Norwichton City Honors for Louisbourg Victory In Assembly
In Norwich on Sept 2 an assembly unanimously approved an address to King George III lauding the British triumph at Louisbourg. The piece lists Admirals Boscawen Hardy and Durell and Generals Amherst Wolf and Major Hardy for valor at Bennington Cove. Alderman Harwood chosen Sheriff. John Woodtow elected Sheriff by Freemen without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisbourg
Senegal
Andalia
Boscawen
Hardy
Durell
Ls Amherst
Wolf
Major Hardy
Distoure
Bennington Cove
Norwich
d&Louisbourg, &c
William Pitt
Alderman Harwood
John Woodtow
Port News From Falmouth and Downs Messages
Port news notes arrivals and sailings around Falmouth and the Downs. Countess of Leicester Packet from Coruma and King George Packet to Lisbon are mentioned. Vessels remain in the Downs with his Majesty's Ships Revenge and Arundel as convoys pass. Weather winds shift from N to W as ships sail and arrive, including the Ulysses Privateer and Richmond with Hannah Ayers for Bufton.
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Falmouth
Dag
Countess of Leicester
Nore
Richmond
Downs
His Majesty
Revenge
Hannah
Ayers
Bufton
Wind S. W
Defeats of Russians and naval operations around Portland Road
Extra letters from Plymouth and Dartmouth report the Essex under Commodore Howe sailing with the fleet toward the West. other ships including the Lizard Frigate and a privateer from London sail for Angola and Africa. A Dutch ship releases in Fluthing. a Swede interpreter is seized at Deal amid a theft involving the Spanish Ambassador's clothes.
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Portland Road
Essex
Howe
Plymouth
Lord Anson
Lizard
Prince of Brunswick
Grollelier
Africa
Dartmouth
London
Angola
Fluthing
Nation
Ostend
Cadiz
Deal
Tower Wharf
Tis
Mafclife
Parnell
Philadelphia
Newfoundland
Eagle
Quebec
France
Syreights
Bellisle
Bristol
Stainsby
St. Mary le Strand
Randall Ward, Bart
Bixley
Norwich
Durrant
Davy Durrant
Scotton
Laff
Worcester
Codrington
James Wilkes
Booker
Ipswich
Suffolk
Wright
Whitechapel
His Majesty’s
Deptford
Spos
Postscript on Monarchs prerogative and restraining evils
Postscript from Oliver Orcaster to the sheriffs of Kent argues ancient monarchs used prerogative to relieve subjects from harsh seasons and misfortunes. He claims they rebuked corrupt customs for public welfare and laments counterfeiters and idle persons exploiting the realm.
Medieval Ordinance on Household Etiquette in Langley
A lengthy extract describes a strict ordinance listing duties for lords and households including food, drinking, and minstrels. It specifies penalties for breaches, publication across towns, and enforcement by officers. Also noted are port news and prices for wheat and bonds, with ships departing and arriving at Portsmouth and Spithead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleth
Trelares
Hero
Pan
Baiswick
Langley
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Isling Fon
Bell-Dock
Wapping
Brigstock
Northamptonshire
Aldersgate-Street
Birmingham
Col. Armiger
North America
Woodbridge
Thomas Green
Benhall
Ph. Carter
O.ih
Dan
Spence
Green
Elizabeth Larner
James Eating
Buckle-street
Aldgate
Alexander
Poultry Compter
Stephen Comyns
Clapham
Postscript
Dean's
Oliver Orpcaster
Edward
Kent
Maby Als
Alexander Masters
Ely
Guildhall
Litle
Portmouth
Spithead
Prince Ferdinand
Killick
Minerva
John Tuker
Cette
Rotterdam
Peter and
Johannes Fom
Lisbon
William Shepherd
Shannon
Capt. Meadows
Hawke
America
Corn Exchange
Dita
Ditto
Dito
S. Jer
Ducco
Ilitra
India Stoca
Juto Lia
Rhbalf
Follo
PH. el Rdener
Direftford
Piteyardss
Dee
Engisart
Andry
Geneva
Bela Miele
Prs
Gorden
Gonpany
Lel Megabar
Botanic Academy
Florince
Ehelle
John’ Révington
Bible and
St P.ft's
Red- Yard
Jarres Richigron
Aires
Elesher
Oxford Theatre
Patgnofter Row
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