Imperial visit as Eastern envoys arrive in Vienna
A report from Vienna notes the Hospodar of Wallachia and kin were received by the Empress. A Redian general seized Kilianova, with a magazine seized and parts burned. Reports from Malta mention an envoy of the Russian Empress seeking harbor for Maltese ships and pilots. In Paris a leading banker’s cashier and clerk were arrested for embezzlement after two decades of service to M. Necker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallachia
ion _ Karsaw
Danube
Redian
Czernichew
Kilianova
Trac
Vienna
Malta
Russia
Paiti
Raf“gy Voy
Anid Ope
Beghory
Yanother
Cagliari
Orloff
Lehuwalow
Tuscany
Paris
Marth-2g
Fort-L’eveque
M. Necker
Royal Assent to Bills in House of Peers Action
On this day his Majesty will go to the House of Peers and grant Royal Assent to several bills. These include measures for punishing mutiny in American colonies, repealing parts of duties in American colonies, correcting errors in lend tax commissioners, regulating contested elections, preserving game in England, preventing dog killings, building a workhouse at Saffron Hill, and repairing harbours at Minehead Watchett. Also includes road and naturalization bills and a canal project from Trent to the River Mere. Penalties for dog stealing also outlined with escalating fines and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Peers
Great-Britain
England
Saffron-hill
Hatton Garden
Ely-rents
St. Andrew
Holborn
Somériechires
Watchett
Denbight Hire
Guildford
Pall-Mall
Newgate
Joseph,Jarvis
Benjamin Millicent
Hoors
Mr. Fivans
Matthew Kennedy
Westminster-bridge
Joseph Nicholls
William Warracker
Richard Carter
Patrick Kennedy
His Majesty
Kew
Light Horse
Elliot
Burgoyne
Wimbledon
Common
Horse Grenadiers
Kensington
Wynitay
Watkin Williams Wynne
Baré
S Trong Bzer
Stafford
David Slack
Zolon
Butler and Sons
Birmingham
Dorchester
Mary Bowester
Neath
Glamorganshire
Henry Thomas
Cardiff
Pantardawa
Caermarthen
Thomas
Mr. Jenkins
Joftiefter
Usedalk
Rumors of political shifts and Wilkes support in 1769
The lettered report outlines expected moves in government including Lord Chatham rejoining administration, Camden regaining the Seals, and a bill to reverse unpopular resolutions. It notes preparations for Wilkes’s enlargement, peace-officer orders for his day, and widespread political unrest with duels and prosecutions. Also details East India Company directors, naval bets against France and Spain, and regional disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Peers
Great-Britain
Lord Chatham
Lord Camden
Earl
Chatham
the Treasury
Mungo
City of
London
Wilkes
King's Bench
Auerday
Fishmongers Company
Thames Street
Goldsmiths, Weavers
John Wilkes
Bristol
Essex
Sheriff Townsend
William Sharpe
Newport
Flexney
Holborn
George Macauley
Sharpe
Merchant Taylors Hall
East India Company
Hon
East-India Company
Col
David’ Wedderburn
Bombay
Alexander. Maclillen
Richard Campbell
Cavendish-square
Portsmouth
France
Spain
Russia
Constantinople
Turkey
Europe
Smyrna
Leghorn
Republic
Fragmentary probate note from old parish records
Fragmented OCR reads like a probate or estate note mentioning individuals with unclear spellings. Names such as Holte and Cater appear, with references to heirs and property devolving, and a street path near Black-Priars-Bridges. The text is garbled and no clear action or date is evident.
Charitable and Humane Appeal for Widow and Orphaned Family
A fragmented plea seeks aid for a widow and her child after the death of a breadwinner. The text appeals to benevolent readers and local helpers, naming Leicester Fields and related street scenes as locations of distress and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Dulgent
Mofti
Wepatrick
Alley
Leicester Fields
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Makke
Cps
Townsard
London-Tavern
Robert
Bernard
Litberty
Mr Wilkes
Yse
Arnanots
Roth
Aege
Joseph
Hankey-and Partners
Fenchurch Street
Ifellis
Boldero and Co
de Metlis
Lowry
Hart Corner
Lombard-Street
Mei
Aliday.and Co
Society
Robert Morris
Etg. Ry
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