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1 Dec.
Scotland, v. 47, No. 163. |
787. Lord Breadalbane to Lord [Suffolk]. |
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Expressing his sorrow that he was not able to be present at
the beginning of the session of Parliament.—Edinburgh. 1 p. |
2 Dec.
Circular Bk., 1761–86, p. 102. (Pp. 103 and 104 cut out, apparently at the time.) |
788. Circular. |
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From the Earl of Rochford; transmitting the King's speech in
Parliament "on Wednesday last." Sent to same list as that of
25 Feb., adding Mr. Strange and Sir John Hort, and omitting
Mr. Pictet, Sir Peter Denis, and consuls Magra, Katenkamp, and
Taverner. |
2 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 87, No. 18. |
789. Parliament. |
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Note from Lord Rochford to Peers (list given), reminding them
of business in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 6th inst. A draft.
1½ pp. |
4 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 15, No. 29. |
790. War Material. |
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Extract from a letter from Mr. Mathias to the Earl of Suffolk,
dated Hamburgh, 22 Nov., transmitted by Mr. Fraser to Mr. Pownall,
4 Dec. 1774. |
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Relative to gunpowder shipped on board a vessel off the river
Stohr. 1½ pp. |
5 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pel. 87, No. 19 a, b. |
791. Sir John Fielding to the Earl Of Suffolk. |
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Applying for the office of law clerk become vacant by Mr. Lovel
Stanhope being chosen member for Winchester. For 20 years
has contentedly laboured for daily bread, and has neither asked
for anything nor bettered his situation.—Bow Street. |
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Attached is a slip of paper with the words, "I will consider of
the proper manner of answering the inclos'd against we meet
next.—10/m. pt. 6 p.m." |
8 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pel. 87, No. 20. |
792. Mr. Changuion. |
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Opinion of the Solicitor-General, written on the second page
of the "case" submitted to him. It relates to personal effects
left by Philip Changuion, Esq., His Majesty's late consul in Sicily,
who committed suicide in 1771. The surplus was claimed by
Mr. Copithorne, the executor, but this claim was resisted by the
Earl of Rochford by virtue of certain words in the letter to Mr. Copithorne which the last had proved as the will of Mr. Changuion,
his Lordship intending to distribute it among Changuion's relatives.
The Solicitor-General's opinion was adverse to Mr. Copithorne's
claim. The case in marked "2 gus." 2 pp., brief size. |
9 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 14, No. 57. a to d. Let. Bk., Sec's., 1771–5, p. 223. |
793. Lords of the Admiralty to the Earl of Dartmouth. |
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Send copies of letters of 1st and 11th Nov. and 6th inst. from
Lieut. Walton, of the "Wells" cutter, giving an account of his
proceedings consequent on Lord Dartmouth's letter of 18 Oct.—Admiralty Office. |
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The enclosures. The vessel Lieut. Walton was sent to watch
at Amsterdan, after one attempt to sail, was finally unladen of her
cargo and partly unrigged. Information was also obtained that if
she attempted to go down the river she would certainly be searched
at the Taxel by the Dutch Admiralty. 7 pp. or parts. |
10 Dec.
Ireland, v. 449, No. 91 a, b. |
794. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to Lord
Rochford. |
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As to information given by a soldier under sentence at Gibraltar
of a supposed murder in Donegal. Encloses a letter showing that
no such murder happened.—Dublin Castle. |
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The enclosure. 3 pp. |
12 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched." 1771–6, p. 177. |
795. Wm. Knox to Grey Cooper, Esq. |
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Enclosing a petition of the coffee planters of Jamaica to Sir
Basil Keith, to be laid before the Lords of the Treasury, as
relative to a matter within their Lordships's department, which
in Lord Dartmouth's opinion, merits consideration.—Whitehall. |
13. Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 15, No. 60. Law Reports, 1774–81, p. 99. (Pp. 95–8 of this vol. missing.) Let. Bk., Sec's., 1771–5, p. 241. |
796. American Rebellion. |
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Report of the Attorney and Solicitor-General (Thurlow and
Wedderburn) as to whether the acts of the people of the province
of Massachusetts Bay, as stated in correspondence of Mr. Graves
and Mr. Gage, are overt acts of treason and rebellion, and as to
the draught of a proclamation requiring persons guilty to surrender themselves, &c. Of opinion that the letters mentioned
contain the history of an open rebellion and war in the province.
