Hague Letter on Mediation and Peace in War Talks
A long extract from a Hague letter discusses mediators Britain France Spain and Portugal. It notes possible mediation led by Cardinal Fleury and the States General, the aim of a peace, and the role of Admiral Vernon in taking Carthagena as a potential leverage in negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Targat
Britain
Spain
France
Hague
de Hague
Poffidie
A. Fleury
Velio
NATO
Court of
Ewan
Amalies
Lener
Negard
jareVeaty
Medina
Great Britain
Portugal
Fenfille Bilton
Republick
Domettick
Cr Coibiry
Hisa
P. S
Vernon
Carthagena
Monsieur de Pont
Broad Street robbery and a late execution reprieve report
A chaotic 18th century blotter details a Broad Street robbery where a man named Joseph, linked to a liquor crime, is pursued by Mrs. Welch and others who accuse him of stealing money and a silver watch. It also notes a pending reprieve for Martha Willidins and a fire at a Feathers Alehouse caused by concealed rogues, burning a chandlers’ house and adjoining properties, with extensive damage and loss of valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Bath
Joseph
Bamb-tna
Bawford
Martha Willidins
Plumer of Feathers
Lewes
Open Port Receives Foreign Corr Amid Commodity Rise
A historical notice notes the port opens to receive cargo from foreign nations as currency and wheat prices shift. Officials report the belt Wheat has risen to six shillings, with adjustments affecting trade and duties.
Port News Summary of Arrivals and Routes
The ship departures and arrivals report several vessels arriving at various ports. La Nourie Pertte reached Amsterdam from Bilboa, Succes Keigwin came from Guernsey, James and Joseph Butler from Liverpool, and Dillon from South Carolina to London. Vere Horn from Leghorn also bound for London amid southerly winds on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
King
George
York
Fifa
Bethuta
Smith Ae
Chisingace Barration
Antigua
Anne
Election of an Alderman for Farringdon Ward Without
London notes report a forthcoming Alderman election at St Bride's Church in Farringdon Without under Sir Francis Child's estate. Richard Hoare, Ely, an eminent Fleet Street banker, will stand without opposition. Also mentioned are Cambridge City candidates, local obituaries, and racing results at Binstead Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portsmouth
St. Bride’s Church
Fartingdon
Francis Child
Deceas
Richard Hoare
Ely
Fleet-street
Ion
Mr. Gower
Hynde Cotton
Cambridge
Southwark
Ote Ife
Binstead
Downs
Robert Fagg
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Ea OP Tee
The
Daily Post
Historical’ Régister
Chatham
Buenos-Ayres
St. Andero
Cadiz
America
Europe
Nickless
Peverel-Pyint
Swartige Bay
Lutgon
Davteuth
John Dunn
Newfoundland
Herice
Scéily
Sebaihan
Foike
War
Plymouth
Théatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Theatre“‘Royal
Covent-Garden
Bopy
Orpheus
Enrydice
Bridge
New South
Ainscied Tio
Gircokirion
Prem
India
Ktativ
Ditco
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