Debates on Supply and Elections in Parliament 1779
The House debated granting supply to the King and considered delays on writs for Oxfordshire and Hampshire amid election security concerns. Lord George Gordon proposed arms for Scotland, while scrutiny on naval spending and per man costs spurred motions to produce full ship lists and period returns. Extra from the London Gazette notes naval actions and political appointments.
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Fenkinson
Hampshire
Simeon Stuart
George Oil
Hamp- Shire
Britain
Wilkes
George Gordon
Scotland
Temple Luttrel
Sefson
Naval Department
Great Britain
Admiralty Board
Admiralty
Perman
Sinde
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Cadwallader on Seamen Pay Question Sparks Parliament Debate
A parliamentary debate centers on funding 85 86 thousand seamen and marines for 1782, with concerns over actual numbers, Admiralty assurances, and national defense. Speakers urged accountability and urged postponing action to inform the House on the policy’s effects, while others warned against new grants without firm data. The motion, supported by Sir Philip Jennings Clerke and others, led to a previous-question decision and a grant of supply for 1780.
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Britain
Admiralty
Philip Jennings Clerke
Turner
Edward Astley
M. Luttrell
Notable London Merchants and Furnishings Listed for Certificates
Fragmentary 19th century notice listing names and trades in London and surrounding counties. Mentions Buckinghams near Guildhall, textiles and haberdashery, tailors and clothiers, with dates in December and January. Includes certifying merchants and notable individuals such as Baker and Phillips.
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Babe Cuorthy
Mhackley
Leiceferthise
Holier
Dee
Leist
Leicester
John’ Thomsen
Witton
Norwich
Cothfrget
Britol
Benjamin
John
Cinnonistet
Haberdashers
Guildhall
Moefatt
Pate
Watling
Fircet
Jani
Thomas Chard
Johny Chard
Kingswood
Bath
Bristol
Jacob Phillips
Charles Francis, Badini
Brock-street
Holborn
Holborn, Merchants. ‘Wim, Lowther, of East Byford, Im Notinghamscrivener
Sam Smith
Parking
Surry
Upholer
George Litter
Rhs
Old ‘Bailey
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Great Marybone-street
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High Holborn
St Gils In
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Great St. Thomas Apostle
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St. Martin’s-lane
Westminster
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St. Paul
Shadwell
Andrew Kiswany
Sherborn-lane
Ghildhal
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Lannedy
Carmarthenshire
Jame
Guidhall
London
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Worthstreet
Moorfields
William Hodges
Cheaptide
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Matthew
Mm. Green
Lettice- Lane
Alvén
Conifer
Brew
Jamaica
James Allen
Leicestershire
Derbyshire
Papett
Ibstock
Ashby-de-lasZouch
Stoney Stratford
Bucks
Aylesbury
Winslow
Chereof
James Goding
Knightsbridge
Hyde-parkturer
Berksy Surry
Herts
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Deveseaux-court
Red Lion Inn
Hounslow
Illeam
Roberts
Oxford
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Olen Or
Chitwick
Sir John
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Royal College of Phyt Ians
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Boks
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Dodd
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Novellist’s Magazine
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Invernellshiré
London Magazine
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