Remarkable Royal Thrown Pieces and Japanese Emperor Customs
A fragmentary report describes a toppled throne valued at 60,000 pagodas with gold and pearls, a canopy decorated with pearls and a glass-eyed tiger, and a royal treasury including 3,325 elephants and 75 camels. It also notes captured women and guards, with an India-dated letter detailing the Japanese Emperor’s strict etiquette, attire, and entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartie
Arid
Tippolo
Harris
Tippée
Grack
India
Parliament Measures and War Outlook in Channel Trade
The report outlines plans to regulate the corn trade and channel warfare strategy, with mentions of Card Trade under Excise, corn prices abroad, and measures to secure maritime routes. It notes royal activities, militia movements from Windsor, and a Bath society event with the Duke of Bedford elected President, reflecting broader governance and economic concerns of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Bamburghysat
Asia Ifeena
Tpurdys Warnitdagion
Ancoronelacion
Esas
Areaslia Feisiin
Spadan
Ancesti
cIasmi
Pittegh
Ysit
Spencer
Capenne Stanp
Apy.tegde
Bath
Bach and
West of England Society
John Smith
Duke of Bedford
Lord Somerville
B. Hobhoute
Admiral Mitchell Receives Royal Red Ribbon Ceremony
Friday report notes Admiral Mitchell honored by the King with the Red Ribbon for services in the Zuyder Zee. A launch of an East India ship named Hugh Taglielimdo impressed attendees at Gravesend. Wilton chaired Royal Academy event awarding medals for drawing and sculpture while urging perseverance.
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Mitchell
Zuy“der
Zee
Lyesterday
Avery
Cleland
Gravesend
Hugh Tagliebimdo
Ier
Fermanagh
Kne “Wilton
Royal Academy
Robert Smirk
Findlater
Ie Rei
Tindarelli
Wilton
Wheat sowing expands in Lincolnshire amid bread aid
In Lincolnshire hundreds of acres have been sown with wheat after a vestry at Hampton approved extending the standard wheaten bread supply until October. A New Windsor charity aids industrious poor with bread and coal, while a soup and meat fund runs under Lord and Lady Bulkeley’s supervision. Separate robberies and a fatal accident mark a troubling week, including a pistol robbery of Mr King and wife, and a gang attack on Lady Warrena. A tragic cottage fire injures a girl, and a Wiltshire accident buries a family. investigations confirm the cause as a collapsed wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnthire
Hampton
Inglefield Green
King
Warrena
Grésvenor Places
London Gazette Dispatch Notes Coercion Plan
Fragmentary dispatch received from Lord William Bentinck to Lord Grenville reports the government’s firm resolve to undertake the seizure with vigour. The message, dated Morozmo and November, mentions immediate action and commitment to proceed decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Usingafireel
William Bentinck
Grenville
Morozmo
von Vortinin
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Wondon
Feecessas
Prinecetrom Crin
Sth
Kien’ Long
Pal
Staffordshire Regiment of Militia
Windsor
Garth
Manningham
Cleaveratte
Maidtehead
Restling
Henfey
Guards
Maile
Lord Romney
Mit Waddington
Meffrd
Stacdy
Ruffell
Surley Hall
Rochester
Canterbury
Cranbrook Division
Woalverhampsl
Farnham
Surry
Hants
Salop
England
Worcester
Staplesond
Wilts
Charles
Mary Lawrence
Thoms
Mr. Witlima
Charles Lawrence
Seaie
the London Gazette
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