Persian Sophian Embassy Speech and Imperial Reply
The dispatch describes an imperial audience where Persian envoys present a formal address to the Sophi and seek continued friendship. The Empress signals strong intent to nurture ties, praising the Sophi’s victories and offering gracious support while requesting clemency for minor faults. Prince Czeskaski replies on behalf of the Empress, confirming continued friendship and urging steadfast alliance. A separate note reports Captain Spanterg, a German, sailing north with four ships and sighting islands after fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Lester
Mayey
Iran
Sophi
Nadi
Eacgos
Atsiv’d'at
Persia
Prince C
Smva
Czeskaski
Maz
Kamschaiska
Spanterg
North Sea
Naval and political news from distant fronts and London deaths
Fragmentary letters report ice delays for Count Munich's army near Nieper and Tartary frontier warnings by the Grand Signor. Rumors of ratifications between Russia and the Grand Signor, Spanish privateers preparing, and ships cruising for England next spring. Obituaries note Sir Joseph Eyles and Sir Edward Bellamy. tradesmenappointments and a shipwreck tale near Cork.
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Japan
Petersbourg
Munich
Eospress
Tartary
BO Ondon
Russia
N.S
Cadiz
Carthagena i
Amenita
Lima
Panama
Callao
Biscay
Bishopsgate-Sneer
Joseph Eyles
Cheap-Ward
Devizes
Wilthhire
Guildhall
Arnold
Edward Bellamy
Billingsgate
Ward
Devonshire
Paral Jung
Mastdox
Spor
Hosife
Gitat Bilin
Cont de Frie Die
Court of Common-Council Chooses Yearly Committees at Guildhall
A detailed listing of many committees and officers chosen at a Guildhall court, including Irish Society, Gresham, Lamps, and various wards. The record notes a motion granting a year to St Mary Woolchurch parish 1737 1739 in lieu of Markets stocks and houses, and obituaries of Mrs Hester and Miss Cock. Also notices theater performances at Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergéa
Guildhall
St. Mary Woolchurch
Camberwell
Hester
House of Commons
Miss Cock
Peter Cock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland
Petersburg
Mahomet
Moft
Irish Society
Alderman Barber
John Forty
William. Knight
Nathaniel Nath
John Spillet
Thomas Fludger
Thomas Scott
William Bell
Francis Flower
Thomas Long
Robert Hall
John Cooper
Robert Godscall
Samuel Southouse
Benj. Hodges
Edward Snowside
William Calvert
William Poole
Sam. Ballard
Daniel Davis
Richard Romman
Gresham Committee
Mr. Desaty ‘Ayliff, Mayas
Ee Macl
Sir Robert Sede LM
Jacob L William Benn
Manstron House
Deputy Pycroft
Richard Knight
Deputy Farrington
William Scullard
Deputy Snarr
Aldersgate
John, Underwood
Alderfgate
Nat. Maccaferee
Aldgate
Christopher Fu Basifiaw
Samuel Ellis
Bitinggate
William Parker
Jacop Lee
John Holland
William Davey
Bread
Anthony Lucas Bridge
James Hodges
Candlewick
Joseph Thomps Carl
Sewees
Cordwainer
Joh Lancashire
Cornhill
John Hoper
Cripplegate
Charles Hartley
William Cooper
Dowgate
William Ford
Farringdon
John Humphrys
John Hormaite
Richard Nute
Langhorne
Edward Ironside
Lime Street
Thomas Burder
Portfolien
Richard Bridgman
Queenhithe
Robert Alsop
William Scullard Vintry
Daniel Town
Walbrook
William Arnold
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Dovare Danrer
Fortunetellers
Covent Garden
Perseus
Andromeda
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