King's Illness and Court Orders Reported in November 2788
A British court update notes the king’s improving condition after a bout of illness and mentions a council meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury. It records orders to prepare and print a Form of Prayer for the king’s recovery to be read in churches and towns, including Berwick upon Tweed.
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Archbishop of
Canterbury
Canerbury
Rownd
England
Wales
Berwick Upon Weed
Stepian Cottrell
Lord Privy Council Orders Ministers to Pray for King’s Recovery
November 13 1783 Whitkingle. The Lords of His Majesty's Privy Council order every minister and preacher in Scotland to offer prayers for the king's recovery during divine service in their church or assembly. This act references the Episcopal communion and acts restricting its exercise.
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Lords of
HIS Majesty's Most Hin Privy-Council
Great Briain
Scotland
Great Britain
Church of England
Parliament to assemble on the sixth instant amid regency uncertainties
Stephen Cottrell notes the Parliament should meet as scheduled on the sixth instant to dispatch business. No Regency is expected to be appointed immediately, and if needed it will occur after Parliament assembles, with hope the sovereign will then wield the sceptre. Notices urged unity and timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busiess
Hindostan
Monarchs Disrupt Public Festivities Amid Illness
A historic notice condemns public discomfort caused by royal illness and criticizes West End mercery shops for displaying mourning items. It also asserts Windsor faculty should not exploit the King's disorder.
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Windsor
Valuable Treatise on Elephants From Hindostan Debunked
The article reviews a historical work on Hindostan elephants, detailing breed types, traits, breeding, and care. It covers prices, ages, growth milestones, and specific regions where elephants are captured, with notes on the animal's esteem, behavior, and uses in royal contexts.
Soldier Convicted of Brutal Assault Sentenced to Twelve Months
In the Court of King’s Bench John Mitten was jailed for twelve months in Newgate for violently assaulting Paihyp Champie. The defense argued the act arose from frailty and provocation, while the court condemned the crime as heinous and barbarous, praising witnesses and detailing the jury’s verdict.
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John Mitten
Crespigny
Lord Kenyon
Erhkine
H. Court
Ard
Mic. Ecelvve
Court of Justice
Bearcroft
Shepherd
Dallas
Erskine
Shakespeare
Joan Mitica
Newgate
Court Martial Proceedings on Captain Dawgen and Crew
Fragmentary transcript covers court martial questions about Captain Dawgen, the surgeon, and officers aboard a ship. Witnesses discuss alleged threats, riot actions, improvised discipline, secretaries aboard, and disposition of loot and provisions amid inquiries into intent and conduct on the quarter deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewiia
Daston
Via Frenca
Liu deeAni Edo
Deamon
Capaia
Maral
Wiener
Stepiens
Thure
Fords
Joan Shakel
Mr Bolton
I.moimaces
Melancholy Parish Tragedy in Marylebone
A Marylebone parish incident ends tragically as a Militia serjeant, abusing his wife, threatens legal action, then swallows poison and dies after drinking hot liquor at a public house, convulsions ensuing. The report notes domestic violence and a fatal outcome with the man’s actions escalating to poison.
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Mary-le-bone
Nadia
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Council
Whitkinle
LORDS
HIS Majesty's
Stephen Cottrell
Oriental Liverature
Tut
Avesa Ansar
Nobel Coe
Suton
Vane Gladwin
Howe
Tims
Tomesiene
Amerkate
A.deggs
Agra
Kemubre
Hindottas
Heggerson
Adler
Tigen
Abulfuzel
de Reit
Benditi
Drcan
Abulfaad
Fegavan
Ard Nrwar
Berar
Alianavad
Ravenfoer
Nunderpor
Sirzete
Court of Kings-Bench
Mr. Cripigny
Siower
Sas
Louis XIV
Fines
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