Oath of Secrecy and Manuscript Return Request 1770
William George Edmunds of Suez-Lans swears he will not disclose names of contributors to private papers and will publish essays without alteration. He aims to be loyal, a good society member, and to destroy manuscripts after composition unless requested for return in large letters at the end. Sworn January 1 1770 at the Mansion House London before Mayor Beckford.
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William George Edmunds
Suez-Lans
St. Andrew’s
Folsom
W. G. Edmunds
Mansion House
London
Beckford
Fragmented colonial dispatch on Stanton suspension debate
A long, archaic letter reports ongoing controversy over Mr. Stanton’s role on a colonial board. It notes objections to his position as private secretary and perceived mischief, citing royal instructions and local council resistance, with references to the lieutenant governor and August 24 proceedings.
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Protesans
Greriada
Stanton
Dominica
Scott
Fitz
Obedience and faction in a royal council dispute
A dated letter portrays factional conflict within a royal council. It accuses Me Fitzmaurice CARIN and Ry Del O Bring of improper influence, notes a attempted insertion of two French Roman Catholick members, and credits the council’s response with suspending counsellors to avert unconstitutional action.ENDS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzmaurice Carin
Ry del O'Bring
Kad
Stanton
New Speaker Chosen as Commons Attends the King
In London the Commons present Sir Fletcher Norton as Speaker and receive the King's approval. Lord Mansfield sits in the Lords as Keeper and court officials announce the great seal’s custody and oath ceremonies in Westminster and the Queen's House. Sir Sidney Stafford Smythe and Henry Bathurst are named as Barons and Justices in the Exchequer and Common Pleas respectively.
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House of
Eee
Francis Molyneux
Commons
Fletcher Norton
BO Westminster
Fan
Lord Mansfield
Housé of Peers
Sidney Stafford Smythe
His Majesty’s Court of Exchequer
Henry Bathurst
His Majesty’s Court of Common Pleas
Richard Aiten
His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench
Great Britain
Port News From Portmouth and Naval Appointments
Portmouth reports arrivals including Unity from Oporto and Lively and Rainbow from London plus Duke of Gloucester from Exeter and Prosperous from Plymouth. Ruffian service took several English ships to transport the Northern Eagle crew via the Straights after its commander died after a two month illness. Admiral Elphinston plans to dock his ship when weather allows and expects repairs for the squadron before sailing in April.
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Portmouth
Unity
Wright
Oporto
Dover
Hull
Lively
Hicks
Rainbow
Davis
London
Duke of Glocester
Woods
Exeter
Prosperous
Preston
Plymouth
Northern Eagle
Streights
Elphinston
Rippon Man of War Receives New Command At Sea
Vice Admiral reports ships fit for sea and ready to sail soon. Yesterday Captain Brereton assumed command of the Rippon, the ship of the line replacing Captain Thompson whose three years in command have expired.
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Brereton
Thompson
Severe cold wind hazards reported countrywide
Accounts from several regions describe a frigid wind on Wednesday evening the 10th nearly killing travelers on the road. A miller near Ablington Bibury was found dead on his knees facing the ground, suggesting exposure after leaving Northleach market. Others returning from the market struggled to reach their homes in the severe weather.
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Ghoucefer
Ablington
Bibury
Northleach Market
London Dull Court and Political Movements Report
A London update notes the Duke of An caster and the Earl of Bristol attending the House of Peers. A large levee at Hanover Square drew colony governors and agents, while supporters of the Bill of Rights admitted new members and collected subscriptions including a sizable gift from Manchester. Rumors speak of Mr Wilkes's potential enlargement and a military resignation near term. The day includes court proceedings, oaths for Dover and Hertford members, and dispatches from Versailles. Reports on Sir Richard Perrot, the Speaker’s emoluments, and a grand Board of Ordnance accompany gossip of royal favor and political maneuvering.
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House of Peers
Duke of
Ancaster
Earl of
Bristol
Earl of Hillsborough
Hanover-square
Manchester
Wilkes
Serjeant
Glynn
Richard’ Perrot
Errand
Flint
Duke of Bedford
D. of N
Fio Horak Neha Earl Temple
Maggigedi
Isa
John Curt
House of Commons
Lord Camden
His Majesty’s Serjeants
Great Seal
Justice Bathurst
Bloomsbury-square
Westminster-hall
Charles
Thomas Pym Hales
Dover
Paul Field, Esq
Hertford
Alexander Wedderburn
Bishop’s Castle
Arnold Nesbit
Tad'diete
Winchelsea
Norfolk
Leicestershire
Ipswich Journal
Suffolk
Deeg Weare
Eyre
Conway
Das Chatelet Lomond
Weymouth
Verfaies
War Office
India -House
Samuel
More
Rickendpewe Bart
Taw
St. James’s
F& R
Uther
Chase
Fmt
Richard
Wales
R—d
Caudle
Pap
Panada
Ltis
Springs Gardent
Ogos
Spitalfields
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Anglo. Americanus
The
London Gazette
Westminster
Port News
Jane
Dam
Thomas
Almot
Impey
Sir Thomas
Adair
Trevanion
Serjeant Glynn
Mr. Sawbridge
Serj. Glynn
Yorke
House of Cormmons
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