Loyalist risings and treason trial near Irvine 1770
The account describes Jacobite attempts in the Isle of Bute and Renfrew districts, led by Colonel Campbell and a minister Mr Stewart, including a failed passage to the royal standard, a procession to Roskirk for a thanksgiving sermon, and threats against ministers. Alexander Nesbit becomes Irvine town clerk in 1770. Stewart’s Renfrew trial occurred in summer 1746.
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Isle
Bute
Randard
John Campbell
Mamore
Dumbditenthire
George
Great Britain
Charles
England
Campbell
Falkirk
Rosakirk
Steward
Rofa
Bat
Foreig
Alexander Netbit
We of
Renfrew
Stewart
Lord’ Bute
Lord Bate
Frederick
Zion
Kirk
Nesbit
Buté
Rosa
London
House of Stuart
de Grey
His Majesty’s Palace
Alexander Nesbit
Irvine
Glasgow
Scotland
Officers of the army seek notice on arrears payment
Officers of the army from various regiments announce their respect to the Right Heir Mr Rigby and request notification of when and where the arrears due to them will be paid. They note that 500,000l. Civil lift arrears have already been paid with no questions asked and mention compliments from militia officers on the matter.
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Rigby
Jubilee and imperial ceremonies unfold in Vienna and Paris
From Vienna reports describe the Pontifical jubilee ceremony with the Archduke Maximilian’s installation and a grand procession of nobility and Teutonic knights. Geneva notes Voltaire’s new serious work advocating commoners and criticizing indulgences. Paris cites tontine reductions and plans to bolster the French marine, while Genoa mentions embezzlement by the Tribunal of Censors and North American merchants forging ties in Mediterranean ports.
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Danube
Teutonic Order
Vienna
Maximilian
Charles ‘of Lorraine
Brussels
Geneva
de Voltaire
Paris
Amsterdam
Holland
Genoa
England
Leghorn
North America
Mediterranean
London predicts big Commons gathering over pensions
London reports that a large assembly is expected in the House of Commons tomorrow with rumors of at least 210 members present. The note mentions the government’s push for increased pensions and suggests possible calls for foreign assistance, referencing Earl of Marchmont and Lord North, with Burke cited in relation to recent statements.
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House of Commons
Iia
Jesty
Earl of Marchmont
House of Lords
Lord North
House of ‘Commons
Edmund Burke
North politics and London court pageant amid a busy week
Reports deny Lord Chatham’s illness, deny Sir Fletcher Norton seals, and discuss the new ministry’s stance on North America. A near-dissolution bet and cabinet councils frame the scene as Porting advices hint at commerce aims and fiscal budgets. London aldermen dined at the Mansion House amid rival loyalties.
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Norton
Fletcher Orton
Chatham
North America
Pall
Mall
Portugal
Colonies
Islands
Greenland
Lords-Commissioners
Admiralty
Victualling-Office
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Edward Hawke
Lord North
Downingtreet
Westminster
Cockpit
Whitehall
Sun Tavern
St. Paul’s Church-yard
London
Robert Ladbroke
Alsop
Richard Glyn
Harley
Sawbridge
S.e.n't
Bridgen
Trecoshick
Wilkes
Court of Aldermen
Unclear OCR fragment hints at personal letters and obligations
Fragmentary OCR shows a misspelled note about communications and religious references. Mentions a reverend with possible favors and a caution about consequences, but readability is severely limited and no clear events or names emerge.
Money values and annuities in 18th century stock listing
The passage discusses various financial instruments including India ditto South Sea ditto and Annuities with 3 per cent and 1 cent rates. It notes the value of money on landed security and suggests stock prices should reflect real value. The fragment mentions Exchequer bills long annuities and Navy funds.
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Navy
India
South Sea
Large book sale catalogue from Fisher Rochester and others
A catalogue offers thousands of volumes including the Library of the Rev. Mr. Trons of Lingstead Kent, plus several collections. Books in many languages arts and sciences, bindings in good condition. Catalogues from Crowder M Lewis Paternoster Row Harris St Pauls listed. Prices printed in catalogue.
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Trons
Lingstead
Kent
T. Fisher
Rochester
Crowder
M. Lewis
Harris
St.Paul's Church
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Foreign Intelligence Extra
Princofa
Jar
Theresia
R. I . Bank
Ditto India Ann
Duke of Grafton
Richard Perrott
Flint
St. James's
J. Brough
Temple-Bar
Strand
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