Letter on British politics and treaty from 1738 to 1739
Fragmentary letter from A B to Count G N G C thanking for a prior Excellency letter and lamenting Britain's divided nation, industrial decline, and heavy taxes. Discussion covers trade, credit, war debts, and European balance, with references to France Spain Sweden and East India concerns. The writer urges prudent governance amid domestic distress and foreign pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oOcite Excelléncy
Europe
Erance
Great Britain
India
Hantour
Spain
Francé
Svader
East-India Companies
Swase-ahd Denmah
Wartime Letter Points to War and Funding
A fragmentary letter discusses continuing a war against infidels, urging four million pounds to defend cadits and sea power. It argues for a coup d etat or retreat to safety, warning of ruin to the kingdom and national clamor. Further text is promised later.
Arrivd Mail From France Relates Levant Tensions
Report from Civita Vecchia describes a commotion aboard galley slaves led by an officer over harsh treatment. Slaves cried to throw him overboard. galleys fired on them to stop the act and several leaders were imprisoned. A Levant pilot is sent to Naples to instruct subjects in navigation. The note mentions self funding by the Scots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civita Vecchia
Comite
Levant
Naples
Thiz
Port News Deal April 9 18th century ships sail
In the forenoon the Charles Hammon bound for Carolina and the Kitty Nora Robinson for Virginia sailed. Admiral Balchin departed Spithead with five men of war and five East Indiamen followed Crdkended for Barbiddes.
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Deal
Charles
Hammon
Carolina
Kitty
Nora
Robinson
Virginia
Balchin
Spithead
Barbiddes
News from Genoa and Corsica and Jamaica plans
London reports confirmation of Lord Theodore’s nephew found dead in Corsica mountains and a Spanish naval flotilla leaving Cadiz on March 29. Navy contractors must arm transports, prepare for defense, and may cast lots on ship status. Land forces eyed for Jamaica to seize forts in South America. Sussex candidate John Page seeks Borough seat. several notable deaths noted. French goods flood market, indigo imports surge.
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London
Genoa
Lord Theodore
Corsica
Cadiz
Jamaica
South America
John Page
Sussex
Chichester
King FlecHon
Barnet
Lewe
Oni Tuelley
Ganburys House
Ifingvon
Thomas Kedington
Fugnival’y Inn
Prattice
Suffolk
Stansfield
Wheeley
East-India. Company
Direttors
Miodrfields
Satunday
Calais
Notorious Spanish Privateer Off Lizard Sinks Five Vessels
Exon letter dated April 7 details a Spanish privateer capturing five ships two leagues off the Lizard on March 16 and 17. Sailors denied affiliation with the vessels, then a mate confirmed the account. Names origins include Southampton Youghal Clovelly and Helford Harbour near Falmouth. The letter also notes theatre performances and stock prices of South Sea and other financial items.
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Exon
Lizard
Penzance
Truro
Helford Harbour
Falmouth
Exeter
Wales
Southampton
Ireland
Youghall
Holland
Clovellye
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Cover-Garden
Orphens
Eurydice
City Lands Committee to Receive Proposals for Pavings
The City Lands Committee to meet in the Guildhall Council Chamber London on Wednesday April 16 at four o'clock in the afternoon. They invite proposals for pavings and provide details at the Comptroller’s Office in the Guildhall. Dex Hammond Comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of London
Guildhall
London
Dex
Hammond
City Lands Committee to Let By Proposals in Guildhall
The Committee for Letting the City's Lands calls for proposals to lease a Sea Corl Afeeters site in London. Proposals open Wednesday the 15th, at four o'clock in the afternoon. Details available at the Comptroller's Office in the Guildhall. Din. Hamond, Comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
London
Abraham Simmonds
Guildhall
Comperaltes
Din. Hamond
Comperoller
Notice of Leases for Bridge-House Lands at Guildhall
Pew Committee announces intention to lease several lots in Newgate Street Power-master Row Bride-yard Southwark and other sites to named tenants. Proposals to be received in the Council Chamber Guildhall London on Wednesday the 72th of May at four o clock. details available at the Comptroller of Bridge-yard office.
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Smntel Latham
Apotherty
Newgate Street
Leafe
Forn Jacobs
Ely
Air
Thomas Sharpe
Richard Blundell
Bernard Akeroyde
Southwark
Willian Baker
Bridge-House
Deceas
Council
Guildhall
London
William Theed
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