24 Aug 1739
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 24, 1739
Page
1
A correspondent sends abstracts of two letters praising British assertiveness and warning against French and Spanish weakness. He contemplates mobilizing English and Dutch forces, blocking Spanish ports, and pressuring for vigour in naval preparation. The writer cites Gages and Byng and imagines alliances with Algiers against Spain, urging seaborne strength and resolve.
In the Downs, several ships remain including the Richmond and the Kitty Faliaor bound for Virginia. Arrived: Ruby Gesey from Antigua Lumney Castle Wen pton from St Abel3 Allen and Agnes from Holland for Africa Virtuous Grace Jolly from Maryland Gravesend August 23. Passed by Orange Sea brook Leigh Maryland Dispatch Theo philus and Three Sisters from Maryland.
London reports a General Court of the Royal African Company unanimously agreeing to raise by subscription a sum not exceeding 20000 pounds to carry on trade for the ensuing year. The account of Admiral Haddock’s engagement against a French and Spanish squadron remains unconfirmed. rumores of war with Spain face skepticism amid broader naval preparations. The Lord Mayor attended the proclamation of Bartholomew Fair, with noon timing changed. Lancaster, a prominent linen draper, died at his Cornhill residence. Hunter’s shop at Mill Bank suffered a fire-related incident around two o’clock.
Minster broken open and robbed of 19 Guinea and silver as watchmen stand nearby. Goldsmith committed to Gatehouse for stealing items from the Three-Ton Tavern. Priscilla Tribour alias Mahone and Alice Dawkins jailed for pocket and theft offenses. Deptford fire ship reallocation noted amid naval movements. Trade items include iron, juniper berries, wheat meal, gunpowder and lead shot. High water at London Bridge late afternoon.
Yesterday's trading quotes show South Sea Stock at 93 and South Sea Annuities around 168.5 with premiums and various per cent bonds and shares listed, including India and Emperor’s five per cent varieties. Exchange details mention Aniratice and London readings with mixed cents and half quarters, reflecting a volatile financial session.
Trustees permit sale by candle at Garraway's Coffee-House Exchange Alley this day at four o'clock. Goods include Dowlars, Garlex, Hollands, linens, cambricks, morlins, Swiss and Irish linen, silk handkerchiefs, fancy fabrics, hats and thread. Viewable from morning at Warehouse No 17, Dyers Hall, Fnasies Street.
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