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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 10, 1760
Page
2
A compiled list of names from trades and societies, followed by a royal response praising public credit and commerce. The scene covers Lord Mayor's delegation presenting congratulations to the new king at Leicester House, with thanks for protection of trading subjects and ongoing support for liberties and privileges.
A fragment from a London news sheet recounts courtly oaths to the monarchy, knighthoods for Admiral William Baker, and the South Sea company officers, followed by notices of ships, disasters, and funeral arrangements for the late king. It notes arrivals to Virginia and Newfoundland, a wreck near Caithness, and plans for the royal funeral procession including scaffolding and a new hearse.
Ships remain in the Downs with a list of vessels including Newark Commodore Sir Piercy Brett Essex Maidstone Jason Albany Granada and several others bound for places such as Virginia Lisbon Dublin Liverpool Poole Plymouth and Plymouth. Weather reports show wind directions varying from west to southeast with steady sailing schedules continuing.
London reports delayed Centaur and Portmahon convoys to the Seward Islands and Jamaica not ready until December. Lisbon mail from the Hanover Packet arrived at Falmouth with word that the Isis carried the Earl of Kinnoul from Lisbon to England. Other ships retaken include Cortthall and Portus, while several vessels reach Lisbon from different routes. The Eleanor from Jamaica is reported arriving in the river after sailing on the 3rd.
The Stationers Hall notice dated November 7 1760 states publication of the Almanacks for 1761 is postponed from the 18th instant to December 6 next, due to the death of the late sovereign and ongoing affairs of state.
Admiralty orders immediate repair of the men late belonging to His Majesty's Ship Buckingham on board His Majesty's Ship Superbe at Deptford. They must report on pain of losing wages and facing court martial as defaulters. Signed by J. Clevland, Admiralty.
Navy Treasury announces half pay for sea officers from July to December 1753 under royal establishment. Payments start November 10 at Broad Street Treasury, 10 AM, continue next day, monthly recall. Officers must show affidavits of no public employment and certificates of oaths. authorized attorneys may present required documents for absent recipients.
The Hand in Hand Fire-Office Directors issue notice of a general meeting of members at their office in Angel-Court Snow Hill on Thursday the 13th at three in the afternoon. Election of directors for the ensuing year will be by ballot at the same place on the 10th 11th and 12th of the instant from nine in the forenoon to twelve and from nine to six in the afternoon.
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