Joshua Bigelow, Edward Rawson, Thomas Denny, John Goulding,
and Joshua Gilbert charged therein with overt acts of high
treason in levying was against His Majesty on 26 Aug. 1774,
Capt. Wilder, of Templeton, and Capt. Halden, of Princetown, on
28 Aug., and several others at different times. Ask the terms of
submission, &c. for the proclamation. 3 pp. |
15 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 178. |
797. W. Knox to Grey Cooper, Esq. |
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Enclosing extracts from a letter from Lieut.-Governor Colden,
containing an account of an illicit trade carried on in the province
of New York, and pointing out some methods for preventing it;
to be laid before the Lords of the Treasury.—Whitehall. |
20 Dec.
Ireland, v. 449, No. 93. a, b. Entry Bk., 1770–75, p. 306. |
798. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Enclosing a petition from Jer. Meara, late lieutenant of the
29th Regt., claiming the merit of having rendered some useful
services in Ireland in 1763, and complaining that some officers
have been put over his head from other regiments. His Majesty
wishes the strictest inquiry to be made.—St. James's. |
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The petition. 4 pp or parts. |
21 Dec.
Admiralty, v. 165, No. 9 a, b. |
799. Earl of Sandwich to the Earl of Rochford. |
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Sending copy of a letter lately received from Morlaix.—Admiralty. |
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The enclosure, dated 5 December. Its recapitulates the contents
of two letters miscarried. The result of the writer's conversations with several of the crews, both of Capt. Kergelin's and
Capt. Resnovet's vessels, was that they were off the coast of the
"Terris Australis" for three months with continual storms and cold;
that the boat of Capt. Resnovet's frigate could only once approach
the shore, when they left in a bottle the arms of France; that
on their return they touched at Madagascar, where they had only
the year before, with great difficulty, established a garrison, not
daring as yet to lay out of its walls; and that the country produced
plenty of corn and rice. 2½ pp. |
22 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 10, No. 58 a to d. |
800. Capt. Patt. Sinclair to Mr.— |
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Enclosing an account, in lieu of which he requested the house at
Detroit. General Gage wrote in a letter that the improvements,
&c. for which the enclosed charge is made were entirely his
(Sinclair's) property. The General's letter, without a proper title
from Government for them, is not sufficient. Asks that the account
may be paid or the house given him.—Lybster, Caithness, N.B. |
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Following this letter are General Gage's letter referred to,
dated Nov. 5, 1769; a deed from the Chippawa nation for a tract
of land to Lieut. Patrick Sinclair, dated 27 July 1768; and
Captain Sinclair's account of money due to him from Government
for sundry disbursements at Pine River, N. America 4 pp. |
22 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 15, No. 30 a, b. |
801. Wm. Eden to John Pownall, Esq. |
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Enclosing a copy of a letter from Sir Joseph Yorke on the subject
of some intelligence lately communicated by him, Mr. Pownall.—St. James's. |
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The enclosure, dated Hague, 16 Dec., relative to information
received that "the smack's" cargo might have been re-shipped in
another vessel in the night. Thought to be improbable, though not
quite impossible. Messenger despatched to Amsterdam to follow
the affair. Sir Joseph waited on the Dutch Ministers, and afterwards on the Prince of Orange, who all persist in the same
language of disapprobation of such a conduct, and their desire to
do all that depends upon them to prevent it. Did not conceal the
consequences of its continuance. Cannot foresee what precautions
will be taken, having no report yet from the Pensionary who
undertook to speak clearly and roundly to the magistrates of
Amsterdam, notwithstanding the terms he is upon with that town
at present. The Admiralty at Amsterdam, too, have been written
to that no ships laden with ammunition, &c. may be permitted to
sail from Texel to the West Indies without a previous report to
the Government here. Has suggested his idea that, to intimidate
the merchanters, it might be advisable to require good security from
the freighters of such suspicious cargoes to the West Indies that
they should be bonâ fide landed at the place pretended to be their
destination, and not conveyed from thence to N. America, because
if that were attempted, and the King's ships intercepted them,
the States would never reclaim them. Cannot yet tell how this
will be relished, though he has no reason to doubt of the friendship and good faith of the Ministers, but is sensible they have their
difficulties. The Regents in general highly disapprove such a
pernicious trade, and many even think the States ought to publish
a placaat prohibiting it under sever penalties. 4pp. |
22 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 87, No. 22. |
802. Lord North to Lord—. |
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Relative to a complaint of Mr. Garnier against the custom-house
officers.—"Friday evening."—No date, but received 23 December.
