Calais Treaty Scraps in a 1559 English French Accord
The piece reviews Article details of a 1559 treaty between England and France over Calais, hostages, penalties, and restatement of rights. It argues Elizabeth sought to preserve Calais while gaining time and money, noting French resistance at expiration and the implied public interest in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Elizabeth
Henry II
France
Ruifbank
Nihoul
Merk
Oye
Hames
Sandgate
Gaines
Mary
É&C
Calnis
Scotland
England
Charles IX
Right to Calais Questioned in French Relations Letter
A fragmentary letter discusses whether to demand the right of Calais from France and questions if now is proper time to pursue the claim. The writer signs as a humble servant, addressing a Sir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
France
Port News from Dartmouth to Gravesend
Port News reports vessels arriving and departing from Dartmouth Weymouth and Gravesend. The Friendship from Yarmouth bound for Venice was forced back west of Scilly. Brumpto from New England arrived at Deal and several outward-bound ships were sent back. Portland from Virginia and other ships passed through the Downs or were observed near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Ketteridge
London
Yarmouth
Venice
Scilly
Wpeymouth
Brumpto
Perington
New-England
Deal
Dunkirk
Arriv
Portland
Hurt
Virginia
Gravesend
Britannia
Valley
Seville
Forward
Richardson
Cafar
Wood
Mary
Harding
Rotterdam
London News Roundup: Deaths and Robberies in Soho and Westminster
In Soho Square and Westminster several deaths are reported including Lady Clayton and Mrs Jeffs from the royal services. A rich widow leaves Cutler as sole executor. Lottery prizes are listed with multiple big numbers. Stagecoach robberies near Hyde Park Corner and Kensington yield loss. A coroner rules murder in Blogdy Bridge case. Tonight MacBETH at Drury Lane and Covent Garden presents The Stratagem with The Mock Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho Square
William Clayton
Bart
Elechinly
Surrey
New Palace-Yard
Westminster
Jeff
Jeffs
Cutler
Feller Lane
Evelyn
Thomas Evelyn
Ely
Folly
St. Georgi-In-The-S
Delawar
Turky
Hammermith
Hyde Park Corner
Kingsnutbridge
Kensington
King's Road
Blogdy-Bridge
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Covent-Garden
London Finance Summary of South Sea and Bank Shares
High Water at London Bridge. Stock and annuities quoted with prices such as South Sea stock 98 971 half, South Sea Annuities 110 half, New South Sea Annuities 110 5 Sths, Bank 1395 Shs, Bank Circulation 21.125.6d, India 139, Three per Cent Annuities 100 1 8th, Million Bank 113, Royal Exchange Assurance 88, English Copper 21 6s 6d, South Sea Bonds no price, Mine Adventure Shares 31 ros, Emperor's Loan 111, Three per Cent Ex chequer Orders 1 qr, Lottery Tickers gl 14s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Sea
Tothalf Bank
Prem India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
India
Prem
Notice to stand at new Market for fruit and greens
London December 1739 announces a meeting for those wishing to take standings in the new Market adjoining Leadenhall Market. Applicants may apply to the committee in the Guidhal Council Chamber on Wednesday the 19th at five o clock in the afternoon to treat and agree for the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leadenhall
Guidhal
Marine Coffee
Birchine Lane
Devonshire Square
Ee Marine Coffee-House
John Black M A Opens Chiswick Boarding School
The former Hay boarding house at Chiswick becomes a school run by John Black M A offering classical learning French English and mathematics as outlined in his proposals. Lessons will be held at Miller's bookseller shop near St. Clemens Church in the Strand and at Wilson's stationer in Birchin Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hay
Chiswick
John Black
Miller
St. Clemene
Strang
Taunton Wageon Now At Saracen's Head Inn London
The Taunton Wageon route, formerly serving Kell Inn in Wond Street, relocates to the Saracen's Head Inn in Friday Street London with daily attendance for goods, dual-lenders to the Western Parts, and regular Monday departures and Saturday returns. Creokern Yeovil Sherburn and others at Gerrard's Hall continue Wagan and Pack-Horses services to all parts as usual.
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Taunton Wageon
Somersetshire
Devon
Kell Inn
Wond Street
Friday Street
London
Creokern
Yeovil
Sherburn
C. Wagan
Gerrard’s Hall
Noted 18th Century Mathematical Works for Sale
A Benjamin style catalog lists multiple mathematical texts and editions including Isaac Newtons optics and Reflections of Light by Newton, Colino Mac Laurin on Geometria Organica, Brook Taylor method works, and Gravels Introduction to Newtonian Philosophy. Also offered are Epistola ad Amicum on Curvature, Mac Laurin Geometry, and Sir Isaac Newtons Optics in various editions. Books advertised by W Innys & J Manby and others for the western area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opricks
Sir Iaac ‘Newton
Kne
Reddidit
Sam, Clarke
Geometria Organica
Colino Mac Laurin
Brook Taylor
W. J. Gravelanat
University of Leyden
W. J. Gravelandr
Bach
Marquess de L’hospital
Waived Swot at Buen Retiro November 28 15303
Document dated November 28 15303 signed by the Catholic Majesty and Don Cahi miro de Uzzariz notes waivers. Printed for Robert Amey at Charing-Cross and in the Court of Request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buen Retiro
Don Cahimiro de Uzzariz
Spenith
Brelith
Robert Amey
Charing-Cross
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London Bridge
Piissophie Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Auétore
Isanco Newtono
Ey. Aurato
Fodio P.P. Thane
Lear & Francisci Jacquier Ex Gallicana
Minimerun
Familia Matheseos Professorum
Tom
Ingar
Prostrant Apad
W. Innys
J. Manby
D. Pauli
Spain
AX Court of Aldermen
Rras
Jace
John Wilford
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
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