Diversified trades and military notices in 1799 records
The column compiles a mix of merchant returns and dividends listing Bristol bookseller Minti Aug 35 and Sept 5 08, Wiking Birmingham Warwick Lor Aug 30 31 OF, shopkeeper ches ter Old Angel inn Mecglesfield Pickton Stamford linen draper Sept 16 17 Op 5 Guildhall Newlyn leather cutter Sept 14 Hawkins Hereford mason Bristol Sept 25 Braggs High street Southwark taylor Sept 23 Benbow Rovins near Broseley barger owner Sept 17 Jones High Holborn carver and girder Jenkins Swansea Tanner Brain Gloucester builder Sept 17 Laverack Hull coal merchant Sept 33 Rainy London warehouseman Nov 4 Hallows Corsham Sept 14 Horne Corsham Nov 26 Squire Mortlake carpenter and builder Sept 16 33 Simpson Newark Nottingham mercer Sept 33 Burnett Kingston hull grocer and a long circular Militia War Department notice Aug 2 1799 to Colonels praising volunteers and requesting regiment strength return from Sir Henry Dundas and Count des Artois Edinburgh letter translations thanking magistrates for hospitality and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minti
Bristol
Bithittreer
Wiking
Birmingham
Warwick
Lor
Bingingham
Wield
Marple
Chesters
Old Angel
Mecglesfield
Chefr
Pickton
Stamford
Lincoln
Guildhall
Newlyn
New Alresford
Southampton
R. Hawkins
Sellack
Hereford
Mason
T. Hawkins
Fr. Braggs
High-street
Southwark
Taylor
F. Benbow
The
Rovins
Broseley
Salop
T. Jones
High Holborn
Carver
G. Champion
Bridtol
Somerferthire
W. Spendrow
Spalding
Lincolnshire
Draper
Wiltshire
Clothier
T. Squire
Mortlake
Surry
G. Jenkins
Swansea
Glamorgan
T. Brain
Lawrence Hill
Gloucester
W. Laverack
Kingston-upon-Hull
W.simpson
Newark-upon-Frent
Nottinghamshire
Isaac Burnett
War Department
Downing-street
Iantag
Tom
Henry Dundas
Royal party continues seaside excursions near Weymouth
A fragmentary report notes the Royal party's continued leisure trips around Weymouth with the St Fiorenza frigate voyage and a return toward the fort. the king and court are described dining aboard and engaging in coastal activities during a routine royal progress.
Royal Frigate Visit Onboard Incurred Child Injury And Court Notices
An excerpt recounts the royal party at a pier and on a frigate with a child harmed, blamed on a servant, while the King orders care for the infant. It notes church attendance by the King and royals, and reports on Hampton Court converting to a military academy, clerical appointments, and parliamentary seats changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidn Orercby
Elizabeth
Amelia
Eldver
Dri Langford
Duke of York
Marthal
Duke of Gloucester
Hampton Court Palace
Robert Mesham
Jesus College
Bramham
Bedfordshire
Bryan Mackey
Milton
Wilts
Coates
Gloucestershire
Priestley
United States
Croft Castle
Herefordshire
Thomas Johnes
Davis
Moor Park
Hertfordshire
Rous
Williams
John Mitford
East Looe
John Smith
Lore Louvaine
Beeralfton
W. Grant
Belderney
Kins
Shire of
Banff
Chilterry
Carrington
Bakewell
Derbyshire
Buxton
Police Intelligence Bonfireete Arrest in Knightsbridge
Thomas Puiot Mansell, wanted for robbing Mell Bengough and Palmer, Bristol attorneys, was seized by Carpmeal and Miller after a public-house search in Knightsbridge. A gold watch and 1200? in cash were found. Mansell admitted ownership but claimed the prizes belonged to his master, provoking magistrate doubt about restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Puiot Mansell
Bengough and Palmer
Bristol
Brstol Bank
Rupert. Clarke
Carpmeal and Miller
Knightsbridge
Aelene
Robbery and flight with stolen money and watch
A robber took money from an iron chest using a false key then fled to London. He purchased a gold watch for 20 pounds with a real note, tried to pay, left without change, and traveled to Bishopsgate. He later sent a note to his wife in Bristol from Norwich, planning flight. he returned to London and was held for examination with other petty offenders.
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Miller
Esth
London
Iccaddly
Green Dragon Inn
Bishopsgate Street
Bristol
Norwich
Port-Chaste
Hyde Park Corner
House of Correction
Whitechapel
Beadle
New
Home grown Scots fir as substitute for foreign timber
Architect John Chalmers of Torry Scotland advocates using freshly cut Scots fir after bark and rind removal for building needs. Pieces are prepared for scantlings roofing joists planks and deals and treated in lime water. He claims well-dried Scots fir resists rot and worm damage and remains stronger than when first used for centuries in repairs of buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chalmers
Torry
Scotland
Deaths In the Ire of Man John Taubman of Bowling Green
Notices recount the death of John Taubman of Bowling Green near Carlisle aged 76. Renowned as a speaker and driving force in the assembly, he is praised for intellect patriotism and public service. He supported education and the poor and left a lasting foundation for youth learning. Also noted is James Sheridan of Great Russell Street, barrister, a literary figure mourned by friends. Sheridan’s education at Lisle and legal career are briefly described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taubman
Bowling Green
Calrletoun
Esg
Keys
Ruffell-fteeer
James Sheridan
E Q
Barritter
Sheridan
Lisle
England
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Count Des Artois
Edinburgh
Brousp
C. Phillipe
Weymouth
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