1 p. |
22 Dec.
Ireland, v. 449. No. 95 a b. |
803. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Harcourt) to Lord
[Rochford]. |
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Returning the patent appointing his first chaplain, Rev. D. G. L.
Jones, Bishop of Kilmore, it being void on account of an informality,
in order that another may be prepared.—Dublin Castle. |
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The enclosure. 4 and 2 quarter pp. |
23 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, p. 179. |
804. Lord Dartmouth to Mr. Bollan, Dr. Franklin, and
Mr. Lee. |
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Asking to see them at his house in St. James's Square the next
morning at 10 o'clock.—St. James's Square. |
23 Dec.
Ireland, v. 449, No. 94. Entry Bk., 1770–5, p. 306. |
805. Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. |
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Announcing the appointment of Lieutenant-General Eliott to
the Government of Londonderry and Culmore Fort in Ireland.—St. James's. |
23 Dec.
Law Officers' Entry Bk., 1762–95, p. 214. Law Ref. and Reports, 1757–86, No. 15. |
806. The Same to the Attorney-General. |
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Relative to a confirmation and addition of arms granted to
Mr. George Stacpoole by His Majesty's sign manual, which the
Heralds' College has refused to register under pretence that he
ought previous thereto to make proof of the several facts alleged
by him concerning his descent. To report his opinion whether
the officers of the College are not bound to exemplify the said
arms, and to register the King's concession and declaration implicitly without such proofs, and if so, the proper method to
pursue.—St. James's. |
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Two other papers, viz., a list of precedents, and a state of the
whole case, are in Law Ref. and Reports, 1757–86, No. 13 a, b. |
25 Dec.
Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, p. 425. |
807. |
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Receipt signed by the Earl of Rochford for the quarterly allowance from the Post office to the clerks of his office. |
21 & 26 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 87, No. 23 a, b. |
808. Roger-Minwaring Ellerker. |
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Certificates of the Heads of Colleges and of the Chancellor of
the University (Duke of Grafton) as to the fitness of RogerMainwaring Ellerker, Fellow-Commoner of Trinity College, Cambridge, to receive the degree of Master of Arts. Ineligible for
want of sufficient standing. Dated respectively as above. 2 pp.,
folio size. |
26 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 15, No. 11. Let. Bk., Sec.'s, 1771–5, p. 223. |
809. Grey Cooper to John Pownall, Esq. |
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The Lords of the Treasury have directed Genl. Gage to pay
Capt. Cochran ten shillings a day from 1 Jan. next, and to place
the same to the account of military contingencies in America.—Treasury Chambers. 1 p. |
26 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 15, No. 31 a to e. Let. Bk., Sec.'s 1771–5, p. 224. |
810. Wm. Fraser to the Same. |
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Enclosing an extract from a letter from Sir Jos. Yorke, together
with copies of the papers referred to therein.—St. James's. |
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The enclosure, including copies of two letters from M. Boreel,
Fiscal of the Admiralty of Amsterdam, to the Greffier Fagel, with
an ostensible list of the cargoes. Sir Joseph's letter is dated 20 Dec.
