French Troops and Allies in War Debate Reflections
A writer argues for fair judgment of French soldiers, praising their bravery while critiquing a controversial British and Gazette portrayal. He questions Allied leadership, cites battles and sieges, and defends Britain’s honor amid the French threat and Austrian context.
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Goveknovs
Gargifon
Great Britain
Dj Alion
S.a
Hague
Courtrai
Menin
Ypres
Forbes
Biedmont
Nice
Randers
Peirce
Charles
Lor‘sain
Poitieres
Prince-Charles Pass
Rhine
Port News. Arriv'd This Morning His Majesty Sloop Welt
Deal Aug 6 Arriv'd this morning his Majesty sloop Welt from a Cruize and remains with the Lennox Harwich and Scarborough men of war Arriv'd the Good Intent West from Scarborough for the Westward Wind NNW
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Deal
Lenox
Harwich
Scarborough
Marriages Murders and Robberies In Southwark And Kingston
London briefs report a Cannon Street attorney, Mr Marriott, marrying Miss Read of Redcross Street while her father is a dissenting minister. Bromfield, a wealthy Ruffiz merchant, dies. A man found dead near Sydenham with a pistol wound is suspected robbed. A Kingston horse-detter breaks gaol with two men aiding escape. A haberdasher’s house is looted in Hornydown. James Bullock jailed for theft from Swan Alley. Death of Sir John Chardin may be mistaken. Privateers from Martinico disturb Atlantic trade and ships fear capture as reinforcements gather.
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Marriott
Cannon Street
St. George’s Church
Southwark
Miss Read
Read
Redcross-Stréet
Tooley Street
Bromfield
Sydenham
Kingston
Surrey
Barret
Hornydown
James Bullock
Newgate
Thomas de Veil
Charles Barton
Swan-Alley
Barton
John Chardin
Kemipton Park
Heath
Capri Healy
France
Goron
Martinico
Barbadoes
Antigua
Hispaniola
Toftir
England
Privateer captures Bristol ship in high water near London
Fragmentary report describes the privateer ImpERIAL and Crew capturing the Bristol vessel High Water at London Bridge. The event, dated April, mentions naval stores duties and payment requirements for merchants and proprietors of premium bills, with notices to appear in London for duties and charges.
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Leghorn
Andrew Patsion
Imperial Anke
Rice
Pass
TicHcoes
Coryn
Mafai
Gread
Scotland
Ce Royal Exange
America
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Cligeles
Bert Loits
Bonn
I. Brant
Akon
London
Arti Lucy
Rochford
Pridge
Pkcog
Clerkennel
Cherrles
Nunn
S &Br Noy
Bartholomews Chi
Kenge
Asa
Branox and Shrub
Bartholomew Lane
Royale Exchange
Giaxpes
Oriér
Mail
Wes
Juditafiyy
Thomas Rawtin
Ae E
Marine Coffee
Bipchin-Lane
Taffane
Ter “Gtlock
Secon
Srg Fe
Sme
SS Bei As Sa
Eevee Sherbade
Magona
Thames Street
F. Qe Natnie
Tao
Babee
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