News from Italy and Europe Echoes on April 14
Letters report German troops increasing in Siena and Naples, with Spanish and Two Sicilies authorities seeking mutual reassurance. Neufchateau fortress reports ongoing siege operations near Brieg as Neupsper and garrisons reinforce Néifs. Includes arrivals of ships and consular notices from Florence to Dublin and Bristol ports.
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Naples
Orbittello
Porto-San-Stephano
Talamono
Florence
Marquis Silva
Spain
Two Sicilies
Prince de Craon
Sienna
Tuscany
Silva
Italy
Fienna
Count Neupesg
Neiss
Brieg
Gallen Et-Elay
Néifs
Grotkau
Ziegenhals
Jagesendorff
Neustadt
Oppelen
Ratibor
M. Maupertuis
Royal Academy of Sciences
Breslau
Marshal Neuperg
Neifs
Mob attack at Killinmuiy house ends in death
Edinburgh April 76 The Mob attacked Patrick Duthie's house suspecting maal hidden. Duthie defended himself while Mrs Duthie was abused. Excise Officer Espie wounded a mob member who later died. Duff Master vessel wrecked off North Berwick with three men drowning.
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Cotland
Edinburgh
Killinmuiy
Patrick Duthie
Espie
Duff
North Berwick
Port News Sail of Minerva to Rotterdam Reported
Port News from Falmouth dated April 23 notes the vessel Minerva, captained by Meredith, sailed for Rotterdam. The brief item records the departure and route with no additional details or outcomes.
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Port News
Falmouth
Minerva
Meredith
Rotterdam
London Letters From Hanover to the Congress of Europe
Letters report cautious negotiations between Vienna and Berlin over any field action while Spanish events unfold in Cadiz and Madrid. News cites Dutch and British moves, including Mecklenburgh diplomacy, Bourbon naval activity, Hungarian contingents, and a Pope exhortation against war in Italy. Parliament speeches, local elections, merchant notices, and stock quotations fill the day with market and political tension.
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London
Hanover
Vienna
Berlin
Schaffhausen
Switzerland
Madrid
Cadiz
Pintado
Spain
Italy
Wismar
Charles Leopold of
Mecklembourg
Luxemberg
Meff Vandenberg
Rofar
Luxembourg
Great Britain
Hungary
Silesia
Neupérg
N.S
Baronias
Neiss
Prussia
Nomination of Daniel Lambert for London Parliament
At a March meeting in Vintners Hall a large number of liverymen unanimously nominated Daniel Lambert for Parliament to fill the vacancy created by Humphry Partons. The group pledged loyalty to George II and affirmed the liberties and privileges of the country and citizens.
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Merchant Taylors- Hall
Vintners-Hall
Vintners Hall
London
Daniel Lambert
Humphry Partons
Dante, Lampert
Joan Barnard
Ant
Rupert Godschall
George Heathcote
George
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