21 Feb 1741
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 21, 1741
Page
1
A long critical dispatch argues that France uses trade growth and diplomacy to encroach on neighbors and secure dominance, while Prussia’s rising influence in Saxony and Vienna’s responses strain the balance. The piece contemplates Britain’s best path, including a potential shift to naval power and a continental realignment to check Bourbon strength.
London dispatch from the Pope's Head notes Capt Wager arriving at Dover from Antigua. It records two officers missing from the land forces and mentions Seville oranges sold to merchants at high prices. Captains Bagwell and Lascells, bound for China, have received their Beavés of the Court of Directors and will sail directly.
East India House announces transfer books close March 12, a quarterly general court March 25 at Leadenhall Street, member lists ready March 26, another general court April 8 to elect 24 directors, books reopen April 6 after lists taken and trading continues.
The Daily Advertiser reports a public notice offering 100 barrels Whitby cod and 100 barrels haddocks with North Sea cod, plus sale fish aboard the John and Savannah in Billingsgate Dock. It warns against illegal sale by unlicensed watchers or owners and invites buyers to House and shops to obtain fish at advertised prices.
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