He says:—As the Admiralties assemble here to-morrow on account
of the rupture with Morocco, I shall have a better opportunity of
bringing the affair to some decision. The Pensionary likewise has
talked to the Deputies of Amsterdam, who promised to make a
report to their Magistrates and give an answer in a few days.
Assured that the powder which was on board the smack is actually
deposited with the makers and has not been re-shipped. The
alarm which the cutter occasioned still continues at Amsterdam,
where the notion prevails that many others are cruising in the
channel to watch the contraband trade, and I should not be sorry
to hear that a cutter now and then made its appearance in Texel.
A little check is given for the present, but as to entirely preventing
people in trade from risking for gain I am afraid no remonstrances
will be sufficient. 9 pp. or parts. |
27 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., v. 14, No. 58 a, b. |
811. Eras. Philips to [the Same]. |
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Enclosing intelligence that came in a letter of yesterday from
Sir Peter Parker, the senior officer at Portsmouth.—Admiralty. |
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The enclosure. Intelligence of a ship having spoken on 5th Dec.
with Lieut. Dundas in a King's schooner from Boston with
despatches, in Latitude named. 2 pp. |
30 Dec.
Dom. Geo. III., Pcl. 87, No. 24 a, b, c. |
812. Lord North to Lord Rochford. |
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Enclosing a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Customs,
with the examination of the officer who made the seizure of goods
in the stable belonging to the French Ambassador.—Downing
Street. |
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The enclosures. The goods, consisting of pieces of velvet, satin,
and other materials for wearing apparel, were found in a common
stable yard at some distance from the Ambassador's house.
3½ pp. |
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Dom. Geo. III., pel. 87, No. 26. |
813. Rolls of Parliament. |
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Rough draft of the report of Thos. Astle and John Topham to
the Lords' Sub-Committee appointed to consider of the printing of
the Rolls of Parliament, &c., as to progress made. A great portion
of the report is crossed out. 4½ pp. |
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Ireland, pl. 426. No. 75. |
814. Trinity College, Dublin. |
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"Succession of Provosts, Trin. Coll., Dublin, from new charter,
1637 to 1774." 2 pp. |
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815. Ireland Parliament. |
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1. Letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to Lord Rochford,
merely announcing the despatch to England of Irish Bills sealed in
Council, and enclosing lists of the same in— |
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Ireland, pcl. 426, No. 52. |
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Do. v. 448, Nos. 7, 28 (a, b), 46 (a, b), 47 (a, b), 65 (a, b),
and 71 (a, b). |
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2. Letters from the Earl of Rochford to the Lord Lieutenant,
announcing the despatch of Irish Bills to the Privy Council in
England in— |
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Ireland Entry Bk., 1770–5, pp. 235, 246, 247, and 249. |
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3. Letters from the same to the same, announcing the despatch
to Ireland of Irish Bills approved by the King in Council, and
enclosing lists of the same in— |
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Ireland Entry Bk., 1770–5, pp. 260, 261, 262, 263, 268, 269. |
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Ireland, King's Letters, 1765–76, p. 302. |
816. The King's answers to addresses from the Houses of Lords
and Commons on the increases of the Royal Family. |
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Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761–74, No. 141 |
817. Isle of Man. |
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Memorial of Charles Lutwidge, H.M.'s Receiver-General of the
Isle of Man, giving reasons for the discontinuance of one of the
two Deemsters in the Isle of Man. Details arrangements for
holding the courts in vogue. If one Deemster's court were held
in some central part of the island, there would be no material
inconvenience on account of distance. The Deemster's court in its
jurisdiction somewhat resembles the sheriffs' courts in Scotland,
where, in far more populous and extensive districts, one judge
only and one court are found sufficient; and if a court of the same
kind were instituted in the counties of England, to be held, as in
the Isle of Man, twice a week, there would be few counties where
it would be fully employed. It is notorious that there are more
petty lawsuits in the Isle of Man than perhaps in any other part
of H.M.'s dominions of the same extent. But this litigious spirit,
destructive of industry and morals, evidently arises from the
frequency and peculiar manner of holding the inferior courts, for,
except the courts in which the Governor presides, all of them are
ambulatory. The Consistory, or spiritual court, makes the tour of
the island sundry times in the year. The Deemster's court has
been and still is occasionally held in any part of the island, near
the residence of one or both of the contending parties. The seat
of justice being thus brought to his own door, every petulant man
is tempted to gratify his ill-humour by going to law, and the
slightest difference among neighbours commonly ends in an action.
