29 Aug 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 29, 1840
Page
1
A letter passionately argues that continued wool exports to France will ruin Britain’s trade and liberty. The writer condemns pacific schemes and urges a new bill to restrict wool exports, warning of France’s growing influence and Britain becoming a provincial power. Also notes recent marriages and deaths, alongside stock quotes and trade details.
The scene at Gravesend notes arrivals from Antigua including the Success under Hubbard and other ships such as the Leith Merchant from Narva and the Mermaid from Messine. Vessels from Amsterdam Port Mahon and Hambourg are listed as arrivals, with Barbadoes receiving the Anne and Betty from Lancaster.
London reports reveal West-India naval leaders received Letters of Marque from the Admiralty after failures with Commocore Anson. It claims a vast armament may influence future negotiations, while Paris is cited as a channel for the information. Tower palisades are being replaced, and harvest prospects look good amid market concerns over Bear-Key dealers. East India Company officers enjoyed a festive entertainment at the Fleece Tavern, Lord Mayor presenting a brace of bucks. A Cork cutter in Redcross Street attempted a 17 mile walk to Kick's-End for a wager but fell short by half a minute due to foul weather.
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