Lloyds expresses thanks for convoy regulations in 1798 letters
A 1798 letter from Lloyds agents Bennett Trebilcock and White to Sir W. Waldegrave praises the governor’s care of Newfoundland convoys. It commends strict tail regulations for merchant ships seeking convoy protection and suggests universal adoption, including anchor and cable inspections, to benefit Britain’s trading interests.
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Lloyds
Newfoundland
Bennett, Trebilcock
White
Bankrupts listed in London Gazette December issue
J Ainsworth from Turton Lancashire whiffter W Holgate Manchester manufacturer and other tradesmen listed with bankruptcy dates and inns. Entries cover watchmaker Berwick-upon-Tweed iron-master Monmouth and more with at least two inns named. Notes include Exchequer Bills issue and show fair events with cattle sales and a fire at the King's Arms Tavern.
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J. Ainsworth
Turton
Lancashire
Gartside Arms
Little Bolton
W . Holgate
Manchester
Bull’s-head Inn
W. Rowland
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Watchiaker
King’s Arms Inn
Berwick
D.tanner
Monmouth
Monmouthshire
King’s Head Inn
Hodgson
Whitehaven
Cirmiérland
Esaac Nicholson
T. Higgins
Throgmorton-stret
London
Guildhall
King’s Arms Tavern
Compton-street
Soho
Brooksbank
Hoxtord
Cambridge
M. Raine
Trin. College
Charter-house School
R Hardy
Emmanuel College
Doughborough
D. D
Jos. Procter
Katharine Hall
British cutter captures French privateer Calaissen off Folkestone
From the London Gazette Dec 15 1798 a letter from Commander Ridge of the Badger reports capturing the four carriage gun privateer Calaissen Citoyen Jaques Guillaum Lamey from Calais between Folkestone and Dungenets after a short cruise. The prize crew plans to sail to Dover once the hurricane resents. Additional notices mention forthcoming auctions and local appointments.
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London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Ramgate
T. R. Ridge
Badger Excise
Commissioners of Excise
Folkstone
Dungenets
Calaissen
Citoyen Jaques
British Parliament Murmurs Over Militia and Land Tax Debates
Debates on a navigable cut through the Isle of Dogs begin with a first reading. Members discuss extending militia service while limiting its scope, praising the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and signaling ongoing financial bills including the Land Tax Amendment and Income Bill. A committee reopens fisheries issues and the London sheriffs present a petition against new wet-docks.
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John Anderson
Isle of Dogs
Putt
Taylor
Ireland
Fornes
House
Pitt
Ryker
Great Britain
Sheriffs of London
Corporation of London
Merchants Mill
Pit
J. Sinclair
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Sir Aealg
W.waldegrave
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J. Turner
Wardour-street
W. Gouthit
Old Fith-street
Dry-Falter
J.roberts
Scho
J. Wood
Coventry
Virtualler
Q. M. Pratten
St. Philip and Jacob
Gloucester
Jing
W. Aken
Crosby
Cumberlard
Linen Mann
J Jensins
Margate
Kent
Vintner
R. Bartlett
Stetton-upon-Dunsmore
An. Xa
T. Orford
Liverpool
WW. Garner
Cookseller
A Ta Fenas
D. Bowdigey
Southampton-street
Man’s Mercer
T. Croome
Lamb’s Conduit
Haberdasher
R. Davies
Bearbinder-lane
T. Tooley
Pancras-lane
J. S. Rich
J. Heapy
Aldermanbury
R Bigland
Forcester
Gloucestershire
Cheefem
Wells
Cheltenham
Inewdraper
Ww. Cunningham
Great Prescot Street
Goodman’s Ick’s
Guildh.ao
Bedwell
British Parliament
House OF Commons
Dickenson
M. A. Taylor
Marduis
Farpay
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