The whole neighbourhood becomes interested in the dispute, and
runs in crowds to hear it decided. Hence agriculture and manufactures are neglected, and a spirit of litigation instead of industry
encouraged amongst the people. As a disorder in society cannot
with any propriety be offered as a reason for contining the cause
of that disorder, so no just argument can be drawn from the
frequency of suits under the above-mentioned circumstances in
favour of frequent and ambulatory courts. 3 large folio pp. |
[? 1774.]
Dom. Geo. III., pcl. 83, No. 39. |
818. Draft of letter marked private from the [Secretaries of
State] to Lord North, asking his Lordship to move His Majesty to
grant to Edward and Francis Willies, Esqrs., the 500l. per annum
which their late father, the Bishop of Bath and Wells, enjoyed for
so many years, they having given many proofs of their abilities,
zeal, and diligence in carrying on the business of deeiphering in
their, the Secretaries', respective offices, a business which contributes so essentially to the good of the King's service. 1¼ pp. |
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819. Army And Transport. |
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Letters, &c. from the Lords of the Admiralty, Secretary-at-War, Secretaries of State, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and others, as to the
disposition, relief, transport, embarkation, victualling, &c. of regiments.
Returns of the regiments are enclosed in some of the Lord Leiutenant's
letters. |
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In Admiralty, v. 65, Nos. 2, 3, 4. |
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" Admiralty Entry Bk., 1766–84, pp. 115, 117, 126. |
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" Dom. Geo. III., v. 14, Nos. 2, 3, 12 (a, b), 14, 19 (a, b), 20, 26. |
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" Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–6, pp. 132, 137, 141. |
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" Ireland, v. 448, Nos. 20 (a, b), 27, 75, 104, 109 (a, b, c). |
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" Ireland, v. 449, Nos. 2 (a, b), 27, 32, 31, 43 (a, b), 46 (a, b). |
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" Ireland Entry Bk., 1770–5, pp. 237, 241, 284, 289–90. |
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" Letter Bk., Sec.'s, 1771–5, pp. 168, 175, 178, 183. |
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" Military Entry Bk., v. 28, p. 295. |
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" War Office, v. 26, Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. |
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820. Letters of Acknowledgment. |
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Letters to or from the Secretaries of State, &c., merely formally acknowledging the receipt of other letters, &c., or signifying the directions therein
contained to have been complied with. |
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From or to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in— |
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Ireland, v. 448, Nos. 9, 10, 29, 37, 42, 51, 52, 60, 78, 80, 81, 83, 86, 103 (a, b), 108. |
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Ireland, v. 449, Nos. 28, 33, 44, 45, 47, 57, 67, 68, 72. |
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Ireland Entry Bk., 1770–5, p. 284. |
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From the Governor of the Isle of Man in– |
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Isle of Man, v. 1, 1761–74, Nos. 119, 120. |
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From Lord Catheart in— |
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Scotland, v. 47, No. 104. |
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From the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland in– |
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Scotland, v. 47, No. 97. |
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821. Admiralty Orders. |
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Letters from one of the Secretaries of State or Under Secretaries to the
Lords of the Admiralty, or their Secretary, signifying His Majesty's
pleasure, or desiring that orders might be given for purposes as below.
