Siege of Orfova Detailed in Grand Vizir Report
Constantinople Nov 3 reports the siege of Orfova as a major campaign event. Ibrahim Effendi demanded capitulation within 48 hours, Germans to march out with honors, and hostages exchanged. After delays, the governor yielded but with trepidation, and the Grand Vizir distributed rewards while retaining artillery. London notes heralds preparing for peace, and vast notices cover deaths, legal matters, and crime reports with varied local items and theater news.
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Orfova
Ibrahim Effendi
Anns
Ibrahim
Danube
Rsci
Grand Vizir
Count de Furstenberg
Ortova
Mendia
Tuscany
Chaoux
Chaoux-Bachi
Port News Summary of Shipping in the Downs
Port News reports no ships at the downs with several vessels sailing or arriving. Endeavour under Granger proceeded to St Sebastian, Lucy under Wilkinson to Oporto, Betty under Cooper to Havre, Prosperity under Armstrong to Barbary, Samuel and Mary under Stephen son to Bourdeaux. Gravesend notes the Sarah Brock and John Glyn passing by from Galipoly and Maryland respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Downs
Endeavour
Granger
St. Sebastin
Lucy
Wilkinson
Oporto
Betty
Cooper
Havre
Prosperity
Armstrong
Barbary
Samuel and
Mary
Stephenson
Bourdeaux
Gravesend
Sarah
Brock
Galipoly
John
Glyn
Maryland
High Water at London Bridge and Market Rates 2 PM
Fragmentary financial ledger notes show London water levels at 33 minutes after 2 in the afternoon and scattered figures for South Sea annuities, government bonds, exchange rates, and shares. Entries list assets, percentages, and bond terms with limited context, indicating a snapshot of maritime finance and commodity values.
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London Bridge
Aia
Dhur
Naif. Bank
India
Royal Lxenaige
London
Ditra
Dito
Balta
Dutta
Mine Adventure
Onigeror
Kachequer
Dicco
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Yeterday Arrivd
France
Constantinople
Fort St. Elizaveth
Paris A-la- Main
Languedoc
Montpellier
Flintfire
Wales
Rees Lloyd
Cleshfaen
Eig
Grovestreet
Hackney
Osborne
Middlesex
Lincoln
Marshalsea
Wood
Joan Hippisley
Stanton
Wilts
Ely
Commission of the Peace
Frances
William Trenchard
Catteridge
John Trenchard
Abbots-Leigh
Soimerter
William
Robert
Middle Temple
George
Hart Hall
Samuel Egercon
Deceas
Francis Gabry
Sir Chiares
Admiralty
Newgate
John Rigby
John Evans
Peter Small
Mr. Evans
James Gardener
Henry Waldron
Mr. Murray
Covent-Garden
William Bolingbrook
William Hogsdon
Constantia James
Davis
James Buchanan
Royal Guardian
Canton River
Cuina
Christopher Inn
Bermondsey Street
Sheppard’s Bush
Ireland
Virginia
Portugal
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Venice
Port News
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