Coronation Oath of King George the Third in Ceremony
Fragment describes the coronation oath and Crown ceremony as Archbishop administers the oath to King George the Third. It recounts the declaration against transubstantiation, the king’s sworn promises to govern by law, preserve Protestant worship, and uphold church rights, with the gospel and Bible presented at the altar.
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Peter
Serato
George the Third
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Rome
Germa
Church of England
England
Wales
Berwick Upon Tweed
Phen
Meeting of the Freeholders of the County
For the Middlesex Journal dated Thursday October 5 a meeting of the Freeholders of the county was appointed by advertisement to consider matters of local governance and public concerns.
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Middlesex Journal
Petitions and tumult mark Middlesex freeholders assembly
The gathering at the Castle saw Mr Glynn and Lord Lisburne address the freeholders as a crowd pressed for influence. Speeches from Musgrave and Spooner ignited debate about impeachments and parliamentary inquiries while a petition to the throne was approved. Lord Lisburne and Spooner faced jeers and shelter at a local surgeon’s. the day closed with broad support for the county’s grievances and a signed petition.
Exeter Freemen Invite Duke of Bedford to Guildhall Meeting
Exon 7th 1769 Freemen and inhabitants of Exeter greet His Grace John Duke of Bedford as a freeman invites him to the Guildhall on the 24th instant to discuss a petition to the throne for redress of grievances. They praise him as a friend to liberty and express desire for his presence at the meeting. A note adds it would have pleased him to hear Dr Musgrave at the castle on the 9th instant about peace.
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Exeter
John Duke of Bedford
N. B
Dr. Musgrave
Westminster
Middlesex
Ireland
Refiaas
Freehold Ers
Proctor
Sandyes
Piercy
Corporation of
Oxford
House of Commons
Newgate
Port Marlow
Corporation of Bedford
Paoli
France
Gesenal
Lord Halifax
Peasure Aedolland
Ees
Richmond
Kew
Lord Bure
Chesterfield
Derby
Devonshire
Court of Chancery
W.H
Felt
W. H
Haive
Curtis
Junius Americanus
University of Cambridge
Junius
Sidney
Cato
Posiila Col. Monson
William Draper
Petition fervor in Derby and Nottingham counties calls for reform
The lettered excerpt reports heated efforts by freeholders to petition for dissolution of Parliament. Meetings are planned in Chesterfield Nottinghamshire and Southwark with aims to curb corruption and resist royal influence. It notes abuses by officials and promises of reform, naming figures like Duke of Newcastle and others, and mentions ongoing support from a London circle and regional committees.
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Eng‘land
House of Commons
Bank Stock Prices and Annuities in Seventeenth Century Notes
The fragment records varied bank stock prices and annuities including India and Old Ann, New Ann, and Bank Annuities with reductions and caps. Mentions 3 per cent, long annuities, and specific tickets values like 141 and 13s. Details show fluctuating values such as 238 half, 75-8ths, and 28 with 433% long.
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India
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the King Anfversy
Lester
Gify Ir
Musgrave
Glynn
Spooner
Lisburne
Thomas Putt
Duke of Bedford
Mrr. Spooner
Lord Lilburne
Plymothians
John Rogers
Exon
Euraff
Tassley, Otaber
Fetter
Otaber
London
Chesterfeld Feternay
Deyrtepee
Pei
John Cuf
House ‘ of Commons
Nottinghamhire
K—g
Tueday
Southwark
Yo—T. Thiraile
Southmrack
Hammond
de, Hammond
Bristol
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