(For the letters directing their Lordships to provide transports for various
regiments (chiefly to America), see under heading "Army and Transport"
above.) |
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In Admiralty, v. 165. |
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17 Jan.—Consul Fraser, being about to return to Algiers, accompanied thither by
Sir Peter Denis with a squadron, a frigate to be provided for Mr. Fraser,
and Sir Peter to be directed to collect for this service as many of the
ships under his command as will be convenient. Sir Peter Denis also
to correspond with and obey all orders received from H.M.'s Secretary
of State for the Southern Department.—No. 1. |
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In Admiralty Entry Book, 1766—84. |
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21 Feb.— The gentlemen to be of the Council and the Judges in Bengal, to be received
on board the two East India ships hired for this service, and conveyed
to Madras and Calcutta, and victualled as usual, with their famillies, suite,
and attendants, as mentioned in the enclosed list.—p. 118. |
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The list on pp. 119—122, viz,:— |
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On board the "Ashburnham" the families, suites, and servants of
General Clavering, Colonel Monson, and Mr. Francis; and on board the
"Anson" the families and suites of the Judges, viz., Mr. Impey,
Mr. Chambers, Mr. Le Maitre, and Mr. Hyde, with the officers of the
Court. |
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24 Feb. —List of additional to go by the "Ashburnham," part of the family of
Mr. Chambers, one of the Judges.—p. 123. |
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21 Mar. —Mr. John Mackenzie, lately appointed a factor in the East India Company's
service, and servant to go to Bengal on board the "Ashburnham."—p. 124. |
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24 Mar. —For discharge of two Spanish subjects enlisted on board one of H.M.'s ships,
on application of Mons. de Escarano, secretary to the Spanish Embassy.—p. 124. |
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29 Mar. —Mr. James Mackay, appointed a cadet to go on the Madras Establishment,
to take his passage on board the "Ashburnham."—p. 125. |
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3 June. —A frigate to convey to Tangier H.E. Taer Finish, Ambassador from the
Emperor of Morocco, on his return home, with his family, &c.—p. 128. |
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3 June. Orders to be sent for conveyance of H.E. Ibrahim Aga, Ambassador from
the Bashaw of Tripoli, from Gibraltar to Tripoli, with family, &c., in
one of H.M.'s frigates. The King had granted him an allowance for
conveyance of himself and family to Gibraltar.—p. 128. |
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30 June. —Captain Moubray, of H.M.S. "Thames," who is to receive on board the
Morocco Ambassador and carry him to Tangier, to be instructed after he
shall have landed the Ambassador to correspond with and obey orders
from H.M.'s Principal Secretary of State for the Southern Department.—p. 130. |
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26 Aug. —H.M.S. "Levant," stationed at Smyrna, for the protection of the factory
there, to be recalled, peace having been made between the Empress of
Russia and the Porte.—p. 131. |
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4 Nov. —A frigate belonging to the Emperor of Morocco stranded near Gibraltar to
be repaired, &c. without demanding the payment of any the charges
attending the same from the Emperor. A postseript countermands the
above, information having been received that the vessel had been sold by
the Emperor to a Genoesse. No payment of the charges already incurred,
however, to be demanded.—p. 132. |
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In Dom. Geo. III., vol. 14, and Dom. Entry Book, "Dom. despatched," 1771–6. |
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14 Feb. —Packet for the Governor of Senegambia transmitted, to be sent by Captain McBride of H.M.S. "Orpheus," preparing for the coast of Africa
in consequence of the loss of the "Rainbow" and "Weasel." The same
instructions to be given to Captain McBride as were given to Captain
Collingwood of the "Rainbow."—No. 25 and p. 140. |
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22 Feb. —Packet for the Governor of Senegambia transmitted, to be sent by Captain McBride of H.M.S. "Orpheus," preparing for the coast of Africa
in consequence of the loss of the "Rainbow" and "Weasel." The same
instructions to be given to Captain McBride as were given to Captain
Collingwood of the "Rainbow."—No. 25 and p. 140. |
