Arrivals and Departures of Naval Vessels and Vessels
A fragmentary report lists ships arriving and sailing including the Fieny Shadfords and John Heddy from Portsmouth. Majesty's ships Domedary Perseus and Daphne, and the race schooner Flying Fish Sultana Sprightly and expedition cutters filed the convoy. Farrar Mannings and Barton Gunn proceeded toward St Kitts. Freeman Clark and Harriot Blackburn sailed to Antigua and Barbadoes aboard the Minerva Ryder from Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannings
Arton
Gunn
Freeman, Clark
Antigua
Harriot
Blackburn
Barbadoes
Minerva
Ryder
Liverpool
French Naval Return From Cadiz and Cherbourg Prizes Inbound
From Paris report dated November 31 describes Vice Admiral Count D Efaing sailing with the French squadron from Cadiz to Cherbourg, followed by Don Luis de Cordova in a Spanish squadron. The Dunkerquoise privateer Jeune Dunkerquoise arrived Cherbourg with two English prizes the Lord North bound for London and the Endeavour with Newfoundland provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Count D’efaing
Count de Guichen
America
Luis de Cordova
France
Paris
Jeune Dunkerquoise
Dunkirk
Cherburgh
Lord North
Endeavour
London
Newfoundland
Anofher
EleGar
N. King
Ruby
Berwck
Brittol
Jamaica
Beoney
Chey
Fox
Windsor
Portsouth
Cuftom House
Bruce
Lisbon
Yarmouth
William: Scott
Sylph
Chatham
Germany
Phe Brace
Haveringe
New Fouddidad
Oporto
Thrig Basthers
Witbéch
John Fuller
Auaderlyngy-In-Ballast
Duke of Northumberland to Bath for health restoration
London reports say His Grace the Duke of Northumberland travels to Bath to recover his health. A possible resignation as Master of the Horse is expected, with Earls Gower and Huntingdon and the Duke of Beaufort named as likely successors. A fleet from San Domingo bound for France sheltered in Cadiz. The Grand Fleet under Admiral Darby is ordered to Spithead. The House of Commons plans a holiday adjournment next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Northumberland
Bath
Duke of Northumb Berlard
Gower
Huntingdon
Duke of Beaufort
St. Domingo
France
Cadiz
Grand Fleet
Admiral Darby
Spithead
House of Commons
Tuelay
Lord Naas
John Parnell
Mr. Foster
Buckinghamshire
Thomas Knox
Robert “"F. Dean
Robert “"F. Dean, Lord Chief Baron Dennis, Annar Lowry Corry
Robert Clements
Arthur Pomeroy
Richard "Fenton
Mathew
Duke of Leinster
Pomeroy
Wynne
Shadwell Market
Guildhall
Skynner
Strand
Shropshire
Hig Fon
John Stewart
Thomas
Bow-street
Eyres
Newgate
Gibbs
Old Bailey
Wilcox
Jones
Guest
Davis
Jonathan Goodger
Justice Wilmer
Clerkenwell
William
Price
Margaret
Virginia
Birmingham
Ir. Barwick
Mr. Rofe
Rann
Scholefield
Rugby Fair
Rofe
Ward End
Castle Bromwich
Barwick
Ee Field
Mr. Warwick
Warwick
Robert Ross
Newry
Ireland
Harry Barrard
London
Walker
Baron Hotham
Exchequer
Turton
Sheppard
Carey-street
Way
William Henry Carrington
Holy Trinity
Exeter
Brdford
Henry Parminter
Goodleigh
William Churchward
Anight
Ypres
Flanders
John Peter
Ostend
Elizabeth Herries
Robert Herries
Johan Charles Newby
Margaret Bate
Surrey-street
Robert Harris
St.Paul’s Church Yard
Wright
Beaconsfield
Bucks
P. G. Torricke
Cofme
Portland-street
John Powel Lorymer
Porthyre
Monmouthshire
Mary Langdale
Thomas Landale
Hampstead
Andrew Stainforth
Tottenham
Charlotte Wilson
Bishopsgate Street
James Tolderry
Herefordshire
Moses Yeats
High Street
Rochester
John Halfhead
Chatham Barracks
Wimbledon
John Brown
Brabazon Ellis
Margaretftreet
Cavendish-Square
Bloomsbury Square
Thomas Warren
Dr. de la Cour
Election report and public notices from 1781 era
A montage of election results, parliamentary moves, and public notices. Returns show John Roberts and Alexander Hume elected for Midhurst Borough and John Sawbridge seated for the City. Bank dividend dates for 3, 34, and Consolidated Annuities outlined. Fire, duels, and trials reported alongside ship losses, executions, and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Alt ‘India
Ran” ‘India Company
Bf Gedrige
Wombwell
Bart
John Roberts
John Tewnson
Alexander Hume
Samson “Gideon
Midhurst
Sussex
John Sawbridge
House of Commons
Hyde Park
George Br
Navy
Army
George G
Imperial Ball Honors Great Duchess Birthday in Petersburg
From the London Gazette reporting Petersbourg on October 27 a grand morning appearance of nobility at Court and a magnificent ball in the evening. Berlin notes Prince of Prussia arrived at Potsdam in perfect health on November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Gazette
Petersbourg
Debtors and Dividends Named in Guildhall Notices
Insolvent tradesmen and debtors listed with dates in December and January, detailing surrender and attendance at Guildhall London and surrounding towns. Included are Jeho Winton of Horsham, Samuel Daniel of Werford Cheshire, James Roope of Engsbridge Devonshire, and Nicholas Gumbhaw of Manchester among others with occupations such as vintner, sailor, ironmonger and printer. Certificates to be printed for George Laugham and Elizabeth Anderton, with specific dates and locations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeho. Winton
Horsham
Suffer
Guildhall
Lonedon
Samuel
Daniel
Werford
Cheshire
Swayler
Badger
Gracier
Butcher
George-Inn
Necher Knutsford
James
Roope
Engsbridge
Devonsilre
Seven ‘Stars
St. Thomas the Apostle
Nicholas’ Gumbhaw
Manchester
Guildash
London
Joseph ‘Chambers
Charles Chambers
Queen Freer
Wm Holbrow
Duffleys
Clouceferthire
Money
Scrivener
Broad-teet
Beif
Tol
Elizabeth Anderton
Jamet-street
Bedford-row
George Laugham
Sunderland
Sta
House of Commons records February 1784 supply debate
The Commons read a second time and committed for February 8 a bill to appoint land tax commissioners and lay before the house lists of flag officers and current naval commanders. Debates covered exports and imports from 1773 to 1780, population concerns, and militia reform. Sir Charles Cocks opened the Ordnance estimates for 1784 with notes on overages and accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Oakhampton
Thomas Townshend
Col. Barre
North America
Lord North
Lord Maken
England
Wales
Berwick Upon Tweed
Scotland
Grey Cooper
Beauchamp
Ord Cook
Charles Cocks Clerk
Ordnance
Charles
A . HeNe
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Deferdes
Sfeaux
Susanne
Notre Dame de Bon Secours
le St. Jean Baptiste
Bourdeaux
Breit
de Felicite
Hiloury
Boan Krup T.S
House
Commons
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