Expensive War Preparations Hit Parliament News
The document reports on impending military shipments and transports for a spring expedition against France. It notes Admiral Holbourne and Lord Loudon to assist in Canada and America, with 30,000 troops planned. It also mentions roving commissions for navy captains and new dispatches from Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lognen
Germany
Count Bothmar
America
Rowley
Royal’ Navy
OW George
Turner
Marseilles
Ham- Baise
Bristol
Gle
Britannia
Warren
Glover
Fort St. George
Bengal
Prince George
Collins
Bombay Castle
Dowty
Bombay
Brinton
Currier
St. Paul’s Shadwell
Andrew Lessly
Polly Rooke
Rooke
Ratcliff Highway
Mr. Jones
Stoke Newington
William Porter
Lowther
Clement’s Lane
Derby
Henry Bruff
That Place
Mansfield
Old Bond-Street
Execution Dock
Thomas Hart
Kingston
Barber
Prince of Wales
Sudbury
Suffolk
Burrugh
Earl Waldegrave
Borley and
Rede
Royal Proclamation on Irish Corn Shortage and Church Appointment
His Majesty orders Letters Patent to promote John Gradock Doctor in Divinity to the bishopric of Kilmore in Ireland following the death of Bishop John Story. The document calls for laws to ease welfare, prevent famines, and support the staple manufacture of the kingdom while addressing protests and religious duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dublin
John,Duke of Bedford
Ginel. Wien
House of Commons
Firengrhién
Whitehall
Kingdom of ‘Ireland
John Gradock
Kilmore
John Story
Stolen or Strayed Horse From Willoughby Warwickshire
A dark bay hackney horse about fifteen hands high with lace ear markings and saddle spots is missing. Described with a large shoulder scar, a short docked tail, and hair rubbed along the neck. Reward of a Guinea plus reasonable charges offered to anyone returning the horse to Mr. Joseph Lowke of Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lowke
Willoughby
Warwick
Deserters Pardoned as Regiments Finish Tour
Naples reports a pardon issued to deserters who return within a limited time to complete regimental duties. Advices from Apuglia describe a village fire spreading via high winds, burning over 20 000 feet of timber in the surrounding forest. In Europe, Russian forces retreat from Til sit, with a four battalion assault and heavy cannon used against the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Apuglia
Berlin
Tilfit
Memel
Tilsit
Lehwald
Apraxin
Renonftyaté
Kerchen
Modena
Republick of
Venice
Adriatick Sea
Cee Pein
Cees
Mystery of the British Fleet's Sudden Return
A fragmented note from a London resident urges closer contact with sea port gentlemen to uncover the mystery of the British Fleet's abrupt homeward move. The writer emphasizes Inland towns and sea ports as sources of information and asks for guidance from a Europe based prebend or port authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
England
Gkorce-Ferne
the Raven
Fleet-street
London
Gaee
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Tatsor
Amander
d’Antin
Lewis Erasmus
Barden
Cape‘Talbot
Dean-street
Soholor
Billingsgate
Bell- Dock
Mijesty
Regiment of Foot
Col. Ross
James Frederick Tenxixise
A Taylor
Wittenbergh
Broadway Westminster
Jacob Eribb
Tynde
Frankfort
Broadway
Westminster
Prue Bescey
Trae A Neallemaker
Saxony
Westminister
George Ross
Condunit Street
Harefhorn-Lane
Strand
Wwanted
LAW
James Rivington
James Fletcher
Paternofter Row
Bell-Savage-Yard
Shilin
Clarke
Auchor
Jean Patt
India
Amos Wenman
Hanes
Alnddvér
Amersbury
Henry’ Haare
Harry Earle
Salisbury
Mr. Griddale
Quarley
St. Martin’ S Lane
Falcon Stairs
Southwark
a _ JEROM JOHNSON
N. B
Naples
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!