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22 Feb. —Thomas Shirely, Esq., appointed Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief
Dominica, vice Sir Wm. Young, to have usual powers.—p. 142. |
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22 Feb. —Montfort Browne, Esq., appointed Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of
of the Bahama Islands, vice Thomas Shirley, Esq., to have usual powers.—p. 143. |
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[The two preceding in the Entry Book only.] |
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2 April. —The transports carrying the regiments to North America, upon their arrival
at Boston, either to continue there or to proceed to the respective places
of their destination, according to such directions as they shall receive
from Lieut.-General Gage or the Commander-in-Chief of H.M.'s forces
in North America for the time being.—No. 30 and p. 152. |
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2 April. The Commander-in-Chief and other commissioned officers of H.M. ships in
North America to have proper instructions for the due execution of the
enclosed Act of Parliament passed in the present session.—No. 31 and
p. 153. |
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2 April. —The usual powers to be granted to Thomas Gage, Esq., appointed CaptainGeneral and Governor-in-Chief of Massachusetts Bay.—No. 32 and
p. 152. |
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5 April. —The same to be received on board H.M.S. "Lively," with his retinue, &c.
to proceed to Boston.—No. 33 and p. 154. |
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8 April. —Instructions to be given to the Commander-in-Chief of H.M.'s ships on the
North American station to pay the Strictest attention to what passes at
Boston and to give the Governor and all other civil officers and magistrates there every aid and assistance in his power.—No. 34 and p. 155. |
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7 Oct. —The squadron in North America under Vice-Admiral Graves to be relaforced
by three ships of the line, to be sent from hence as soon as may be, with
as many additional marines over and above their complement as can be
spared.—No. 50 and p. 170. |
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19 Oct. —His Majesty having by Order in Council this day prohibited the exportation
of gunpowder or any sort of arms or ammunition from Great Britain,
the Commanders of the different spuadrons in North America to be
instructed to take the most effectual methods for intercepting, arresting,
and securing anything of the kind attempted to be imported into North
America without licence from His Majesty or the Privy Council.—No. 53 and p. 171. |
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1 Nov. Directions for intercepting a ship from the Elbe, preparing to return to New
York with tea and ammunition. It is a constant practice for American
contraband ships retuning from the different foreign ports in the north
of Europe to pass the New York Sound in the night-time, but having
once passed this to consider themselves secure, and after running their
cargo where there are no officers, then to proceed to New York in ballast.—No. 55 and p. 173. |
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21 Dec. —Guy Carlton, Esq., re-appointed (his commission having been revoked in the
last session of Parliament) Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of
Quebec, to be granted the usual powers.—p. 179. [In Entry Book
only.] |
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822. Packet, Boats, &c. |
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Letters relating to the packet boats from and to Anthony Todd, Esq.,
Secretary to the Post Office, and Thomas Tood, James Clements Esq.,
Edmund Barham, Esq., and the agents at Harwich and Holyhead, as to
the detention of the packet boats, ordering the best cabin to be reserved
(viz., for Messrs. Graafland and Ribault, Commissaries of the StatesGeneral, &c.), and directing extraordinary packet boats to be despatched
with H.M. messengers, &c.—H.M. mesengers mentioned being Mr. Ogg,
Henry Otto, John Kelly, and William Booth; and Darby Toole, Mr. Evans,
and Philip Hackett from the Lord Lieutenant. |
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In Dom. Geo. III., v. 15, Nos. 50, 51, 57, and 59. |
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In Dom. Entry Bk., v. 24, pp. 359, 364, and 371. |
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In Dom. Entry Bk., v. 25, between pp. 392 and 422 (11 entries). |
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In Dom. Entry Bk., "Dom. despatched," 1771–76, pp. 136, 157, 162, and 167. |
