1.--What was considered to be a big bag of partridges was killed at
Stiffkey by Lord James Townshend and Major Loftus, namely, 43 brace. At
Cromer, Major Windham killed 25 brace.
4.--The Musquito brig, of 18 guns, was launched from Mr. John Preston's
yard at Yarmouth.
6.--The Cygnet sloop of war, of 18 guns, was launched from Mr. Nathaniel
Palmer's yard at Yarmouth.
13.--Excessive heat prevailed. On this day 80 degrees Fahr. was
recorded.
15.*--"The Ipswich Mail now goes every day from the King's Head Inn,
Market Place, Norwich, to the Swan with two Necks, Lad Lane; and the
Newmarket Mail to the Golden Cross, Charing Cross, daily. The mails
arrive in London every morning at seven o'clock."
24.--The East Norfolk Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, with Capt. C. Brown's
Company of Cavalry Pioneers, and Capt. Pillan's Company of Sharpshooters,
encamped on Hellesdon Field, under the command of Major-General Money. A
sham fight, in which were engaged the Norwich Volunteer Infantry, under
Col. Harvey, the Norwich Rifles, and the Artillery detachment, under
Capt. Fyers, followed.
Major-General Milner was appointed to the charge of the Volunteer
Infantry of Norfolk, which were inspected by him during the month.