Grand Vizir advances as European tensions rise in 1789 era
Reports from Ragusa describe the Grand Vizir leading 80,000 troops at Sophia while Austrian forces hold near Semilin. London dispatches announce Sir Richard Pepper Arden joining the Privy Council and a provisional defensive alliance with Prussia. Naval and land maneuvers unfold around Copenhagen as Sweden sues for power. Western Europe sows unrest with French civil strife and Dauphiny clashes. London notes French pressure, Indian theater, and an evolving global conflict backdrop shaped by naval fleets and evolving alliances.
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Vienna
Austria
Etters
Ragusa
Sophia
Semilin
St. James's
Richard Pepper Arden
Whitehall
Hart
Marquis of
Carmarthen
Prussia
Loo
James Harris
States General
United Provinces
Mons
D’ Alvenfleben
Prufhao
Morocco War Declarations Reach GibralTar
African notices report the Emperor of Morocco enforcing English ban on ships and cutting Gibraltar Tetuan links while Tangier proclaims backing Russia against the Ottoman Porte. Stockholm dispatches note Russian mobilization near Finland and Sweden prepares fleet maneuvers with the Senate endorsing royal defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxciers
Africa
Morocco
Gibraltar
Tetuan
Tangiers
Russia
Stockholm
Sweden
Finland
Carlicroon
Lords Debate on Slave Trade Regulating Bill in Session
The House of Lords met with Earl Bathurst presiding to hear counsel against the Slave Trade Regulating bill. Mr. Graham argued the amendment on vessel regulations as an export duty, while Mr. Douglas questioned the bill’s reach. Testimony from Liverpool partner Mr. Tarlton and others described trade methods and slave numbers. witnesses emphasized humane treatment aboard ships. The session was adjourned to Monday. Rev. Gustavus Vafla observed and took notes.
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Ome
Earl Bathurst
Mr. Graham
House of Commons
Pit
Graham
Douglas
Tarlton
Liverpool
Earl Stanhope
Duke of Richmond
Lord Hopetoun
Jones
Bristol
Miles
King
Penny
Gustavus Vafla
War clouds gather as Sweden plots Finland invasion
London reports Sweden declares war near to Russia's Empress. King Gustavus leads an army of about 50,000 into Finland to recover the Finnish province and push into Livonia. Denmark may join, with a Danish squadron of ships forming. High tensions and expected wider conflict emerge from private correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Committee of Council of Holland
Sweden
Russia
Finland
Livonia
Europe
Denmark
Spilsbury Antscorbatic Drops touted with cures in London record
An 1788 testimonial from Thomas Wilson of Kinf street St James square London attests to dramatic relief from violent scurvy and facial inflammation after using Mr Spilsbury s Drops. The pamphlet lists bottle sizes 1s 2s and 5s with dozens of cures and notes distribution across Soho square Bristol and Dublin vendors.
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Tolzey
H. Brown
Bristol
England
Ireland
Freehold Houses for Sale in Somerset Street King's Down
Several new built freehold dwellings with garden and water supply in Somerset Street King's Down. One house rents to Mr Reap at an annual sum, another house adjoining rents to Mr Morgan. A third house finished and ready for a genteel family, all offering similar conveniences and delightful prospects. For particulars contact Mr Jamr house carpenter or Usuer, Attorney at Law.
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M. de Baudrieux
Regiment of Austrasie
Duc de Ronnerre
Thoulouse
Britain
Usk
Monmouthshire
Barstor
Bath
Pennington
Glocestershire
Daniel Rodway
Wickwar
D. Burces
Bristol
Somerset-street
King’s- Down
Reap
Morgan
Jamrhouse
St. James’s Church
Usuer
Netherftowey
Bridewater
Netherflowey
Caslle-Hill
Mendip Halls
Bridgwater
Haydon
Netherstoney
John Cobley
Solomon Trew
Cross
Pillrow
East Brent
Somerset
Thomas Whitmore
John Petheram
Racier
Exchange Buildings
I. Ars J. Stephens
Abley
Obleigh
William Stevens
Natcroft
Obleigh-Hill
Henry Weeks
Griddlecrofts
Roode
Ubley
George Law
John Reed
Nemuett
Leafe
Tyxie
Reward for information on Birmingham Poorhouse runaways
Overseers of the Poor announce a one Guinea reward for information leading to the apprehension of listed offenders whose families burden town relief. Names and descriptions follow of runaways and suspected London residents including William White, Francis Dicken, Jonathan Kendrick, and many others with ages, heights, hair color, and trades. A second notice mentions further rewards for Newark area runaways and similar descriptions.
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Thomas Harrison
Birmingham
Westy
William White
Fancis Dicken
Mitler
London
Jonathan Kendrick
Taylor
Joseph Bannister
Enoch Johnson
John Nickolds
Ring Turner
Samuel Power
Wheelwright
Benjamin Harris
Shemeld
John Jones
Thomas Wakefield
Josiah Cottrell
Thomas Rollins
Shefield
Thomas Hasluck
John Orwell
John Smith
Wiliam Jones
S Trong
Charles Nightingale
Samuel Rogers
Joseph Bradley
Fames
Francis Lefchevin
Lonon
William Benham
Foun Noden
George Gold
George Benham
Lane Webb
Taylor and Stay
N. B
Mayland
Bristol
Lancashire
Jain Radford
For Sale by Auction at Compton Martin Somerset
A historic auction notice listing eight lots of freehold and leasehold premises in Abley Ubley and nearby areas. Describes houses, meadows, pastures and rents with excerpts of tenancy and conveyance details. Viewings arranged through John Knowles and at Redcliffe Street Bristol with attorney Harry Elderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEOR+wE GILL
Compton-Martin
Somerset
John Knowles
Abley
Harry Elderton
Bristol
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Prince Royal
Isle of
Amak
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Lubeck
Bornholm
Cronstadt
Moldavia
Ukraine
Poland
China
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Canton
India
Ganges
Djerabad
Anton
Tonkin
Leigech
Chittingham
Dyerabad
Kamchatka
Naples
Crosby
Constantinople
St. Petersburgh
Turkey
East Indies
Pondicherry
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Tippoo
India Company
Duke of Orleans
France
Paris
Dauphiny
Grenoble
House of Lords
Mack Wort Arms
James Lake
Mackworth Arms
Hubberstone
Swantea
J. Lake
Charleston
South Carolina
Thomas
Thomas White
Harris
Price
Somersetshire
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Céedeod
Lois
Cidwood
Wells
Shepton
Barry Stabies
Cox
Walrus Mead
Bara Ground
R. Bowster
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