Worthy Liverymen of London election offer services
Letter from John Sawbridge dated Nov 23 1780 to the Worthy and Independent Freemen of the City of London with promise to support constitutional liberty and citizen franchises if re elected as Representative for the City. Notices election day set for Tue May 28 at Guildhall. Coventry freemen in London announce support for Thomas Halifax and Thomas Rogers with coach transport details and garbages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Kirkman
TucMay
Guildhall
John Sawbridge
Coventry
London
Thomas Halifax
Knight
Thomas Rogers
Castle
Fatcondann
Fountain Tavern
Red Croft Streets
Cripplegate
Notice of East India Company General Court Election
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants trading to the East Indies will hold a General Court at Leadenhall House on Wednesday the 26th of November from nine in the morning to six in the evening to elect a Director in place of Sir George Wombwell, Bart. deceased. A separate notice describes a reward for the apprehension of James Flinn alias James Mac Flinn, about 27, 3 feet 3 or 4 inches tall, dark, with Irish accent. 30s to 40s woman companion. another man and a third person also in their party, believed to be bound for France or Ireland. contact S. Crowdes, No. 12 Paternoster Row, London, for information leading to arrest and the reward offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India-House
United Company
England
East Indies
Leadenhall Firtet
George Wombwell
James Flinn
James Macflinn
James Acd Flinn
S. Crowdes
American Prisoners Relief Appeal Reaches Public Help
The American Prisoners Committee pleads again for public aid for 300 prisoners in England many held over three years. Exchange hindered by lack of English captives. donations listed from March 11 including Duke of Grafton and Sir George Savile. Subscriptions received at Lombard Street and nearby banks.
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England
Europe
Jar
the Duke of Grafton
George Savile, Bart
Samuel Gil
Washington
A.B. Per E. B
Ween
Holmes
Friry
Exeter
Ww.f
O S. L
Hea
Fabian
Ditroy
Gohn Pem. Heywood
We. Hagarty
Stewart
Bo Perdittey
le Grand
Canterbury
Bath
J.n.y
Wren
Mary Downes
Luchw
J. N
C. W
Cognhill
Chambers, and Co
New Bond-firest
Reform plans and letters on American war and Parliament
Mr. Miller notes letters from a Country Gentleman criticizing the ministry and war with America. He supports a reform plan with a noble brokered truce, favors triennial Parliaments with added county representation, opposes annual parliaments, and urges preserving freeholders’ rights while diminishing Crown influence. A subsequent House vote and Sir George Rodney’s reply are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord North
America
Great Britain
Soho
Paradise and Polygamy in an Ancient Vision
An archaic verse passage traces mankind’s fall from a single favored union to widespread polygamy and invented gods. It casts lust as a guiding vice, noting that many wives often fail to satisfy one man and likens indulgent desires to nurses overfeasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mappenn
High Treason Detention Bill Read and Committed
Lords agree to read a second time and commit the bill for detaining and punishing suspected high treason. Also passes the malt and land tax bills. The goalers indemnity bill is read a first time.
House action in common sense on demnity bill
The House read a third time and passed the indemnity bill. In a committee of the whole, a resolution was agreed to and ordered to regulate the imports and exports of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rodney
Insults and Violations at St Martin Prompt Dutch Protest
Extract from Hague dated Nov 16 outlines States General resolution against British vessels and officers at St Martin on August 6. Welderen to present strongest complaints noting unlawful seizure of American ships sheltered by the fort and threats to burn the village. demand full satisfaction and respect for sovereign rights of the Republic. Also notes appointments, obituaries, and various notices from Lisbon and Newgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
States General
United Provinces
Island of
St. Martin
Count Welderen
Great Britain
Europe
America
North America
Republic of the United Provinces
James Erskine
Corbett
Francis North
St. James’s
Lord Carlile
Ireland
Lord Deerhurst
Miss Gunnings
Duchess of Agyle
Duke of Hamilton
Hamilton
Argyle
Lord Coventry
Insurance of Lottery Drawings by Mefts-SHARMAN and Co
The article advertises that tickets and shares in the lottery are insured on favorable terms by Mefts-SHARMAN and Co with offices at multiple London locations. It claims their large capital and extensive business allow insurance to any amount and prevent customers from needing other offices to receive benefits of their supposed luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meftis-Sharman and Co
Fleet-street
St. Dunstan’s Church
Poultry
Cornhill
Exchange- Alley
High- Holborn
Red-Lion Street
St. James’street
Charing Cross
Suffolk-street
Sharman and Co
State Lottery Tickets Sold by Hazard and the Lock-brokers
The article notes that state lottery tickets and shares are sold and divided into halves quarters eighths and sixteenths by Hazard and the Lock-brokers at their State Lottery Office No 3 under the Royal Exchange London and nowhere else on their account Correct numerical and register books are kept and tickets and fares are charged at six pence per number The notice recalls that in the last and preceding lotteries capital prizes of two 20000 and two 10000 were sold and shared at the office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazard
Royal Exchange
London
Varinas C'naSter Tobacco Adopts Lower Price Offer
LATKOW and ADLER announce reduced rates for Varinas C'na Ster tobacco and tobacco products after purchasing a cargo from the San Esteven via Cadiz and shipped to Liverpool. The ad claims mild flavor, low room odor, and suitability for any company or room. Also lists wholesale and retail tobacco and snuff offerings with home and country order service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varinas C’naster Tobacco
ADLER
Newgates Street
Bagnio Court
Latkow
N.B. Alltetters
London
Grigsby’s
New England
Indis
Jerusalem
Royal Exchange
Chapter Coffee House
Paternoftersrow
Mills
Gerard-streety Soho
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Worthy Liverymen of the City of London
Clifton Hall
Newport
Bucks
Torrerfall
London Evening Pott
Mr. Miller
Somersettaire
Mr. Mapvhen
House of Lords
Lisbon
Ella Maria de Santo
Porto Rico
Malaga
Abraham Danford
William Newton
Jesus Christ
Porter
Smith
Wright
Gray
Newton
Villette
Newgate
Heaven and Earth
Newdgate
New
Mr. Wilson
Wray
Tatham
Lancaster
Benj. Hodgson
Leatherfever
Strand
Rebecca Lee
Snow Hill
Birmingham
John Warburson
Aldridge
Abel Aldridge
Uxbridge
London Bridge
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