Ordnance Estimates Debate and Grant Resolutions
In 1779 discussions on the Board of Ordnance exposed large demands for fortifications at Gibraltar, Portsmouth, and Chatham along with war service costs. Sir Charles Cocks defended the adequacy of reserves at Woolwich and other arsenals while MPs questioned Plymouth works spending and transport charges. The committee approved grants for Ordnance and Exchequer bills, with adjournment set for Thursday.
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Aden
Ordwasce Board
Charles
Gibraltay
Kings
Portmouth
Chatham
Board of Ordnance
Woolwich
Ordnance Office
Michin
Plymouth
Charles Cocks
Sawbridge
George Savile
Charlesfa'ly
Office of Ordnance
Praying Across Nations and the Will of God
A reader asks how Christians of all nations should pray for peace and victory, debating if diverse petitions can be harmonized under God. The piece urges lifting up holy hands without wrath or doubting and questions partisan praying that favors one nation or cause over the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Congress
Holland
France
Spain
Rutchman
Church of God
Dr. Witherspoon
Dr. Whitaker
Romaine
Mr. Wesley
Tim
Rehoboam
Thas
Baal
Bishop Hall
Jesus
Mail from Holland reports Madrid courier arrival at Versailles
Dispatches from Paris dated the 16th reveal a courier from Madrid, sent by the Count de Montmorin, arriving at Versailles on the 13th with news that Count D Fitaing sailed from Cadiz on October 30th with credentials and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Paris
Madrid
Count de Montmorin
Christian
Spain
Versailes
D ° Fitaing
Cadiz
Ogober
Naval movements near Cadiz amid armed neutrality talk
Reports indicate 38 ships of the fielding and 18 of ML 86 squadron escort merchant fleets toward Cadiz and the Mediterranean. Don Louis de Cordova sails with 25 to 30 ships of the line, destination unknown but likely the Straits of Gibraltar. Authorities say they will adopt armed neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrekeh. Feet
France
Cadiz
Mediterranean
Don Louis de Cordova
Gibraltar
War Debates and Ports Petition Highlight York Meeting
In a Portsmouth letter the era is attacked as a war fought for ambition and avarice by ministers and parliament with new regiments and promotions. Reports list ships and captains sailing for the West Indies while Gibraltar fears a starvation surrender. A Beverley meeting drafts a petition to Parliament opposing corn laws and port openings, urging restraint and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord North
Germaine
Ca—ey
Rigby
America
East Riding of
York
County Hall
Beverley
James Pennyman, Bart
Commons of
County of
Kingtow Upon
Hull
Sheweth
Petition on corn trade laws and theater notices at Drury Lane
The text argues for amendments to corn import export regulation in the thirteenth year of the king’s reign, then reports a critical view of Crawford’s Othello at Drury Lane. It praises Mrs Crawford for Desdemona, praises Bentley Iago and Palmer Cassio, and notes Guildhall prize draws with listed numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury Lane Theatre
Mr. Crawford
Crawford
Desdemona
Shakpeare
Bentley
Iago
Palmer
Caffio
Hopkins
Emilia
Guildhall
Niger frigate and royal ships sail from Jamaica harbor
Wind N E. Arrived and sailed for the river the Niger frigate. Sailed on cruise his Majesty's ship Perseus Race Horse schooner and Fling Fith cutter. Came down the Duke of Chandos Bret for Jamaica. Remain with his Majesty's ships Dromedary Daphne Sultana Sprightly Expedition cutters and Supply victualler.
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NEW & Deal
Wind N. N. E
Niger
Cruize
Perseus
Duke of Chandos
Bret
Jamaica
His
Dromedary
Daphne
Sultana
Price of Stocks in This Day at Favorite Check
A fragment listing various bank stocks annuities and bonds with percentages and rates. Includes Bank Stock 9 Percent Bank Annuities reduced to 5 percent, various consols and per cent notes, India stock and bonds, New Ditta Navy Assurance, and exchange bills quoted with multiple fractions and decimals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditto
India
Pt Souch Se
Ditta New Navy Assurance
Large and Valuable Collection of Trees for Sale
A notice from James Maddock of Wakverzhy near London announces a large and valuable collection of trees and plants for sale. Catalogues advertise Ranunculus varieties and other flowers, with prices and roots offered in several sizes, plus lower prices for bulk orders and supplies for nurseries and feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Kerry
James Maddock
Fioritt
Wakverzhy
London
Longdon
Blackfriars
Westminter Bridges
Chase
England
Ireland
Aly 18
N.B. Wurfery
C. Lower
Bricks and Cutters for Sale by Brick Works Opposite Sunbury
A large quantity of the best cutters fronts and common stacks from the brick works opposite Sunbury is offered for disposal. Enquiries to Mr Edward Tew carpenter Essex street 2 White Friars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Edward Tew
Essex-street
White Friars
Bills missing in Cowbridge letters seek reward
A letter left at the Post Office in Cowbridge Glamorgan requests Messrs Kellam and Palmer at No 22 Fenchurch Street for a list of unpaid bills dated 1780. It promises ten guineas to anyone who finds the letter and returns it, noting payment is stopped on all the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowbridge
Charles Lowe
Robert Walker
Thomas Samm
Dace
Biddiford
John Franklin
Robert Child
Esq. and Co
Mary Morgan
Thomas Wilison
Boldery, Kendal,and.Co
James Holbrooke
Chasewater
Keilami and Palier
Fenchurch-street
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Office of Finance
Thussday
The
London Evening Post
Mr. Miller
Gyraras
Os Denomination
St. Albans
William
Downs
Wilson
Loony
Aurora
Griffin
Rambler
West Indies
arAleur
Hood
Inglefeild
Gibralter
Stirling
Invincible
Saxton
Priscelfa
Rich
Io -Monarca
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