Mail from Francte reports on European intrigues and war plans
Ancient dispatches describe England and Spain seeking accommodation but advancing toward open conflict. The article notes twenty British ships of the line in ports, plans for Baltic and Mediterranean sails, French actions in Italy and Austria, and mounting preparations for campaign across Germany and Bohemia with troop movements, diplomacy, and looming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Spain
Frapgo
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Grarina
France
Sweden
Toulon
Paris
House of Austin
Austria
Hungary
Don Philip
Sultzbach
Jfuliers
Bergues
Peter Jcourg
Finland
Sardinia
Antibes
Italy
Portugal
Catalonia
Dresden
Duke of
Saxe-Weislenfels
Moravia
Bohemia
Marquess de Stainville
Tuscany
Cardinal de Fleury
Fontainbleau
Marques de Stainville
Vienna
Brussels
Port News Note on Arrivals From May 16 Period
Deal April 16 text reports Expedition under Semour from Falmouth. Ships Friendship with Chambers to Maryland and Nep tune Winter to Cork. Norfuch sailed through. Royal Exchange Copithorn and Tyber Ambler from Mellina. Charming Peggy Ragg from Maryland River. Wind N E.
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Deal
Arriv
Semour
Falmouth
Chambers
Maryland
Neptune
Cork
His Majesty
Norfuch
Royal Exchange
Copithorn
Mellina
Peggy
Wind N.E
Easter at Court and Naval News From London Shops
Easter observances at court featured the Prince and Princess of Wales with sermons by Archdeacon Hayter and royal communion led by bishops. Reports mention a large Navy buildup, marriages in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and fresh ecclesiastical benefices. Captain Howell sails into the Grinstead with 20,000 yards of fine Irish linen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thistle and Bath
Archdeacon Hayter
York
Clager
St. David’s
Egerton
Hereford
Lord Hobart
Bath
Cambridge
William Green
Fulborne
Elizabeth Beaupre Bell
Beaupre Hall
Norfolk
Beaupre Bell
Robert Chapman
Little Welfton
Lincoln
John Coles
Chilton
Bridgewater
Somerset
Bath and Wells
John Leyland
Normanton
Nottingham
Thomas Booth
East Rafen
Market Rafen
Howell
Grinstead
Cork
Ireland
Debtors Bill delayed by Parliament session prompts disappointment
The Debtors Bill will be laid aside for this Sessions of Parliament at least, causing disappointment among fellows who have voluntarily imprisoned themselves to benefit from it. Reports note detentions for frauds in Middlesex and Berks, a high way robbery escape, imports from the Straights, and exports to Holland and Germany. Whitehall announces peerages and governorships, with bankrupts listed and theatre performances scheduled.
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William Coleman
Surrey
Guildford
Thomas Nash
New Gap
Southwark
Middlesex
Berks
John Page
Alexander-Andrews
Thomas Pinks
Newgate
Highgate
Streights
Jamaica
Maryland
Holland
Germany
High Water at London Bridge Reported at Morning Ten
London Bridge experienced a high water event at 10 minutes past ten in the morning. Local observers noted rising levels along the Thames and warned pedestrians to avoid the riverbank. Authorities advised caution as weather conditions persisted.
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London Bridge
Financial market notes from South Sea stock list
Saturday South Sea Stock prices listed with 7ths and 3rds for several securities. South Sea Annuities and New South Sea Annuities cited at various fractions, Bank rates show 137.5, India 159.25, and multiple government funds including Three per cent Annuities, Royal Exchange and Exchequer issues. Salt Tallies noted at 1001 half, Emperor's and other loans appear with several fractional quotes.
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South Sea
New South Sea
Bank
Iss
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
Ditto
Difcoune
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Francte
Paris A la Main
Hague
London Gazette
Whitehall
Kingdom of Great Britain
William Earl Fitzwilliam
Kingdom of Ireland
Lord Fitzwilliam
Milton
Northampton
Richard Edgcumbe
Baron of
Edgcumbe
Mount Edgcumbe
Devon
John Earl of Stair
Minorca
Algernoon Earl of Hertford
Guernsey
Thomas Haley
Surrey Street
The
Strand
County of
Anthony Grant
Torrington
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Macbeth
Covent Garden
Orpheus
Eurydice
Goodman’s Fields
Sadlers-Wells
New River Head
Islington
Mademoiselle Kerman
Mons. Dominique
Kerman
Williams
Heemskirke
Brett
Mons. Dumont
Mons. Baudouin
Davenport
Newton
Ofbeldiston
Rayner
Bullock
Lafont
Philips
Miss Story
Matter Matthews
Miss Wright
Hendrick
Harlequin Proteus
N.B. Monf
Mons
Dominique
Madem
Seraphina
Sadler’s Wells
Wells
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