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Foreign News
March 8, 1770
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letters from London report that British Parliament is expected to meet on January 9 despite prorogation rumors, with important matters to be discussed. Rumors of a French war are revived but dismissed by some as market manipulation.
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Extract of a letter from London.
"Cards are said to be sending about to all the members of Parliament, requesting their attendance on the 9th of January, the day the Parliament meets, as something very material is expected to be laid before the House that day."
"The report of a French war is revived again, yet many think it is only calculated to serve some jobs in Change alley."
Extract of a letter from London, Dec. 15.
"Notwithstanding the reports in the papers of the Parliament being to be prorogued until February, it is confidently asserted here that it will meet on the 9th of January, for the dispatch of business."
"Cards are said to be sending about to all the members of Parliament, requesting their attendance on the 9th of January, the day the Parliament meets, as something very material is expected to be laid before the House that day."
"The report of a French war is revived again, yet many think it is only calculated to serve some jobs in Change alley."
Extract of a letter from London, Dec. 15.
"Notwithstanding the reports in the papers of the Parliament being to be prorogued until February, it is confidently asserted here that it will meet on the 9th of January, for the dispatch of business."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
War Report
What keywords are associated?
London Parliament
January Meeting
French War Rumor
Prorogation Rumors
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Dec. 15
Event Details
Cards are being sent to Parliament members requesting attendance on January 9, when something material is expected. Reports of French war revived but seen as market ploy. Parliament to meet January 9 despite prorogation rumors to February.