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Newspaper

Weekly Register

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 14, 1798

Page

6

London City Commission Oath at Guildhall and Royal News

The London Commission of Lieutenancy opened at Guildhall with near a hundred commissioners taking the qualification oath. The Lord Mayor postponed civil officer nominations, hoping for more time. Reports include highway robberies near Twickenham, a fatal fire at Ratcliff-cross, and the Lord Mayor Sir R. Carr Glyn entering office amid tempered ceremonies and the Guildhall illumination. Also noted are Carignan prisoners, Nelson’s victory imagery, and a Swedish cartel voyage from Dover with 13 French officers.

Admiral Nelson Law Court of King’s Bench Cuthell Meff Jordan Johnson Ayton Kew Twickenham Common W. Gibbons Stanwell Hourlow-heath Ratcliff-cross Gorgie Edinburgh Glasgow Glasson Royal Infirmary R. Carr Glyn Hastings G. R Lord Nelson Nelson Wyhich Greenock Caju Stirling Brett Dover France

Naval action report from Capt Countess in 1758 Plymouth

Letter from Capt Geo Countess describes engagement with French squadron under Sir J B Warren. The Hellene, 36 guns, captured after a sharp chase. one crew killed, three wounded. Officers praised. prize taken. many crew and civilian notices follow.

Geo. Countess Evan Nepean Plymouth Sound Admiralty White Amelia Sligo Pearing J.B. Warren J. B. Warren Leeward Sayer

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