Debate over Middlesex freeholders list and protest
A reader defends the Middlesex freeholders and their debate on the American crisis. The letter criticizes a published list of signers and names many named freeholders and officials, defending the vote and protesting state influence. The piece features numerous individuals including Robert Pell, Jobe Spiller, James Merceron, and others, with comments on liberty, loyalty, and political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pell
Jobe Spiller
Spitalfields
Avid Wilmot
Middlesex
John Sugar
James Merceron
Richard Rutter
Wilmot
William Goodman
Luke Flood
John Marshall
William
John Wolveridge
Roger Grifin
William Hillyer
Robert Harding
John Stevens
John Sherwood
Burford Camper
George C. Smith
John ‘Thompson
John Tuach
Parker Rowland
Twanny
Ohn Woodham
Shadwell
Ohn Powsey
Robert Furnass
William Norman
Limehouse
William Swedale
Ice Pell
R. Davies
Addressers of Winchester Guildhall Seek Whig Ministry Support
A list of nobles city officials and tradesmen from Winchester who pledged to defend the government, oppose Scotch rebellion, and aid the empire. Locum Tenens and Aldermen including Smith wine retailer Wool druggist Penton Lord of the Admiralty, Gauntlett navy lieutenant, and others vow to back a true Whig Ministry. The body totals about fifty more absent members who fear jeopardizing fortunes and lives yet seek speedy reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frehold
Corporation of
Winchester
Smith
Wool
White
Duke of C. Penton
Admiralty
Knapp
Penton
Gauntlett
Barger
Earl
Biden
Spencer
Charity School
Minchin
Hayes
Green
Vokes
Furrell
Dofwell
Leversuch
Orani
Swanwn
Middlesex
Stafford
N. B
Alexander Christie and the Minstry’s Scottish supporters
A fragmentary historical note calls Alexander Christie a Scotch captain and conveyancer of troops to Boston. It labels him among the ministry’s best friends, portraying others in the list as unknown with no occupations and unclear identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Christie
Boston
Independent County Vote Call Against Court-Favored Candidate
In Gloucester the writer urges freeholders to choose an independent country gentleman over a ministerial candidate. He warns against a borough style sellout, urging men of ripe age with no local family ties to represent the county, upholding liberty and resisting Crown influence. Signed by Erorprr Freshfolder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Leicester
Chase
Lam
Erorprr
Pargy
Irish Commons Debate on Loyalty Address to the Crown
In Dublin on Wednesday the Commons debated a loyalty address to the King regarding American troubles. Proponents urged affirming zeal for the crown and rights, while opponents warned it could imply approval of British ministry measures and rebels. After shifting clauses and heated lines, the original loyalty clause was approved, with the amendment rejected by a narrow majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Charles Bingham
John Ifatch
Commons
America
J. Blaquiere
Lord Chatham
Ireland
Jaco
Great Britain
East Indies
Senate
Hatch
G. Montgomery
Chapman
Barry Barry
French
Ogle
Hellen
Jephson
Colonel Burton
Carlton
Britain
Lords
Earl of Chatham
Huffy Burgh
Huffey Burh
Hamilton
Grenville
Lord North
Holme
Dillon
Luffy Burge
Sanory
Hag
Lerry
Trident
Torun
House of Lords
Molyneux
Felix Blaquiere
Caligula
Prime Serjeant
Sollicitor
Wellers
Huffey Burzh
Yelverton
Monk Maton
Scimitor Genera
Distun
Maton
Sylcitor
Bury Barry
Rote
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London Evening Post
England
London Evening Polit
Durnford
Freemen
London Evening Pott
County of
Gloucester
Hqus E- Or
Common S&s
Dublin
Wenesday
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