Assembly at Merchant Seamen Office on Royal Exchange
An assembly of many gentlemen subscribers to the yearly donation fund met at the Merchant Seamen Office on the Royal Exchange to renew subscriptions due to support British forces in Germany and aid the relief of the wounded. The event featured toasts to the King, mentions of weather impacts, and notes on public celebrations and regional reactions across England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Exchange
Igentlemen
Germany
Wells Im Somierfershire
Somerset Militia
Charles
Kembys
Tynte
Thomas’ Prowle
Twosworthy
Migjetty
Stockholm
Pruffia
Bern
Eenich Vind
Italy
Marshal Broglio
Robert Scott
Aldgate Ward
Epping-forest
Epping
J. Carey
Custom House
Herald Tottery
England
Lord Bute
Lord Downe
Earl of
Job Amou
Salopy
Clive
Aids
Hill
Sthe
Michael
Fragmented enactment of a public tribute in archaic prose
The readable text presents a classical meditation on time and loss, invoking a Bible verse about occasions to birth and death. It references tearful duty toward the great and good who held high offices, implying a ceremonial mourning or commemorative mood without detailing concrete events or names.
Ailing Monarch and a Nation's Grief in Jamaica
A fragmented royal tribute discusses a recent loss to the throne, praising the late king's heavenly attributes and urging unity. It extols the successor as a native prince deserving loyalty and vows to uphold wise councils and just war aims. It ends with an ad for Jamaica rum, brandy, arrack, and related goods from the Punch House and Charles Wenman at the Royal Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilory
Dom
Mog Jy
Alfies
Sis
Giust
Ingafires
Esa
Majjesty
Jamaica
Charles Wenman
Royal Exchange
Calliss
Gentlemen to wait on Merchants Address in Cornhill
In London the gentlemen intend to wait on His Majesty with the Address of the Merchants of London. They are desired to be in their coaches near Cornhill this day at half past ten to form the processions under City Marshals directions. The chairman will move from the Royal Exchange Admiralty Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Patel
Treland
Royal Gocietye
Endeavo
Peta
Souley-street
Eistone
England
Gourfe
Clements Church
Mn Morley
Arhahda Shaw
Sarah Scott
Panna
Barton
George
Vulture
Cornhill
Salisbury
George the
Eleé
Princess Dowager of Wales
Canterbury
Maidstone- Gaol
James Bett
Jacob Miller
John M*donald
Edward Huft
Cambridge
Sedgwick
Queen’s College
St. Clement’s
Eastcheap
London
Pr. Sandby
Magdalen College
Fonthe Yeqrenfuing
UCH
Royal’ Exchange
Admiralty Office
Buckingham
Deptford
J. Clevland
Right Hou: the Lordi Aa of the Treasury paying Half Pay
Notice from Navy Office inviting naval officers entitled to half pay to attend on a specified November morning to receive their money and certificates. It states attending officers may bring proofs of employment, subscribe to the test, and take oaths. attorneys may be used to collect pay if officers fail to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Office
Treasury
Payson
Nagis
Proposals Sought for Freight of Goods and Passengers
The committee invites attendance with proposals from owners or masons for freight of goods and passengers to Cape Cod Cay, Fort Ganbia on the Coal of Af 1702. Interested parties should attend at Cowper's Court Cornhill at eleven o clock on the day named for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coa Cay
Fames Fort
Gan
Pethins
Cowper's Court
Cornhill
Worthy Liverymen Dine with Lord Mayor at Hall
A fragmentary notice from November 5 1760 announces a dining event for the Worshipful Company of Joiners attended by the Lord Mayor at their hall. It notes there will be no public procession or prizes and references a death in the family.
The Worthy Framing a City Election Plea
Fragmentary OCR yields a mid 18th century petition style note. It cites names such as Thomas Ghancr and references liverymen, the Dit tilers Company, and old election support, with mentions of duties and a request for attendance of friends who appeared in his behalf at two prior elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jshn
Thomas
Dittilers Company
Idpwards Cof
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RedsThr
the. A.U.T
Commerce and Intelligence
Fant
Lombard
West India
Virginia
Greenland
John Pringle
John Hutchinson
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