Empress of Russia Passes Judgment on Dolghorucki Princes
The Empress records a forged will scheme intent on placing Princess Katherine on the throne after Peter II and plotting to kill dissenters. Princes Sergius, Basil Lukitz, John Alexiewitz and others are condemned by a high treason trial. John Alexiewitz Dolghorucki is executed, others head severed or exiled for life with guards.
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Peter H
Alexis
John
Sergius
John Gregorewitz Nis
Basil Lukitz
Russia
Peter I
Katherine
Basil-Lukitz Dolghorucki
Basil-Lukitz
Alexis Gregorewitz
John Gregorewitz
John Alexiewitz
Peter the Second
Alexiewitz
Dolghorucki
Basil
Michael Dalghorucht
God
Atsemoly
John Alexiewitz Dolghorucki
Basil Loukitz
Sergius Gregorewitz
Novogorod
Michael Volodimerowitz
General Assembly
House of God
Port News: Ships Arrive and Sail in the Downs
The Dutch East-India Ship remains in the Downs. The Anna-Maria from Newcastle has arrived and set sail for Oporto. The Dorobernia from Macra has also sailed to Portsmouth. Wind east. Goavesend reports the Lady Sarah Hemmers from Amsterdam passing by.
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Deal
Downs
Arriv
Newcastle
Oporto
Portsmouth
Goavesend
Sarah
Hemmers
Amsterdam
London News Roundup From Naples To Kensington
Advice from Naples suggests many Lords have left the country seats to live frugally. Milan reports no confirmation of a reposte. French officials in Alsace strictly block provisions transport. London mourns Lord Vere Beauclerk’s death and other notable passings. Lottery prizes announced. Rhode Island merchants plan small wartime reprisals on Spain. Private letters from Bologna discuss French Marine seamen orders and mobilizing forces. Incidents include thefts in Southwark and Saffron Hill and assaults by a Drapers apprentice.
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Naples
Milan
Turin
Spain
Francfort
Alsace
Basil
France
Britain
Ireland
Kensington
Lord Vere Beauclerk
Admiralty
Duke of St. Albans
Audrey Street
Grosvenor Square
Joseph Dipley
Lord Geafhill
Kingdom of Ireland
Scotland Yard
Odiam
Wentworth Odiam
House of Commons
Phillips
Cottomhouse
Lords of the Treasury
Raper
Lowther
Deceas
Rhode-Island
India
Royal George Indiamin
Vincent
Strong
John
Betty
Strahan
Ostend
White
Flanders
Bologne
Marine
Dunkirk
Calais
Southwark
Saffron-Hill
Newgate
Justice Poulson
Theatre Night at Drury Lane and Covent Garden
An evening program at Theatre Royal Drury Lane features The COMMITTEE with Harlequin Grand Vol Gi and at Theatre Royal Covent Garden The REHEARSAL with Apollo and Daphne. Also notes high water at London Bridge and stock and financial quotes. A General Quarter Day notice requests claims for losses by Five and lists offices for insurance inquiries.
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Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Committee
Covent Garden
Apollo
Daphne
A Modest Enquiry into the Condu of the Court of Aldermen
A historical pamphlet critique on the Court of Aldermen's conduct in the Mansion House project, arguing why their June vote blocked building and warnings against power growth. An accompanying defense of the Conduit management by city gentlemen and an appeal to London's citizens for candor. Printed for John Wilford in St. Paul’s Yard.
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Court of Aldermen
London
John Wilford
St. Paul’s
The Dig a Large Folio Bible History Volume
An illustrated seven book ecclesiastical history bound in one folio volume. It includes copper plates showing holy passages and two maps of Christ’s travels. Notes, dissertations, and lives of apostles accompany the text and a chronology from Herod’s reign to the Apostolic Age. Printed in London for Charles Hitch in Red Lion, Paterson Row.
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Jesus Chris
Sa. Paul
S. Mark
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South Sea
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New South Sea
Royal Exchange Assurance
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Royal Exchange
Craig’s Court
Charing-Cross
Great Britain
John Brill
Rich
John Clarke
Homer’s Head
Essex-Street
Strand
Persius
Pope
van Dyke
Barnabas
Herod the Great
Church of England
Charles Hitch
Red Lion
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