25 Aug 1744
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 25, 1744
Page
1
The author argues that sea warfare harms Holland by disrupting trade and secure transport. A firm inland defense and fortified cities could deter enemies. Peace is a hollow dream amid European uncertainty, and reliance on war risks greater ruin than a lasting quiet.
The Edinburgh enox and Gonderah Meni of Beale Deswith the fampus Sloop fail’d to the Westward with the Grafton Man of War Hawk and Wolf Sloops outbound ships set sail as wind SW by 5 23. Ac livd the Afi Guy from Given ie Hampshire Jolliffe and the Two Brothers Plight both from Guernsey and the Thomas and Mary Pearson from Stangate Creek
Report notes 6009 Marines to be raised quickly for the service of the colonies and far areas including Georgia and Barbados. The text mentions Lords of the Admiralty arranging crews and shipments, with other scattered references to military movements and surrounding events. A contrasting incident describes a carriage accident injuring a gentleman, a lady with a broken collarbone and shoulder, and a child unharmed.
Letters from Jamaica report Sir Chaloner Ogle sailed with eight men of war on a cruise. Most of his fleet was stationed to seize prizes near Cape Meno and Cape Orrugal. One sailor was ashore with a captain amid a privateer action. the Salamandes Privy gang took a prize. The report notes weather, tides, and London prices relevant to maritime observers.
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