Fragmented Letter on European Affairs Sparks Debate
A garbled 18th century letter discusses Russia and Turkey, the Austro Italian balance, and British policy aims. It references Count Cumberland, Orange princes, the Black Sea trade, and a projected anti-Russia stance, noting tensions with France and Germany. The text speculates on naval power, trade, and political alignments affecting Britain and Europe.
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England
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Russia
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Adamphlet
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Rattia
Chin
Bate
Black Sea
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Hand
Port News Brief From Plymouth and Hamburg
Plymouth reports arrivals on April 13 with the Try ton Robert fi from North Bergen bound for Leghorn dated net April 45. No ships in the Downs with wind enefend on April 15. Regina from Budde Hamburg paid in transit.
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Port News
Plymouth
Robert Fi
Bergen
Leghorn
Downs
Windenefend
Regina
Budde
Hambourg
Admiralty Board actions set ship transfers and trials in motion
London yesterday the Board of Admiralty announced the transfer of the 99 gun Second Rate ship of the line SpGeonga to Captain Griffis aboard the Princess Carolina. The day included surveys of river transports, a note on the death of Charles Downing Esq, and the appointment of a River Inspector by the Treasury. A traffic incident near Buck’s Lordship was reported with fatalities and two prisoners sentenced including one to death.
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Emes
London -Nesterday
Board of Admiralty
Cap. Griffis
Princess Carolina
Doinichioner
Charles Downing
John
St. Joh
Tamertéa
Base India Company
Bla
Deptford
Siferon
Agomata
Portsmouth
Bucks
Syrety
Mie
Wakelin
Old Baily
Henry Eld
London and Plymouth notices mix with theatre ads and market prices
Fragmentary 18th century notice lists Margaret Newell theft, ship arrivals at Penzance, the Canterbury Man of War at Plymouth, theatre performances in Drury Lane and Covent Garden, and assorted financial listings including Openings at the Bank of England, South Sea annuities, and exchange rates.
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Margaret Newell
Charles Rafca
Penzance
Mary and Joseph
Bilboa
Brest
Canterbury
Plymouth
Gibraltar
Fenton Shore
Blumb
Theatre Royal
Covent Garden
Winpsory
Orpheus
Eurydhee
London
Royal. Exchange
Ryance
Loticot
Prem
Sale
Emperors Loan
Exchenter
Tiree
Dirta
Annual Feast Notice of Free and Accepted Masons
By Order of the Grand Master the Annual Feast of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons will be on Tuesday the 22d in Maiden Lane Wood Street Haberdufoers Hall. Tickets at various pubs and shops in London including Braurd's Head New Bond Street King’s Arms St Pauls Covent Garden and more. Brethren from the Grand Procession are urged to attend the Brizct Hon. Larl of Kintore Grand Master leading and the Brands Head in Negv Bod Street. No Hackney Coaches admitted in the Procession.
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Craft
Greek Street
Mall
Castle
St. Giles
Suffolk
Forrest
Han rirg-Crof
Covent-Garden
Caff House
Bridges-Street
Devil Tavern
Temple-Bar
King’s- Arms
St. Paul's Church
Crown Tavern
Royal Echange
Chea
Rummer
Bartholomes
C. Lane
King
Beadé
Saodthin
Aldersgate
King’s Arms
Pombands
Cornhill
Agyal Vineyrd
St James’ss Park
Davern
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Guildhall
Gorrawass Coffee
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