Execution of John Baptista Pele in Lisbon 1775
An extract from an 18th century Lisbon record recalls the trial of John Baptista Pele, convicted by the Supreme Funco de Inconfidencia for alleged conspiracies and violent plots. The narrative details his life, nocturnal visits, and attempts to flee Europe, culminating in a brutal execution by four horses and burning, after steadfastly proclaiming innocence.
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Lisbon
John Baptista Pele
Funco
Araze
Genoa
Europe
Corpo Santo
Luiz Joze Ce Figueiredo
Vale ¢A
Pombal
Belem
Queira
England
Falmouth
Seareh
Torigyé
Luiz Joze de Figueiredo
Petition and Memorial to His Majesty Presented in Newcastle
Mr. Greive bears a petition and memorial to the King requesting lenient measures with America. It is signed by 1210 Burgesses Traders and Inhabitants of Newcastle who wish it presented by their representatives. He seeks approval from Sir Walter Blackett and Sir M Ridley for signing and presenting the document on Sunday at 11:30 am November 5 1775.
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Greive
Walter Blackegr
America
Newcastle
Walter Blackett
M. Ridley
M. W. Ridley
Petition to King Presented by Walter Blackett
Walter Blackett writes to Mr. Greive and Sir M W Ridley asking leave to present a Petition and Memorial to the King after he has read and considered the document. Dated Half Moon Street Sunday at one o'clock November 5, 1775.
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Walter Blackett
Greive
M. W. Ridley
King
Moos-street
Petition Copy Returned by Bearer in Suffolk Street
R Greive returns compliments to Sir W Blackett and, per request, sends a copy of the Petition. He asks it be returned by the bearer at Suffolk Street on Sunday at two o'clock.
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R. Greive
W. Blackett
Fanthia
Suffolk Street
Matthew Ridley Delays Answer to Petition Request in 1775
Sir Matthew Ridley offers polite compliments to Mr. Greive and declines to sign and present a Petition and Memorial from the free Burgesses and Inhabitants of Newcastle until he learns the petition’s nature and contents. He would have answered by the next morning, but he was dressing, Sunday, November 1775, Burlington Street.
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Matthew Ridley
Greive
Newcastle
Matthew
Burlington
Ireet
Petition and Memorial Delivered for Early Reply
MB Greive presents compliments to Sir M Ridley and sends a copy of the Petition and Memorial requesting its return by the bearer. Sir Mathew's determination is awaited as Sir Walter Blackett has promised an answer in the morning. 7 Suffolk fire on Sunday evening at Yeh o'clock.
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MB. Greive
M. W. Ridley
Mathew
Walter Blackett
Suffolk
Walter Blackett’s Compliments on Petition Signing Reason
Walter Blackett presents compliments to Mg Greive he has read the petition and meetings and will send an answer tomorrow morning lands or four o’clock Landry past four Sin aryapoet pleases to adopt the following as my reasons for not signing and presenting to his Majesty
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Walter Blackett
Mg.Greive
Landry
Petition and Memorial on Parliament’s Authority over Colonies
Ces W. Blackett signs a lengthy Sunday evening letter dated 5 November 1775 arguing that Parliament holds authority over the colonies and that the Petition and Memorial wrongly claim rights of Parliament. The author urges reconciliation and loyalty, noting the King's speech points toward peace if the colonies return to allegiance.
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Great-Britain
Apain
Ces W. Blackett
Letter from Matthew Ridley on New England measures 1775
In a Burlington dispatch dated Monday November 6 1775 Matthew Ridley declines to sign and present a petition and memorial from free Burgesses traders and inhabitants of New Castle expressing disapproval of recent measures in America. He argues Americans rebel to deny parliamentary authority but hopes lenient measures may restore obedience, citing His Majesty's mild disposition before coercive actions.
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Newcastle
America
Tam
Sig
Matthew While Ridley
Burlington-firest
Remarks on Newcastle MPs and party loyalties discussion
The letters urge transparency with constituents on American measures and criticize Sir Walter Blackett and Sir Matthew Ridley for perceived opportunism. They warn against tem- porary opposition tactics and stress consistency, independence, and fidelity to liberty. The piece reflects 18th century political rhetoric about Tory and ministerial stances, urging readers to scrutinize leadership and possible threats to freedom.
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Nesycastle
Matthew Ridley
Newcastle
Walter Backett
Walter Blackett
Elis
Kyng
Lewis Larurg
W. Blackett
Lord Sandwich
England
Matthew White Ridleyu
Tolleague
Reactions to Sir Matthew Ridley on American Affairs
A critical review of Sir Matthew Ridley as he denounces petitions against the Coercive Acts and defends American loyalty. The piece cites Ridley’s stance, contrasts it with Lord Granby’s rebuttal, and questions motive, consistency, and political consequences for the ministerial circle and Hanoverian cause. It references Parliament, the Revolution, and the King.
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