Robbery and naval intrigue across London and Downs
Reports describe a robbery with a wounded gentleman and money linked to a contrived consent, plus two Foot Guards sentinels jailed for forging the Chief Constable’s name. The Biddeford engagement with a French ship near Alderney ends without prize condemnation. A broad verse lament mocks taxation and politics, praising Vernon and warning Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendall
Shim
Harvey
Root
Richard Manley
City
Liberty of
Westminster
Thomas Richardson
Priscilla Mahone
Triscourt
John Elver
Elizabetth Fox
Richardson
William Layton
Col. de Veil
Smith
Newgate
Justice Chandler
Fragmentary historical bond list item
A partial OCR fragment lists various bonds and securities with terms like Enelith Copper India Bonds and Emperor's Loan, mentioning half ditto and value notes. The legible items include references to Five and Three per Cent issues, Exchequer Offices and Discharge Tickets, but the text is incomplete and uncontextualized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enelith Copper
India
Admiral Vernon Nominated by Free Burgesses
A meeting of Free Burgesses from the corporation unanimously agreed to nominate Admiral Vernon as a representative at the next election. They urge brethren to support him in gratitude for his services to the country and to safeguard their liberties in his hands. The note expresses pride in his defence and hopes for universal approval among authorities and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buideford
Downs
Biddeford
Lord Forrester
Alderney
Chuernsey
Ipfivich
Admiral Vernon
EleZice
Leas
Gentlemen and Freeholders pledge to uphold County interests
Exon August 8 1740. William CourTENAayY and Theophilus Forte escue express thanks to Devon clergy and freeholders for nomination to represent the country interest in Parliament. They vow to oppose measures harming the constitution and to support those promoting liberty and security. Note: No placeman or officer attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Exon
William Courtenaayy
Theophilus Fortescue
N.B
Exeter Elections 1740 Nomination Meetings Claimed
A fragment reports two Exeter Advertisements noting a meeting of many gentlemen at the New Inn Exeter where Henry Rolle and the author were nominated for Devon county seats in the next general election. The author disclaims involvement in the meetings, asks that his name not be used in future notices, and specifies joint wording with Theophilus Fortesene if included. The date given is Oct 15, 1740.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
Henry Rolle
Myfelf
Devon
Theophilus Fortesene
Notable Petition to Newcastle Free Burgesses
A fragmentary colonial era style letter from Walter Brackett and Nicholas Fexwick to the Free Burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne. The text pleads to continue favour and expresses fealty and service in the next general election context. The damaged OCR preserves names and the formal pleasantry but lacks full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Walter Brackett
Nicholas Fexwick
Thistle and Crown Publick House Notice at Kensington
A damaged notice declares a public house known as the Thistle and Crown opposite the Court Gare at Kennington with adjoining stable stalls. It mentions goods appraised to the premises and invites inquiry to William Loughton school master or Mr Buttors carpenter of Kensington to fetch them cheaply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
Kennington
Jace
William Loughton
Buttors
Kensington
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Great Britain
Wolf Furdy
London
Norfolk
The
Cape
Bibel
Spain
Deir Helms
Kent-y
Dopdte
Vernon
Robin
Doodie
S'C
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