Foreign affairs and Dutch oath amid Stadtholder turmoil
Reports from The London Gazette and Holland describe a unified stance against foreign intervention, a frontier army ready to aid Stadtholder forces under Count d Esterhori and Duke de Laval, and a sea contingent from France if England acts. London grants Baron Heathfield titles, while Holland records oath forms for regimental officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Provinces
Count d'Esterhori
Duke de Laval
England
European War Council Forges Plans Over French Camp
London reports a four hour cabinet council after express mails from Sir James Harris. France plans a 12 000 man camp at Givet under Rochambeau, with Chalut as second in command. Prussia massed 12 000 to 14 000 at Cleves and Wetzel. Duke of York rumored to seek royal permission for marriage with Princess Royal of Prussia. Dutch factions split over inviting Prussian or French aid. Letter from Princess of Orange to the States of Holland protests detention and seeks peace.
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Carmarthen
James Harris
Ireland
Holland
France
Spain
Russia
Givet
M. de Rochambeau
M. Chalut
Compte de’Eferazzy
Chevalier de Coigny
Prussia
Cleves
Wetzel
Hislop
Hague
Duke of York
Princess Royal
PrafGa
Europe
Orange
England
Versailles
Utrecht
Princess of
States of Holland
Nimeguen
Orange Zaal
Schoonhoven
Fes
Diplomatic Protest and Prize Money Case in 1781
A public note of Nemeguen's 1787 letter protests against a passage to Orange Zaal and demands reparations amid fears of civil war, followed by reports on the Quebec fleet’s arrival, East India prospects, and prize money disputes in St Kitts. Capt. Cochran’s prize share is contested by General Vaughan, with Lord Loughborough and Lord Rodney observing. A King's Bench case on gin profits concludes with a verdict for the defendant, as a publican battle nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemeguen
Wilhelmina
Quebec
William
Thomas Lord
Linn
Martin
East Indies
Bengal
Yar
Cochran
Acres
St. Eustatius
St. Kitt's
Vaughan
Sts Kitt's
Piggott
Captain Savage
Sandwich
Hobson
Vendue
St. Kitt’s
Navy
Army
Rodney
Euftatius
Recorder
Eustatius
Henry
Court of Admiralty
Lord Loughborough
Lord Rodney
Johnson
Big Ben
King’s Bench
Mr. Bowes
Countess of Strathmore
Noted Acquittal and Multiple Crimes Reported
Sunday incident near Leicester Fields ends with Miss Boydell escaping gunfire. Elliot the apothecary, lunatic in demeanor, attempted murder and suicide, later committed to Bridewell. Also reported Maidstone hair powder penalties, Drury Lane robbers found guilty, and two women swindle lodging party stealing silverware and a watch in Queen Square.
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Don
Boydell
Alderman Boydell
Nicoll
Strand
Prince’s Street
Leicester-fields
Elliot
Bridewell
Cheapside
Carter
Maidstone
His Majesty
Old Bailey
Wilson
George Brace
Benjamin M‘coul
William Fleming
Drury-lane
Prince of Wales arrives at Brighthelmston in health
Lewes July 9 report that the Prince of Wales reached his new Brighthelmston mansion in perfect health about eleven at night. The town and Steine were illuminated the following night in his honor, with the Castle tavern especially bright as preparations begin for a visit from the Duke of Orleans and the Marquis of Conflans at Enghthelmston during the upcoming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Prince of Wales
Brighthelmston
Steine
Castle
Prince’s
Duke of Orleans
Marquis of Conflans
Enghthelmston
Canterbury
Andrew Smith
Powell
London
York
Smith
Barham Downs
Dutch Affairs Threaten England as War Looms in Holland
London dispatch notes Prince of Orange's rising position after Wyck seizure and Amersfoort supply needs, while France mobilizes Rochambeau and Brest forces. Cabinet meetings and diplomatic efforts continue as Zeeland towns pledge to defend Burgesses' families and press fears of a broader revolution in the Dutch provinces. The piece contrasts English naval readiness with French and Dutch movements, warning of looming conflict and stock panic from Dutch newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of York
Edward
Ernest
Adolphus
England
Holland
Marquis of Carmarthen
Duke of Dorset
Paris
Eivet
Liege
Maefe
Vauban
Rochambeau
Brest
Prince of Orange
Utrecht
Wyck
Lyck
Hague
Letties
Amserdam
Amersfort
Amsterdam
States of Holland
House of Orange
Zealand
Zurickzee
Flashing
Thalen
Middleburgh
Stock Exchange
Spithead
Torbay
France
Bresh
Great Britain
le Louis Royal
le Sceptre
le Majeflieux
la Viétoire
le Deux Freres
L’achille
le St. Esprit
L’ Argonaute
le Neptune
L’illustre A
le Northumberland
le Hercule
le Magnanime
le Brave
Temeraire
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London Gazette
Eliott
States-General
Country News
Frederick Breslat
Spital-Square
Middlesex
Edward Beak
Entbury
Dorsetshire
Miles Bracbank
Whitehaven
Cumberland
Money Scrivener
John Bulmer
Wm. Maillard
Bristol
White Rion
William Lightfoot
Sadbrooke
Glocestershire
Skinner and Fellmonger
Robert Macklashan
Norwich
John Edwards the Younger
Swanton
Norfolk
Chapmen and Cocopartners
Tho. Dunbar
Liverpool
Lancashire
New Hotel
Lord-street
William Stephens
New-Sarum
Wilts
Alexander Gordon
Wotton-Baffett
Black-Swan
Marlborough
Wm. Green
Northwich
Cheshire
Chapman
William Watkins
Heresford
Charles Smith
Mariner
St. James's
Stoke's Croft
IS Patch
Jolly Luscomae
Jamaica
Robert Hutchens
Exchange
Bristol-Theatre
Broad-freet
Kingsdown Parade
Glocester
Mcil. Winpey and Son
Rudgeside
Corsham
Bath
Chippenham
Paul Mathews
Hutsert
Ossorne and
Stacer
Biristol
Lawrence
Alfred-Street
Mrz C. Beazley
Burrow’s Buildings
Blackfriars Road
Pensford
Belton
Bellaton
Somerset
Wells
Edwards
Messrs. Osborne
Ssacer
Alfreds Street
C. Brazvney
Triumph
Centaur
James & Mitchell
Marine Service
West Indies
Osborne
Spacer
Mitchell
James Hippisley
Clare,street
Manchester
Gs. &c
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