemn colonial fee abuses and royal directives bar such charges, urging officers to collect only authorized fees. News from Warsaw recounts Prussian Hussars raiding Great Poland, seizing locals and officials, while Ireland plans eight more regiments and Gates is named Major in the Royal American regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Boston
New-England
America
Warsaw
Great Poland
Fermelli
Sulkowski
Zauny
Kobolin
d’Olanow
Seuliierzyn
M. Kosenenbahr
Silesia
Poland
Ireland
Horatio Gates
Mayor Ackay
Earl of Bute
Francis Butler
Westlow
Cornwall
Mr. Dent
Young
King George’s
Custom-house
Oldfield
Lothbury
Twyford
Broad-street
Weston
Buckingham-court
Davis
Totenham
Middlesex
Evans
Moorfields
Royal Hospitals of
Bridewell
Bethlem
Bethlem Hospital
Pamphlet Notice on Annuities and Mortgages Offered
A public advertisement warns gentlemen to supply money by annuity for life, offering 100 to 600 pounds yearly and secured estates at favorable terms. Also touts Dr Walker’s patent cures claiming no mercury, sold at the Bible and Crown in Fleet Street. Advice given gratis by visiting offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James-Stree
Westminster
London
Flece-Lane
Grand Hertfordshire brick mansion with gardens and stables
A leasehold estate of 136 acres near Hertford, described as a substantial brick mansion in Farnen Pelham with four parlours on the first floor, extensive outbuildings, gardens, and water features. Includes arable and meadow, two handsome warithes, and Great Tythes. All but twelve acres free, held by the Treasurer of St. Patrick's for three lives. Located seven miles from Stortford and five from Buntingford. inquiries to Mr. John Cooper at Nance's Coffee-house Temple-bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim
Islington
Calne
Wiltshire
Quete
Smithfield
London
Meropolis
Thames
Bear Key
Uxbridge
Mell
Murray and Mewks
Leatherlane, Holbourn
Lady Partons
Finsbury
City and Liberty of
Westminster
Alingson
Newington
Newington-green
Uington
St. Clement’s
Saundes Welch
John Cox
Elgis
Litchfield-street
Black-buy-alley
Farnen
Pelham
Hertford
Clurey
Prent Pethao
Furneux Pelham
John Cooper
Nance's Coffee-hont
Temple-b
Trade woes sparked by late regulations hit colonies hard
Letters from the London Evening Post lament policy changes in Africa and the colonies that cripple trade and push makers toward rival wares once imported from England. The writer urges immediate ministry action to restore commerce and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avarica
England
Anti‑Jesuit Attacks and Satirical Proposals in Letters
A letter writer condemns Jesuit influence and indulgences, argues for ridicule as a weapon, and proposes engraving a satirical piece depicting devils and holy figures. He cites Tilotson and references the South Sea affair, urging engraving Hogarth to produce a modern, provocative print to influence public opinion. The piece ends signed Anti-Jesuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vercrel
London
Tilotson
Hell
Hells
Miro Hogarth
Fervarts
Cliffes
Prinefelier
India
Also Mentioned on This Page
Achin
Boaz
Mat
Defespion
Slonon
Jerimle
Phram
Buriah
St. John’s Day
Luis Ot
Jerusalem
Queen's Artis
St. Paul's Church Yard
W. Nicoll
St. Pawl’s
Churel Y Ad
Edinburgh
John Quincy
M.D
T. Lensman
Guincy
James
Sally
Sea Service
J. Newbery
Bible and
Sun
Se. Paul’s
Chinrcu-Yard
Great Ktan
Licland
Cotonies
London Evening-Pok
London Evening Post
Olosery
Lillibuilaro
James the Second
St. Germains
Tam
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