Proclamation from Arnold inviting Royalist cavalry corps
In New York on November 1, Brigadier General Arnold proclaims a Royalist recruitment drive. He states Sir Henry Clinton authorizes forming cavalry and infantry corps to be clothed, drilled, and paid like British troops, with bounties for non commissioned officers and privates and promotions linked to prior rank and recruits. He urges Continental soldiers to join Britain against Congress and France, promising fair treatment and a chosen band to pursue peace, liberty, and safety. He denounces Congress, warns of ruin, and appeals to defend America from supposed tyranny and misrule.
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Rivington
New-York
Arnold
Continental Army
Congres
France
Sir Henry Clinton
Britain
Teis
W.B
Congress
Great Britain
America
Contents of a 1780 New York letter on governance
A fragment from a 1780 letter by B. Arnold in New York argues for unity with the Parent Country, hoping for protection and restoration of ancient civil and sacred privileges. It urges acceptance of liberal governance and self-imposed taxes while seeking relief from further taxation. The tone urges concerted measures to end current effusions and advance wisdom in imperial policy.
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Ireland
B. Arnold
Desperate voyage as Elizabeth crew suffer amid fierce storms
A sailor aboard the Conqueror reports a ten week passage from England to Jamaica marked by contrary winds, calms, and gales that split sails and left the crew starving and cold. Over two hundred fifty, near three hundred, died at sea, with sixty sailors lost or severely ill. several ships reportedly foundered and others lost.
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England
Jamaica
Earl of Buckinghamshire
Dublin
Commissioners of Accounts
Court of Exchequer
Lord Holland
Ackland
Shrewsbury
Soho
Shropshire Volunteers
West Indies
St. Lucia
America
Seaford
Doyley
Join Molesworth
Lord Molesworth
Denmark
Molesworth
Coventry
Col. Holrayd
Yeo
Tho. Halifax
Rogers
Lord Deerhurst
Woodstock
Oxford
Parsons
Nonurfe
Duke of Cumberland
Buckingham House
É&C
Portsmouth
Aurora
William
Chatham
Orde
Carysfort
Peacock
Carolina
New York
Digby Dent
Cowes
Spithead
Kitty
Johnson
Newcastle
Guisitas
Janet
Hutton
Kincaldy
Elizabeth
Ann
Davidson
Kincardine
Dispatch
Robertson
Findhorn
Pages of Arcane Notices and Tattered Lottery Logs
A fragmentary Treasure of 18th century prose and odds and ends. It mentions ships the Venus and cargo, a Countess Dowager and her life, and a long parody about religious tension. A Guildhall lottery lists prizes with numbers, and prize money arrangements are noted with a dealer in Holbein.
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Guildhall
Bank of England
Mets
Branscome and Co
Holbein
Lottery Prize Draw Notice at Royal Exchange Office
The notice lists prize drawings No 13 715 and 14 738 dated November 20. It states two thousand pounds and five pounds prizes, sold at Mesirs Grey and Greens Office back of the Royal Exchange.
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Tates
Mesirs
Grey and Green's
Royal Exchange
Lottery prizes advertised at Richardson and Goodluck Office
The Bank Buildings Cornhill office lists multiple prizes drawn yesterday and on other days, including prize numbers 41290 and 4408, with amounts around 160 sovereigns and 1000 pounds. Tickets are sold and registered daily, with insurance and orderly conduct emphasized.
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Mesfrs
Richardson and Goodlucks
State Lottery Office
Cornhill
Prig
Public solicits for new cheap plan of drawing tickets
An advertisement by Sharman and Co claims a new advantageous plan tied to lotteries. It invites readers to offices on Fleet Street Cockspur Street Charing Cross St James's Street High Holborn Poultry Exchange Alley and Kerny Sagan near the Obelisk to obtain particulars. Tickets alleged to be sold at the lowest prices.
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Sharman and Co
Fleet Street
Cockspur Street
Chasing Cross
St. James's Street
High Holt
State Lottery Prizes Sold at Hazard and Co Office
The fragment describes the state lottery with tickets divided into halves quarters and sixteenths sold by Hazard and Co at No 93 Royal Exchange London. It notes correct registers, shares registered at six pence, and lists capital prizes of two 20,000 and two 10,000 sold and shared at the office.
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Hazard and Co
Ork
Royal” Exchange
London
Sloop Duke Chandos Sails for Jamaica Under Convoy
Deal reports wind E N E as Duke Chandos Bret sails for Jamaica under convoy. Flying Fish cutter remains with the squadron including Dromedary, Daphne 5, Scourge loop, Sultana, Sprightly cutters, and supply Victualler.
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Deal
E. N. E. Blowshard
Duke Chandos
Bret
Jamaica
His
Dromedary
Daphne
Scourge Loop
Sultana
Price of STOCK and Bank Annuities in 18th Century
A fragmented financial listing references bank stock percentages, annuities, and bonds for a historical date. It notes India stock and Indian annuities, South Sea stock, New Bay Assurance, lotteries, scrip, and exchange bills with varied per cent values and dates.
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Bank Ans
India
South Sea
New Bay Assurance
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