News from Europe and Asia Reported Amid Global Tensions
From Holland to Madrid and Stockholm, dispatches detail ships for King’s service, sieges near Port Mahon, regiments marching toward Finland, and potential treaties with Spain and Sardinia. Reports also note intrigue at court, naval movements, and market updates including stock prices and bankruptcies.
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Bilbao
Pardo
Cadiz
Carthagena
Avanna
Duke of Ormond
Earl Marsial
Galicia
Leghorn
Majorca
Hland
Port Mahon
Madrid
Gibraltar
Naples
Porti Degli Prefidii
Warsaw
Constantinople
Sweden
Porte
Stockholm
Count de St. Severin
T’s
Paris
Russia
Spain
Vienna
Post-Oate
Tornaco
Great Britain
Petersbourg
Poland
Port News Summary From An 18th Century Sailor Log
Port entries note ships remaining in the Downs Port, with Deal, Aprikix, Cod rington and Bostafton bound for Antigua. Vessels sail through the Bladon and Rhymes toward Boston, Sarah and Eliza bound for Antigua, Dolphin from Bilboa, and several Guernsey ships passing April 21 near the Two Brothers, Success, Kegwin, Jobm and Ly, John from Caine, Sarah Fenwick date unknown.
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Port News
Deal
Downs
Codrington
Bostafton
Antigua
Bladon
Rhymes
Boston
Sarah
Eliza
Sacker
Dolphin
Hargrave
Bilboa
Success
Kegwin
Jobm
Guernsey
John
Caine
Fenwick
Artillery Train Readies for March Preparations
London reports from Petersaurg on April 8 that a great artillery train, with Diligence, is being prepared. Troops have received orders to remain ready as work continues day and night on the other line, with preparations underway.
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Canterbury
Mediterranean
Elymouth
Porto Rico
Gravel Lake
Southwark
Blyis
Cork
Bartel
Patience Davis
Rochester
Kent
Colton
Adge Hunt
Newgate
John Eyles
Weakley
Rose Smith
Dougheday
Col. Dé Veil
Rocbert Fitegerald
Richawisintterel and Company
Fatie
Newgate-Street
Leafe
Chris
Duncalfe
Langford
Thomas Barrington
Samuel Latham
Apothecary
Newgate Street
John Jacobs
Thomas Sharpe
Paternofler Row
Richard Blundell
Bernard Akeroyde
Bride-yard
William Baker
Bridge-House
Guildhall
London
Bridge-yard
William Theed
Petersoaurg
Npa
Beir
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Holland
Finch
Derbent
Kouli Kan
Aink
Mogutu
Finland
Prince de Valguarnera
Marquess de Senederre
Gravelines
Great Canal
Champagne
Blairois
Nivernois
Provence
Buckley
Berlin
Prussia
Porsiam
Ankrupts
Thomas
Fidel
Eftx
Matthew Metgalg
Bery-Lane
Kevin Ce
Flefex
Calon Ohni
Holborn Bridge
Ceese
Hounflow
Mid- Ruffel
Cannon-street
Stallaser
Phillips
Camberwell
Surry
Gardner
Dealer
Chapman
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea
Bank
Prem
India
Royal Exchange Alliance
Africania
Mine Adventure
Bagshot-Heath
Lefkard
Worshipful Company of Mercers
Cheapside
Mercers Hall
Garrick-Hill
Marine Coffee
Birchin-Lane
Meadows
King-Street
Norwich
Cheneys, &Tc
Bircuin-Lane
Byers-Hall Wharf
Samuel Robinson
Bow~Lane
Marine
Brecin- Lane
John Bennet
Maidstone
Eling
Julian Trams
Valencia
C. Ee
Robert Kirke
New Rome
Marrin
le Gram
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