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Foreign News October 26, 1816

Richmond Enquirer

Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

On August 5 in London, over 600 discharged servants of noblemen and gentlemen meet at a Paddington tavern to seek subscriptions for support, as their masters travel to the Continent; noble patrons aim to establish a relief institution.

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[London Star.]

London, August 5.

This day there will be a large meeting of Noblemen's and gentlemen's servants out of place, held at a Tavern on the new road near Paddington, for the purpose of soliciting subscriptions for their support, being discharged by their masters previous to their going to the Continent. The meeting is to be attended by two or three Noblemen, who patronize them, in expectation of forming an institution for their relief; the number of valets, footmen, &c. who are to be present will amount to upwards of 600.

What sub-type of article is it?

Servants Relief Meeting Noblemen Travel

What keywords are associated?

London Meeting Servants Discharged Noblemen Continent Relief Subscriptions Valets Footmen

Where did it happen?

London

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Primary Location

London

Event Date

August 5

Event Details

A large meeting of over 600 noblemen's and gentlemen's servants out of place, held at a tavern on the new road near Paddington, to solicit subscriptions for their support after being discharged by masters going to the Continent. Attended by two or three noblemen patronizing them to form an institution for relief.

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