Tax on Copper Discussed in Cornwall Trade Conflict
Fragmentary note recounts a Cornwall discussion on a copper tax and related excise threats aimed at a ministerial letter to Mr Pitt. It claims potential revenue impacts from copper and tin duties, with estimates showing annual yields around 49,600 pounds and concerns over mining trade inequality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Cornwall
William Lenon
Tiuch
Pitt
Inigofed
Jaltanze
Wales
Coltetica
Winter reflections in a windy town theater gathering
Fragmented OCR text describes a wintry scene with harsh winds and weathered rooms. It mentions a gathering at Sopranos with Sing Senae and an invitation to a performance by connoisseurs and deities, amid tense social dynamics and theatrical mise en scene.
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boiGesous
Wim Clemthing
Salem
Diane
Pepin Teuarate
Pila
Fragmentary note about US contact with a wild region
A garbled historical snippet refers to inhabitants of a Beta span region and a US offer of some assistance. The text mentions a place, a term or pledge, and unclear references to spokespeople and bonds. Details are unreadable, but suggests a formal encounter or negotiation context.
Fragmentary Ottoman War Commentary From Colonial Dispatch
Fragmented text describes unrest around Delhi and Cape Town with references to Nabob, British forces, and Dutch Haals at Dellagg Bay. Mentions withheld provisions, threatened garrison, and limited rations as tensions rise among interior farmers and settlers. Officers aboard Haals linked to planned attack.
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Cape of ‘Good Hope
Craig
Cape Town
Haals
Dellagg Bay
Hopr
Batavia
Capé
Ships News: Susannah and Jane Arrive After Privateer Encounters
The Susannah, Gladstone, from Riga, has arrived at Liverpool after an hour and a half engagement with a French privateer, and the Cost of Norway. The Jane, Vickers, from Oporto, has reached Newfoundland after repelling a privateer, in a brisk voyage.
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Susannah
Gladstone
Riga
Liverpool
Norway
Jane
Vickers
Oporto
Newfoundland
Triton and Lifton Convoy Arrivals Near St Fiten's
Portmouth report notes the Triton and Parkinsons from Newfoundland arriving as the Lifton convoy remains at St Fieten's.
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Triton
Parkinson
Newfoundland
Arrival of Successy with 32 guns under Capt Wit Kinsoo
A confusing report notes the Successy bringer of 32 guns under Captain Wit Kinsoo arriving from a crateeé Squadron tender for Dublin. Harbour in ower-ship Raci-Tigg of 74 gups commanded by Captain Row The Spider, plus 14-gadis Lieut Hargisen, head to the east and are expected to fai t on. The Spanish ships seized on February 19 lie laid up in ordinary.
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Wit- Kinsoo
Dublin
Ower
Gadis
Hargisen
Margate Gun-Brig Contest Returns After Severe Gale
Margate report of His Majesty's gun-brig Contest arriving with a Prussian boy aboard. The vessel rode out a tremendous wind, lost a carronade, dismantled provisions, and nearly foundered. A rescue boat with two men capsized but no lives were lost.
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Tunk
Leitrainset Vessel Tately Toft Off Sutherland Coast
A damaged OCR fragment describes the vessel Tately Toft near Sutherland on the coast of Ireland, with tenuous notes of its origin from Liverpool and portside condition. It mentions iron, a six ton measure, and that recovery efforts were hindered by tempestuous weather and survey uncertainty.
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Sutherland
Liverpool
Fragmentary War: Unclear Claim in 1660s Notebook
Disjointed OCR text references Sapatharaton and Marines, signaling an engagement or duty. Mentions Capt Williamson and Mrs Hirtison, with vague dates and proceedings. Content is fragmentary, lacking coherent events or verifiable details.
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Sapatharaton
Poe
Shia Ararelt
Facia Han Majedy
Rha
Hopper
Marines
Saori
Hirtison
Williamson
Ireland News of Executions and Insurgents Actions
The report details Irish insurgent activity, executions promised for Doyle and others, and captures in Cork and Dublin. It notes uniforms, arms seizures, raids on houses, and police efforts led by Major Barry and sheriffs to secure suspects.
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Gerday
Lichtedant
Seng Haeraphy
Col ‘Ganyagham
Clonmel
Carhampton
Owitthys
Bath
Nicholson
Kitbridge
Curragh
Jean
Caltells
Doyle
Clontarf
Matton
t-Belfast Regiment
Cardigtoohil
Smith Barry
Martin
D. Fowes
Castle
Mar
Me Sherlock
Rath
Cormick
Cork
Kelchet
XK. Barry
R. ‘Harding
J. Cuthbert
Bra Grangifon
Pomie Theton
Jon Quiny
Joseph Clutleey
James Browne
James
Carlile
Thomas Obrey
Andrew Bryson
William Obrey
Richard
Frastry
Journey
David Shaw
Francis Fallon
Armstrong
Lake
Secretary of State
Terry
Mooney
Bonis
Duen
Beard
Dublin Bay
King’s Béath
Eve Brogie-Maters
Newgate
Feotenty
Devoured by rats at Goodwin Sands affair aftermath
An 1800s report details a duel near Lakenham Norwich between Lieutenants Murray and Ketfield. After three exchanges and minor woundings, authorities separated them and cast one man into a dungeon. Early morning, a keeper found the prisoner dead, reportedly eaten by rats.
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Lakenham
Norwich
Murray
Cégioeot
Ketfitt
Market report at Corn Exchange on Wheat and feed prices
The Corn Exchange notes a moderate supply of wheat with many samples and lower quality selling cheaper than high grade. Barley and malt sold at best quotes, oats middling with strong prices, rye beans and peas unchanged. Flour priced at forty five shillings per sack, with England and Wales averages listed for corn, oats, rye, beans, barley and peas.
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Goszto
England
Wales
Entry inward of grain into the Port of London
Grain market notes from London ports listing average prices for sugar and hay at St James's and Whitechapel markets. Includes Nov 23 readings with prices for bay, hay, straw, and clover. outlines average prices and variations across markets.
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London
St. James's
Bay al
St. Asd
Whitechapel
Satur
Novage Bay
Aever
Head of Cattle Sold Amid Market Prices Report
Smithfield market notes a large cattle sale with about 2000 head of cattle traded. Beef and mutton prices are listed for Beef 23 4d, Mutton 2¾d, Pork 3s 0d to 3s 8d, with tallow and other commodities priced in London markets. Coal, hides, and skins prices also recorded, alongside various regional market figures. Prices shown include London markets for tallow, hides, and lard, with river coal values and related commodities.
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Smithfield
Newgate
Leaderhall
Maud
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Altea
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Hambro
Dantziek
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Perffia
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Ato
Copenhagen
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Rio
Mostard
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Seth
Pattosioto
Heth
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Bank Pat
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