Parliament Plots to Limit Placemen and Extend Parliaments
A late 18th century letter from Liskeard dated 21 October 1740 urges MPs to back bills limiting the number of Placemen in the House of Commons and to seek annual or triennial Parliaments. The page also reports on mayoral processions, appointments, deaths, ship news, privateers, and maritime dispatches, including salutes to notable figures and electoral notes.
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House of Commons
Liskeard
William Shippen
Newton
Lancashire
Richmond
Norfolk-street
Humphry Parsons
Nis City
Westminster
Guildhall
Barber
John Salter
Bnt
Westminster Hall
Hankey
Baker
Arnold
Ranby
Houshold
Claudius’ Amyand
Eys
Earl of Cholmondeley
Dutchy of Lancaster
Richard Acton
Sydenham
Kent
Gool
Léa la
John Crumpe
Courope
Joe Ortis
Rome
Atigit
Lianvorda
Inary
Aestara Williams
Watkin ‘Williams
Wynitie
Barr
Denbich
Robert
Williams
Mompomiery
William Seward
Treasuiry
Soi
Kemys
Tooley Sis
Avia
Iis Saueheer
le Forte Caen
Shad‘Bhames
Stevens
St. Christopher’s Church-Yard
Threadneedle-Streer
Read
St. Swithin’s Alley
Whittleplan
Norwood
Putith
St. Michael Royal
Baller
Negus
Gibson
Genieman
London-Stone
John Robinson
London
Anne
Margaret
Joe
Fowler
Newcastle
Stockholm
Levant
Robert Williston
Petersbourg
Bourdeaux
Mai Fay
Port Royal
Fitanty
William Barfoot
Merchat
Coldwell
Fremelton
West-Indies
Foi
Liban
Engrossers Kept From Tickets Amid Exchange Alley Ties
A fragment from a London betting scene describes the engrosfers in Exchange Alley withholding lottery tickets and restricting sale. Brokers and jobbers monitor correspondents and price shifts as December drawings approach, signaling scant demand and cautious speculation.
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Puolick
Mickers
Naling Exchanger Alley
Wnan
London
Lam
Killgetty Os 18 Your Most Faithful Humble Servant
Fragmentary letter reveal a dated, informal correspondence with a mock formal tone. The text hints at a person signing as Humble Servant and referencing a 1749 context, suggesting a playful or historical exchange.
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Killgetty Os
Joun Puiniprs
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P.S
London Gazette
Portmouth
Chaloner Ogle
N.E
The&u Thor
Sinals
Laink
New Bank Circe- Soe
Yale
Annies
Buegeltes
Lae Ghats
Carmarthen