Reflections on War and Trade in the Nation's Past
Henry Man argues that a French war may be necessary but warns of dangers and burdens from past conflicts. He notes heavy taxes and export losses from wool as key perils, cites registry as a remedy, and appends a quotation from Count de Boulainvilliers on governance and resources. He mentions ships and arrivals in various ports as context.
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Henry Man
Marlborough
France
William
Anne
Tme
Count de Boulainvilliers
Edward the Third
Henry the Fifth
Webber
Phaedrus
Augustus Cesar
Peter Daneet
Lear
N. Bailey
Dan. Browne
Black Swan
Temple-Bar
HoRace
S. Duniter
Sarum
Price
JuveNar
Persius
Thomas Sheridan
D. D
Port News From Cowes and Nearby Ports
Lancaster and Plymouth report ships sailing from Barbadoes and Hull to distant ports. The Newcastle and Bridgwater remain in harbor with other vessels. The William and Mary and Sarah arrive from Sunderland and Newcastle while several ships depart for Figura Lisbon and Carolina.
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Lancaster
Anne
Portlethwaite
Barbadoes
John
Mary
Huntly
Hull
Plymouth
Newcastle
Bridgwater
Fowey
St. Alban
Bonetta
Pool
Jane
Onsley
Hope
Baker
Newfoundland
Embargo fears as ships crowd Customs House in London
London markets reel as fears of a general shipping embargo grow hourly while masters of foreign vessels rush to clear their ships. Provisions for Jamaica sail toward Spithead and port duties surge with the crisis as reports detail imports and exports, stock quotes, and naval casualties amid a backdrop of political tension.
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Custom House
Jamaica
Spithead
Castle Howard
Yorkshire
Viscount Mospeth
Earl of Carlisle
Colchester
Beckwith
William
Namur
Gibraltar
France
Spain
George Hazelam
Snow-Hill
Powell
William Powell
Southwark
Martin
Ratcliff Highway
Benson
Tower Hill
Petersbourg
Flanders
Holland
West Indies
Maryland
Germany
John Rich
Bank of England Cashier John Waite Missing
Notice urges capture of John Waite a Bank of England cashier about forty years old five feet eight inches tall with pale steely complexion light eyes and grey hair who vanished May 13 after duty and is suspected of stealing East India Bonds valued highly rewards total five hundred pounds for safe apprehension and security per Governor and Company policy
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Bank
Ihereas
John Waite
Bank of England
Eaf-India
Waite
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