Alliance intrigues and cautions in a Russia France tension
An emboldened letter writer urges Britain to consider a Russia France alliance while warning against French influence. He argues for strategic fleets in the Archipelago, potential Polish and Venetian support, and a balanced approach to keep France at a distance. He notes Dutch favorable posture and stresses caution in engaging with France while preserving imperial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Manu Uurés
Lise
Egypt
Russia
Moréa
Oczakow
Black Sea
Wich
Poland
Lierty
Rusia
Anich
Uberegas
Autzia
Estmal
Felting
Ford
Pole
France
Jus Coministon
Jeast
Fiante
Bindv
Agiandt
Dantzick
Port News Update From April Shipping List
Deal on April 6 reports Cade down and faild through the Fly and Rickards departing for Falmouth and Portsmouth aboard the Elizabeth and Duce bound for Barbadoes. Arrivals include the William Walker from Gloucestershire. Portmouth on April 9 notes the Advice Eltham and Store-Ships preparing to sail for Gibraltar. Gravesend April 9 lists several vessels passing, with mixed origins including Norway and Dunkirk, among others.
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Port News
Deal
Cade
Rickards
Falmouth
Elizabeth, Duce
Portsmouth
Barbadoes
William, Walker
Ghepstow
N.E
Portmouth
Eltham
Gibraltar
Gravesend
Darve
Banks
Norway
Lady Elizabeth
Barnes
Godthelp
Grandell
Bredimus
Atrflerith
Fragmentary Dispatches on South Carolina and Georgia War Efforts
Readable scraps indicate private letters claim General Oglethorpe after seizure of two forts sent forces to St Augustine to press for mastery of the region and protection of trade. Spreading confusion about an Embargo and mercy of governors circulates among councilors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
South Carolina
Oglethbxpe
Gartiford
Caristina
Piec
St. ‘Augustine
Carolina
Georgia
Shatter Wiverten
Ohlers
Council
Entertainments and Weddings in City Notices
Wednesday events include a grand entertainment at Grocers Hall by Sir John Lequefne and Sheriff Heathcote, a church wedding at St George Hanover Square, and the appointment of Rev Christopher Bateman to Ickleton. Also reports of executions, deaths, prison movements, and market price updates from London and Dublin with stock and Exchequer details.
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John Lequefne
Grocers Hall
George Heathcote
Ely
Porto-Belio
John Chapman
Hanover Square
Watson
William Henry Watton
Chutopher Bateman
Ickleton
Cambridge
Charles Lancaster
Queen Square
Ormond Street
John Fotter
Salop
Day
Bolton Street
Piccadilly
Saunders
George Saunders
Knot
Charles Drew
Bury
Coke
Woodburn
Portsmouth
Ferfon
Deptford
Margaret Newell
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Jesterdiss
Dublin
Cork
Ireland
England
Kigland
N.N
Theatre ‘Royal
Drury-Lane
Rosimiond
London Bridge
Bank
Renk Circulasian Qieros
Prem
India
Annoite Toogers
Milltal Bank
Payal Exchenge Af
Prapce
London Dito
Emperoy
Exchequer
City of London
Guildhall
London
Tristain
den. Hammond
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