Committee of Parliament Rallies for Redress Against Riots
Fragmentary 1782 records show a committee formulating stance against American war, demanding redress for grievances and defending royal authority. Names include Sir Francis, Vincent, Keppel, Clayton, Mawbey, Hotham, Day, and others amid debates on military discretion and magistracy. They authorize deputies to confer with colleagues in London and Westminster and adjourn subject to the chairman.
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Broyr
King's Council
William“Amherst
Beech
Buc
Gficdr
Ifmal- Aed
Urgenc
Commons
Engig
Bart. F. Smith Budgen
J. Teco
Rickolin Nicholls
Thomas. Day
Aps
Lodon
Westminster
Margate to Ostend neutral boats announce new services
EM Murdoch and Co advertise Margate Ostend neutral passage boats with ready sails daily and services for passengers carriages baggage and horses. Agents Smith and Beason in Margate offer lodging and full accommodations at the Hotel in the New Square while foreign money exchange and daily coaches are available. The notice also details a state lottery with return of purchase money and new policy options for prizes and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson .and Co
Bowery
Pope
Cornhill
In- Serathey
Asundea
Aol
Tv Sobol
Amy Prizz
Fiske
Hany Ptiec
Espinager
Margate
EM. Murdock and Co. Merchans
Offend
M.ve
Mary
Mirgate
Ostend
Dover
Mea
Smith and Beason
Newquare
Ha el
Lacestia
London
Charing Cross
Hornsby and Co
Aldgate
York
Covent-Garden
Guinea
Shitingi
Seco
Alto
Polite Repository and Almanack for the Year 1781-0
An early 18th century publication announces the Polite Repository or Pocket Companion for the year 1781 containing births marriages dearths and notable events of European royalty, British offices, parliament lists, militia and army officers with ornamented memo pages, printed in Salisury court and sold by Peacock and booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauoners Almanacks
Polite Repository
Europe
Great Britain
Milicix
Dc, &c
Wm’ Peacock
Salisuary Court
Town
Cruery
Foreign intelligence on Gibraltar and Tangier trade activity
Madrid dispatches report continued activity by Dion Barcelo with small vessels reaching Gibraltar from the African coasts. The English Consul at Tangier notes high prices for freighting. A combined fleet of over 46 ships is fortified with monthly provisions.
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Madrid
Dion Barcelo
Gibraltar
Tangier
Paty
Catiz
Fleet at Cadiz Seeks Provisions for 30000 Men
An American ship reports Washington advancing to New York and French volunteers ready to raid Long Island in support of operations. Rochelle dispatch notes M. de Guichen's fleet returning to France with 22 ships of the line and a valuable convoy expected.
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Cadiz
Paris
St. Martin
Isle of Rhe
Salem
Washington
New York
Long Island
Rochelle
M. de Guichen
France
Rumors on Admiral Rodney and Washington rise in late letters
Authentic accounts from Admiral Rodney describe his Antigua decline and an August expedition with 13 sail of the line. Reports from England discuss General Washington near New York and Gates in the Carolinas, with strong forces and measures against Cornwallis. News from St. Kitts, Bengal, and large naval plans suggest heavy fighting and looming debt, while Clinton reportedly returns home after Cornwallis’s demise.
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Rodney
Antigua
England
North America
Mont. Dé Guithen
Cape
Europe
Gakdown
North América
America
France
Washington
New York
Gates
South Carolina
Lord Cornwallis
India Company
Bengal
Holland
Ganges
Mauritios
Manilas
Committee of Supply
Odo
Clinton
Court hearing on Lord Gordon trial and public notices
The report lists witnesses for the Lord George Gordon trial at the Court of King's Bench, plus remarks on Lord Mansfield and Lords North. It notes deaths and appointments, including Sir Nathaniel Hankerson and Mr. James Cranke, and advertises a state lottery scheme with prizes and offices.
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Countess of Donegail
King’s Bench
Middlesex
George Gorddn
Geo. Gordon
Eee Caor
Wallingsrd
George Rous
Shatesbury
Anstruther
Wright and Hay
Chamberlain
Th. Treasury
Pearson and
Barwell
House of Commons
C. Macrae
Bowyer
Church of England
Parroutt
Lord Mansfield
Lords North
Henry Bownes
Lattrell
Minehead
Somersetthire
Ulverstone
Lancashire
James Cranke
Epsom
Nathaniel Hankerson
Bombay
John Davidson
Lintroln’s Inn
Forres
Scotland
Rofe
Barton Upon Humber
Williamt Gildas
James Dalton
Catharing Hall
Cambridge
Coton
Pall Mall
Thomas Stewart
Jamaica
Meff. Sharman and Co. Ac
Poultry
Cornhill
Fide S
Treet
Cocktpur-street
Charing Cross
High- Holftorn
St. James’s-street
Sharmrah and Co
Mesfis, Richardson and Goodluck
Halfa Guinea
Bank of England
Abov
London Bridge
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Serkey
Ignofi
T. Yn Wood
H. Vincent
C. Webb
I Ss “Budgen
D. Manning
J. ‘Nicholls
Vref
Hone
Breit
Hanfard
Gétrard-Breet
Dell Sccutety
Foreign Intelligence
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