Broad Europe News Digest from Paris to Berlin
A dense summary of late 18th century European diplomacy and war reports. Overtures between Spain and England fail over Italian claims. Danophil and Swedish maneuvers for alliance formation against Russia unfold with Schleswig and Holstein considerations. Austrian and French troops winter plans and Prague garrison actions update the front. Swiss militia readiness and Spanish command changes are noted along with finances, police reforms, and fortifications in various cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Spain
England
Italy
Stockholm
Duke of
Holstein
Copenhagen
Denmark
Sweden
Russia
Schleswick
Hembourg
Kiel
Entin
Lubeck
Holstein-Gottorp
Paris
France
Ratifoon
Braunau
Marshal Broglio
Munich
Danube
Inn
Upper Austria
Count de Saxe
Marinal Broglio
Geneva
Marquess de la Mina
Barraux
Don Philip
Count de Grimes
Dresden
Prague
d’Verouville
Egra
Judicature
Appointment of Sheriffs for the Year and Local News
The crown names sheriffs for the year including Berkfoire John Blandy and Humphry Senhouse among many others across counties such as Bedfordshire Cheshire Derbyshire and Devonshire with several postponed. Attention to Market Street Middlesex and Bath incidents plus crimes include a Bath murder confession and a boy’s self-inflicted wound. Royal notices from the London Gazette list new officers including Sir Charles Wager as Treasurer and various tradespeople named in parish records with stock and financial updates from the London markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkfoire
John Blandy
Kingston Bagpute
Trouscliffe
Leicestershire
James Wilson
Lincolnshire
John Chumley
Monmouth
Edward Perkins
Pilstone
Warwickhire
Bourne Eabourne
Worcesershire
James Newnham
Wiltfire
John Hipperley
Stanton
Yorkshire
Ralph Bell
Thirsk
Port News Report of Arrival from the Westward
Deal on December 18 reports the Industry Tender arriving from the Westward, signaling maritime activity at the port. The brief notice notes the vessel and direction, reflecting routine harbor movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arriv
Charitable Corporation General Court in Westminster
The Charitable Corporation for the Relief of Industrious Poor will hold a General Court at their House in Spring Garden Westminster tomorrow at eleven o clock in the forenoon on special affairs. John Nind, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyner
Myngs
N. B
Spring-Garden
Westminster
John Nind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland
Madrid
Brussels
Luxembourg
Ostend
Nieuport
Termond
Earl of Stair
Liege
Giver
Abbey of St. Hubert
London
South Wales
Brecon
Peter Saunders
Carmarthen
John Phillips
Alltycadno
Cardigan
David Lloyd
Alltyrodin
Glamorgan
Matthew Deere
Ashall
Eig
Pembroke
George Mear
Pennar
Radnor
Peter Richards
North Wales
Anglesea
Carnarvon
Denbigh
Aquila Wyke
Marchwyell
Flint
Hugh Hughes
Coed Y Braine
Merioneth
Montgomery
Rees Lloyd
Clochfaen
William Chesshyre
Market- Street
Oxford- Market
Middlesex
Warner
Bishopsgate-Street
Woolwich Warren
Bath
Jane Clarke
Rodborough
Gloucestershire
Mullins
White Hart Inn
Ofmall Birds Co
Philip Hay
Newgate
Alderman Bernard
Gravesend
Cambridge
London Gazette
Whitehall
Sir Charles Wager
His Majesty’s Navy
Thomas Clutterbuck
G. Decgas
Francis Forrester
St. Clement’s Danes
Taylor
William Mancher
Daventry
Northampton
Chapman
Cudburd Hanson
Christ Church
Surrey
Edward Clark
Richmond
Innholder
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Richard the Third
Covent Garden
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
Farringdon Without
Mr. Henry Snagg
Port News
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