Treaty of Madrid links Briton and Spanish alliance debate
A historical notice reviews the 1670 treaty between Great Britain and Spain, detailing Articles four through six, naval protection provisions, and referecing ongoing diplomacy. It notes assurances of humane treatment for shipwrecked crews, guarantees of safe return passages, and calls for restraint on privateering and reprisals amid European tensions. The piece also mixes in contemporary events, including military movements, royal appointments, and local incidents, all in a period-appropriate voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Great
Britain
Spain
America
Guarda Coras
Cadot Punished by Tournelle for Assault on Gentlewoman
Paris August 24. A Commissary punished Cadot for dragging a woman from her bed and parading her in the streets. Cadot is condemned to pay fines and costs and to restore the woman’s honour publicly. Higher authorities approved the strict outcome as warranted by the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preetentes
Cadot
Tournelle
Vilain
Port News Arrivals and Arrivals List from 17th Century Ports
Port news reports multiple ships arriving or sailing from various ports including Cadiz Lisbon Dunkirk Oporto Nevis Riga and Malaga. Vessels named include the Two Brothers Endavour Gibraltar Charming Nancy Swan and more with captains Wigmore Beilby Curling Ellis and Crossley listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Downs
Tom
Jack
Hempseed
Union
Gibson
Magdalen
Craword
Cadiz
Cafar
Snail
Lisbon
Gravesend
Wigmore
Dunkirk
Endavour
Beilby
Oporto
Gibraltar
Javenor
St. Flew
Death of Bir Clement Stone Lloyd and excise complaint heard
From London we learn that in Lanaster County a man named Clement Stone Lloyd aged about death in 1716 changed his name by act to Lloyd to inherit an estate. Yesterday the Excise Commissioners heard Elderton’s complaint of overcharge on cyder hogsheads shipped to town. Officers were ordered to produce books. about 20 hogsheads duty was remitted and the rest to be petitioned. Also the Right Hon. Lord Eee was married at Newport-Payne Buckinghamshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Tuscaty
Duke of Lorentt
Toulon
Dauphine
Marquess de Stainville
Brussels
Duke of Lorrain
Furcany
Laverdy
Modena
Dirtke
Orleans
France
Iselle de Beaujolais
Thae
Mademoiselle
Academy of the Floral
Toulouse
Marygold
Franks
Farng
Blackbeirn
County of
Lancaster
Clement Stone Lloyd
Cheng
Stone
Lloyd
Eig
Commissioners of Excise
Elderton
Pexplex Cafe
Lord Eee
Newport-Payne
Buckinghamshire
Financial market summary with South Sea and related issues
The report lists prices for South Sea Stock and Annuities, New South Sea Annuities, Rank Sths, Bank Circulacion Zhras, India three and six percent issues, Royal Exchange Assurance, London ditto, African and English copies, Seven Sea Bands, Prenda ditto, Sale Tallies, Mine Adventure Shares, Emperor's Loan, various per cent premiums and certificates, and lottery tickets with scattered values and terms. It reflects a dense, debased early modern financial ticker with mixed securities and fluctuating quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
New South Sea
New Bank Circulacion
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
Prenda Ditto
Ditto
Sdirto
Emperor’s
Peretata Picheater
Nto
Fleet Market Opening Notice for London Shops
London August 1737 a notice declares the Stocks Market will close on September 30 and a new Fleet Market will open there. Persons taking shops stalls or standings may apply to the Committee of Common Council at Guildhall London. Rent arrangements extend to Lady day next with notice by March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Common Council
Committee of Common Council
Guildhall
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Sik
Egil
Anglesea
Bliz
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Streights
Nava
Linnen
Hol
Carolina
Barbados
Jamaica
Montferrat
Portugal
Holland
London Bridge
Paris
Marine
Birchin-lane
Burdett
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