Burned ships and council debates in wide dated dispatch
Malta Nov 20. Chevalier de Leaumont reports to the Grand Master on orders from Pallavicini to burn ships rather than let them fall to Turks after a Hungarian campaign. He details bombardments near Belgrade, damaged boats, and a war council deciding to abandon the Danube voyage if wind fails. Nearby London notices list ward elections, poll results, prize drawings, executions at Tyburn, theatre listings, and financial market updates.
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Hungary
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Wallis
Belgrade
Apainst Niffz
Danube
Bannat
Temeswart
Chevatier Dé Leaumont
Pallagicini
Port News from Falmouth and Plymouth Dec 17 19
Sailors report outward bound ships including the Hanover Packer Osborn bound for Lisbon and the Expedition Packer Clies for Lisbon. Plymouth entries note the Diligence Maid from Cork London Merchant Hil for Dublin and the Jane Fraser from Bourdeaux Pool. Several vessels sailed for South Carolina while Morning Star Olive returned to London. The Dunkirk Man of War and the Dutch East India Man linger in the Downs with Pensbury Calcort for Bristol amid westerly winds.
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Expedition Packer
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Plymouth
Maid
Cork
London
Hil
Dublin
Jane
Fraser
Bourdeaux
Pool
Saul
Jollifie
Archer
Johin
Betty
Letters From Madrid Hint War Preparations In 18th Century
London reports say a large troop body has orders to march and a Spanish general has notice to prepare field equipment. Manheim hosts work on the Rhine horn-work near France. Victualling commissioners hire the London to Gibraltar route crew. Five India-Man captains have left for Gravesend with protections against impressment.
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Madrid
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France
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Gravesend
Worthy Ward Meeting Request Following Honour Attenders
Dee 22 1739 to the Worthy Inhabitants of Fanioy Ward. Acknowledges support at the Wardmore and St Mastin Luagate. Announces a wall demendance for Aly Dalby and Afr Dewilde starting at nine in St Sepulche s L Quest Room. Requests attendance of gentlemen.
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Notice of Transfer Books for RSA Company Elections
The Court of Assistants of the Royal African Company announces that transfer books will be sent from December 26 to January 31 to elect the Governor Sub-Governor Deputy Governor and 24 assistants for the upcoming year. By Order of the Court of Assistants R. Spence. African House December 13, 1720.
Creditors Meet Over Japee Crook Estate Debts in London
Creditors and legatees of Japher Crook and Peter Stranger of Ireland plan a meeting at the Devil Tavern Temple Bar to decide on pursuing a bill in chancery for the large sums tied to the testator. They aim to recover sums and settle the use of five bulls tied to chancery cases dating from July and October 1738.
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Ireland
Peter Stranger
Rebece Stranger
Holy Island
Devil Tavern
Temple Partherord
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