Fruit crops report shows mixed but promising signs
The cyder district sees generally favorable prospects for apples in most counties. Wheats harmed by late frosts, but oats and barley look promising. beans and pease affected by vermin in eastern districts. Hops strong in good soils, but weaker on heavy Sussex Kent soils. Wool trade brisk. meat supply good in Smithfield. spring feed boosts beef in Norfolk and Suffolk. horses rising in price. lean cattle down while sheep remain costly.
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Cyder
Sussex
Kent
Smithfield
Norfolk
Suffolk
Vigilance and plain living urged by Friends in annual epistle
The document exhorts readers to renew public worship, seek inner testimony, and persevere in the way of peace. It warns against worldly amusements and costly attire, urging simpler living to aid the needy and comfort the afflicted, citing William as an exemplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William He
Quaker Relief Speech on Tithes and Charity
A Quaker meeting discusses the relief of distress and warnings against misusing property. It cites Britain and Ireland tithes totals of 10300 pounds and 7891 respectively, notes past prisonings for militia and tithes, and records releases and writs of sequestration involving several Friends. Signed by Jos. Birkbeck, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Great Britain
Reland
York
Huntingdon
Fleet
Jos. Birkbeck
Assault at billiard table sparks heavy damages
In the Court of Kine's Bexcu on June 2, Thomas sued Tufton brother to the Earl of Thanet for an assault at Parsloe's on Ziff Sty Susties's street during a November game. The defendant accused the plaintiff of losing and struck him, with Lord Kenyon noting such cases merit heavy damages. Verdict for the plaintiff with damages 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Kine
Bexcu
Thomas
Tufton
Earl of Thanet
Harvey
Parsloe's
Ziff Sty
Lord Kenyon
Verditt
Damases
Moséley versus Henriques in Turspay trial
On June 5 Moséley faced Henriques in Turspay over two mail notes of 141. The defendant had been bankrupt, but promised repayment. Lora Kenyon argued it would need strong evidence of ability to recover after losing property. Verdict returned for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Kenyon
Three bans against Rev. S for abusive letters
In Shropshire the court granted three rules against Rev Mr S for sending threatening and abusive letters to another clergyman and two lay gentlemen.
No Stamp Required For Promissory Note In Execution
On Saturday June 9 the Judges consulted and ruled no stamp was needed on a promissory note from creditor to debtor in execution for payment of 3s weekly. The decision clarifies taxation requirements in authorities overseeing debt recovery.
Delayed department notes arrears and register history
The document discusses postponement of a department and its plan to present arrears and continue the record of the department’s existence. It singles out one eminent foreign figure, John Reinhold Forster, as accompanying Captain, highlighting scholarly credentials and association with Oxford.
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John Reinhold Forster
Oxford
Obscure Obituaries and Notices From a 18th Century Ledger
A crowded obituary list notes deaths and biographical snippets of scholars, ministers, and sailors. Figures include Cook in his second voyage companion, De Williams of Lampeter, John Livie of the Hermitage, Captain Fr. Cole of La Revolutionaire, Dr. Postlethwaite, Rev. Beatson, John Danby, Dr. James Dunbar, Dr. Hugh Gillies, Capt. G Vancouver, Mr. Orme of Melbourne, William Lord Bynon, and Thomas Englith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Fr. Cole
Postlethwaite
Cambridge
J. Beatson
Hull
Christ
John Danby
Willis
Danby
Webbe
Idard
James Dunbar
Murray
Dunbar
Dean ‘Tucker
Newhall
Cromarty
Ulla
Petersham
G. Vancouver
Royal Navy
Admiralty
J Orme
Free School
Melbourne
Calat
Newsted Abbey
William Lord
Bynon
Chaworth
Thomas Englith
Emnent
Burke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epistle OF the Friends
Turspay
Moséley
Henriques
Farpay, Joxez
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