Public critique of sheriffs conduct and colonial policy
A Middlesex Journal letter scolds WILKES and BULL for alleged avarice and injustice by sheriffs regarding seized goods from Ferguson, arguing royal power over private property is limited in North American colonies. It condemns plans in the East India Company's regulation bill and urges lawmakers to protect public welfare over individual grievance.
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City of
London
the-Old Bailey
Ferguson
Reynolds
Middlesex
North American
North America
Id Hill
Hess
East-India
Bolts
East-India Company
East‘India‘Company
Transfer of colonial government debate in India and colonies
A reader cites Mr Bolts on transferring oriental possessions to the sovereign and weighs objections about Crown power. The piece notes his claim that the same logic would apply to future discoveries and asks whether colonies could prosper if left to subjects rather than the Crown.
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Bolts
India
East India Company
House of Lords
Somers
Talbo
Hardwicke
Scotland Yard
Cox
Shen
Prince of Wales East Indiaman
Portsmouth
East Indies
Execution Dock
New Bondstreet
Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Soho Square
Langley
Nancy
Jackson
South Carolina
Speedwell
Lowe
London
John
Jane
Cook
Sunderland
Royal Assents Granted to Diverse Bills in State Session
The king in state assented to several bills including harbour works at Ramsgate and Ayr, city improvements at Chat ham, and legal reforms. A Danish envoy held private talks at the queen’s palace, with letters from Denmark’s king and queen answered by His Majesty.
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House of Peers
Ramsgate
Shoreham
Huntingdonshire
Ayr
Scotland
George Collier
Christiana .Gwynn
Rich
Draper
Elizabeth Hartnell
Chatham
Kent
Queen’s
Denmark
Townshend
Ireland
France
Spain
Cadiz
Cadiz Bay
South America
Great Britain
Carthagena
Sailed vessels listed for ports and routes in 18th century ship notes
The fragment records multiple ships and captains bound for distant ports. Joseph and Nancy with Martin sails for Bourdeaux, Adventure with Raffel sails for London, and Mentor with Reynolds sails for Africa, suggesting a trade or voyage summary from a maritime log.
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Joseph
Nancy
Martin
Bourdeaux
Raffel
London
Reynolds
Africa
Answers to our CORRESPONDENTS and future favours
The editor discusses correspondence and delays in receiving a teller, noting the letter about Captain S.T. will appear in the next issue. Mentions several items and writers including P. D. and Bon Mort, with commentary on prior printers and language accuracy.
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Almos
S.T
Bell
P. D
Clerkenwell and church figures listed in London notices
Fragmentary OCR lists doctors and gentlemen with church parishes in Whitehall Harvard Barking Aldersgate St. Botolph St. Sepulchre St. Giles St. Catherine St. James Clerkenwell and associated names Foster Sellon. No clear event or outcome given.
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Reacher
Chapel Royal
Thomas
Whitehall
Mdr
Harvard
Allhallows
Barking
Stinton
St. Botoph
Aldersgate
Taylor
St. Sepulchre
Weales
St. Giles'in the Fields
Smith
St. Catherine, Tower
Foster
St. James
Clerkenwell
Sellon
Stock market cryptic notes from an old bank ledger
A condensed clipping records varied stock figures and bond sections with scattered figures like 152 3-4s and 87 3-8s, mentioning open and closed percentages, 3 per cent, and long annuities. It lists bonds and premiums such as Navy and Virtualling BeBills and references old ships or ships’ funds, with terse ledger style wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
S. S. Ann
India
Prem
Land Tax Commissioners Addressed on City Matters
W Bingley writes to the Right Honorable Jono Wayyor and the Land Tax commissioners for London, detailing concerns and seeking consideration on tax issues affecting the city. The letter expresses formal appeal to the officials and requests review or guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jono Wayyor
Atveer- Men
City of
London
Mutiny Rumors on the Scarsdale Mutiny Charge Denied
Survivor of Captain Reed aboard the Scarsdale denies mutiny and murder accusations against Kennedies. He testifies the captain died naturally on September 6 after illness and that the men behaved with utmost propriety from Blackwall to Virginia. He attributes sensational claims to seditious interests and pledges oath to the truth. Dated London April 14, 1772.
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Middlesex Journal
Scarsdale
London
Reed
Blackwall
Virginia
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William ‘Metedi
Gregory
Barre
Howe
Lord Clive
Geo. Johnstone
George Colebro
Cha. Jenkinson
Grey Cooper
Ro Jackson
Cornwall
Pulteney
Dowderwell
Rice
Dempster
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Downing
Sullivan
Dyson
John Stewart
Gilbert Elliot
Richard Sutton
Ellis
Vane
Folkestone
Charles Fox
Rose Fuller
Red
Jay
Dobson
Newgate-street
No. 13
W. Bingley
de Talley Vy Wit
Hugh Duke of Northumberland
King Bryan
John Huddlestone Wynne
America
May Fair
John Wheble
Pater-noster-Row
Great-Britain
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