Private business and indemnity motion in the House of Commons
The House of Commons sat briefly and handled private business including a proposed indemnity bill linked to Hanoverian troops. debate covered the legality of indemnity, objections to setting precedent, and possible resolutions to inform the king. Officials announced future motions on indemnity and Shaftesbury election reporting as other bills and receipts were readied.
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Matham
Great Britain
Mirider
Nocth
Marham
Lord North
Hosse
Johnstony
Lora Minsfield
George Yonge
Select Committee
Shaftesbury
Isilans
Llugre Sefe
Debate on Publishing Army Strength in Parliament
Lord Barrington and ministers faced calls to reveal American army numbers as of July amid war fears. Burke and Townshend urge information, while North resists broad disclosures. Barrie and Ellis warn of aiding rebels. debate swirls over parliamentary oversight versus security.
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Corntwall
Lord North
Lord Barrington
Ars
America
Barry
Towns
St. Vincent
Caribrs
Charles Fox
Clouse
Wilbore Ellis
Edmund Burke
Mystic
Washington
Putnam
Continental Congress
Legislatio
Fle
Barre
Parliament Question on Church Attendance and Scriptural Lesson
A debate detail describes a question about church attendance and a monarch's reply citing a scripture about blessing those who deliver and do not see. The House then moved to a committee of supply with Sir Charles Whitworth presiding.
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Sir Charles Whitworth
Protest Entered Over Address on American War Policy
In the House of Lords on Wednesday November 1 Duke of Richmond moved for leave to enter a protest against the Address presented to the King. Manchester opened with a speech opposing introducing foreign troops without Parliament consent. A debate followed with Lords Talbot Rochford Weymouth Denbigh and the Chancellor supporting the previous question. Dukes Grafton Richmore and others argued against the measure while Camden and Shelburne weighed in. The division at eight o'clock stood 75 to 33 with proxies counted.
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Sar Duke of Richmond
Act of Lords
Mancheter
Great Britain
Lord Rockford
Talbot
Rochford
Weymouth
Denbigh
Duke of Manchester
Grafton
Richmore
Efingham
Lyttelton
Shelburne
Camden
D. of Grafton
America
Camilen
Sis Lorathippoke
Oach Coolncis
Sheliurnz
Duke of Richmond
Ameria
Shelburned
Lord North
Major Ropers seizes Michillemacanach fortress
From London and Philadelphia reports Major Ropers has occupied his former fortress Michillemacanach capturing the garrison. The action aids his strategy against back settlements and leverages his knowledge of local tribes. Albany treaty news notes Six Nations Indians offering support to the United Colonies, later declined by deputies. Labrador letters arrive with trade and colonial updates.
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America
Major Ropers
Michillemacanach
Wich
Philadelphia
Albany
Six Nations
United Colonies
Briffa
Labradore
Violent gale and ship losses off Newfoundland and Europe
Reports describe a fierce September gale at sea near Newfoundland and the Irish Sea, with many ships driven ashore or wrecked. The Jenny and several transports report damage or loss of masts and cargo. In Madrid a violent storm floods streets and collapses structures, while Isle of France notes nutmeg and clove plantations in hopeful condition. High water forecasts issued for London Bridge.
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Pathe
St. Joan’s
Davisian
Botton
Maine
Wétrepke
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Toe
Pinion
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Prospertus
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Lancaster
Hambourg
Holyhead
Rotterdam
Wales
Milfor Haven
Waller
Huthio Petersburgh
Sweden
Ss. James’s
Earl of Galloway
Madrid
Leonai
Prado
Atocha
Isle of France
Madagascar
Trace
London Bridge
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