London Common Council backs tax on income dispute
In Guildhall, the Court of Common Council approved a report proposing a 20£ per annum grant to James Harding and John Taylor of the Alcmena friate for saving dispatches to General Buonaparte. Debate attacked the income tax bill as unfair to tradesmen, with resolutions condemning the measure as partial and invasive and urging equitable taxation based on property.
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John Taylor
Alcmene Friate
Buonaparte
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Gry
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Luthington
Alderman Luthington
Alderman Combe
Curtis
Eamer
Frice
Blodgton
Lamb
Brewer
Griffiths
East India Hause
Bombay
Henry Addington
Hembnidze Lede
Boddam
Tus Vyaluer Caltie
China
Gazette reports Bridport captures Faucon letter of marque
From the London Gazette a letter from Lord Bridport announces the capture of the Faucon, a letter of marque bound for Bourdeaux from Guadaloupe, laden with sugar and coffee, aboard the Ambuscade. An additional letter from Earl St. Vincent notes remarks on naval events and actions they took.
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Guadaloupe
Bourdeaux
Earl St. Vincent
Corfe chases two privateers after convoy entry at Gibraltar
Fragmentary notice notes jetty sloop FE] Corfe pursuing two French privateers in the bay of Gibraltar after guiding a convoy into port. One vessel L Adolphe, a 6 gun, 49 man ship, was captured. the other eluded and proceeded on to a tariff. Also lists bankrupts with dates and names across various trades.
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Bay of
Gibraltar
L’ Adolphe
Bankruptcy Auction Notices From Guildhall and London Areas
A list of bankruptcy auctions and sale notices across Guildhall and surrounding districts. Vendors include watchmakers, vintners, brewers, butchers, millers, hardware dealers, and various tradesmen. Auctions occur January through February at Guildhall and other noted venues with items ranging from goods to property as listed.
London Galette Extraordinary Dispatch From Minorca
Dispatch from Sir Cindadella on Minorca reveals British forces hold the island with no casualties. Report notes failures to obtain Gibraltar intelligence and describes Peterel sloop of war’s cruise and a planned descent in Adday Bay with favorable wind on the 7th. Captain Gifford serves as aide to Gen. the ton. Charles Stuart delivered the message to Henry Dundas.
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Henry Dundas
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Gibraltar
Petereil
Mahon
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