Letter on naval abuse and reform needs in Ireland and England
A reader condemns corrupt naval officers and men aboard ships near Ireland who steal provisions and wages, calling for harsher punishment and new laws to deter abuses. He urges ministers to press France with a united front, preserve trade, and maintain honest seamen by stopping diabolism of wages and mistreatment by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
France
Bid Capen
Conjun
USA
Spain
England
Garda Costas
Robert. Walpole
Malou Kia
Gornuptian
Ibaey
Great Britain
Charles “Forman
Port News Summary From Liverpool and Bristol Entries
Port news item reports arrivals at Liverpool and Bristol with multiple vessels including Betty from Antigua and Nancy from Eoidon, plus ships from Jamaica, Rotterdam, and Oporto. Winds and dates noted include Aug 8 to Aug 10 with several names and routes, some garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Betty
Smith
Antigua
Dartmouth
Nancy
Tracy
Fom
Eoidon
Madera
Kathazint
Stel
Rotterdam
Waterborg
Mary
Haline
Erféy
Bristol
Eagle
Tarles
Jamaica
Dowds Fils Majesty’s
Ren Shiz
Bizabet
Dunkirk
Peter
Brevens
Gibraltar
Arid
Crarles
Carolina
Arriv
Prince
Joe Peddie
Feorm St
No clear event found in snippet about a deputy governor
Fragmentary OCR text mentions titles and names without a coherent event or date. It references His Majesty, a deputy governor, Cadiz, and premium terms but lacks readable structure or complete actions to summarize into a factual card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Hatton
Phas Cesar
Match notes and court actions from a crowded London page
Yesterday felonious and sporting items fill this compact report. Shepherd wins a rowing match after foul play. Mitcham and London Gamesters contest a cricket duel with London ahead by a run near the end. Mawbin missteps at a Southwark tavern lead to a ten pound penalty. A Great Seal presentation enables Rev John Jones to hold chapel living at Ransford. Mary Suthers alias Southor alias Williams is committed to Newgate for robbery. Anne Hicks alias Burford fleeces a shop with silk clocks. High water at Lleidén Bridge listed as 44 minutes after seven in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitcham
Mawbin
Nap
Ax and Battle Yard
Southwark
Jones
Ransford
Chester
Mary Suthers
Southor
Williams
Newgate
Justice Poulson
Brownrigg
Gol. Deveil
Anne Hicks
Burford
Mitchell
South Sea Bonds and Shares Sighted in Odd Ledger
Fragmentary OCR shows a mix of South Sea bonds and shares with entries like Premium five percent and various listings. It mentions India three percent annuities and Royal Exchange funds, with scattered figures and partial terms such as Bonds, Salt Tallies, and Advencare Shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebertay
South - Eas
X Hall
Tdi
South Sea
New South Sea
Paesi Bank Circclarion
India
Royal Excana ‘Sienna
Fonden Ditt
Nda di
City of London Coal Duties Price Order of 1738
The document records an August 6 1738 royal order relating to port duties on coal imported into London and surrounding areas. It fixes price levels and rules for coal charged per chaldron, detailing restrictions on shipments from Newcastle upon Tyne and adjacent ports and authorizing enforcement by the Lord Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
George the Second
Mayer
B. Sheildermen
Lowdorn
Newcaile Upon Tyne
Jones
Teursty
Scorc
Atbansf
Pasi
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The
Daily Post
Port News
Fondor
Lleidén Bridge
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