Public Orders Criticize Army Conduct in Homes and Free Quarters
The protest cites orders from Sir R. Abercrombie Major Duff Lieut Gen Steward and Major Gen Nugent criticizing state of the army and free quarters. A central 1798 order by Major Gen Morrison warns against burning homes and punishes by targeting innocents, urging protection of landlords wives and children and halting foraging. The document argues this policy harms the innocent and unites government opponents against the regime.
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R. Abercrombie
Duff
Steward
Nugent
Morrison
Jpanigne
Bedford
Provisional Cavalry Bill Passed in House of Commons
Writs ordered for Milden and Hastings. The Provisional Cavalry Bill was read a third time and passed. Notices were given for repeal of the Affected Tax Bill. Resolutions on the Assistant Clerk salary and an index to the Journals were moved. Bill for flowing rock salt to be made in Scotland deferred. Taxed Cart Bill read third time. Offers of militia service from Bedfordshire to Montgomery regiments listed. Speaker presided over the session.
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Turspay
Jne
Milden
Hastings
M. A. Taylor
Refe
Dyson
Scotland
Ireland
Bedfordshire
West York
West Kent
Mérioneth
Montgomery
Parliament Prorogued After Export and Import Bills Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes describe parliamentary action with mentions of bills on export, import, excise, and related measures. The Speaker assumed chair on a Friday in June and Parliament was prorogued after a joint session with the king's presence in the other House. Further context is incomplete.
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Bers
House of Beers
Exchequer
Laws on Atlantic ship insurance case at Guildhall
An American plaintiff sued over two insurance policies on the ship Atlantic and cargo from London to Guernsey then Africa. The jury found the ship and goods American property but no sea-letter aboard London to Guernsey. The underwriters argued the letter should have been aboard from the start. judgment for the defendants.
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Atlantic
London
Guernsey
Africa
Guildhall
Lord Kenyon
Groft
King vs John Gordon Sinclair perjury case trial outcome
June 16 report on Mont de Calonne filing against Col Sinclair for wilful and corrupt perjury in a receipt dispute over 100 Louis d or paid via Calonne s valet. Indictment tried at Guildhall before Lord Kenyon. verdict guilty with 12 months imprisonment after defense testimonials. judgment postponed briefly.
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King
John Gordon Sinclair
Mont. Dé Calonne
Col Sinclair
M. de Calonne
Coblentz
Mr. Sinclair
Puut
Lord Kenyon
Guildhall
London
Gibbs
Erskine
King versus Gabriel Habeas Corpus case in naval service
June 26 report on the writ of Habeas Corpus directed to a ship’s commander to produce Edward Gabriel, a London apprentice. The judge ruled the writ quashed unless the apprentice was delivered back to his master, clarifying that enlistment must be by consent and not via forced removal.
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Gabriel
Mr. Erskine
Edward Gabriel
London
Percival
Erskine
Army
Warwick
L. Kenyon
Lord Wiansfield
England
Lord Holt
Lord Mansfield
Justice Lawrence
Judge Buller
Lord Kenyon
Rule Absolute Against Attorney Marryat for Malpractice
Mr Howell moved to make absolute the rule for striking Attorney S H Marryat off the roll for malpractices toward a French emigrant lady. The rule was made absolute with no cause against it.
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Howell
S. H. Marryat
Buonaparte Attends National Institute Meeting
Buonaparte visits the National Institute before his Secret Expedition. Langles reads a Persian to India fragment, Chenier recites a poem alluding to England’s invasion. The hall resounds with acclamations as the General appears in a simple grey frock.
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National Institute
Buonaparte
Langles
Persia
India
Chenier
England
Guidant
la Grande Armée
Italy
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