24 Feb 1743
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 24, 1743
Page
1
On Thursday February 24, 1743 reports note defects delaying the mails from France and Flanders amid unsettled continental communications affecting post deliveries and traveler notices across the region.
Ralifoon February 21 reports French regiments near the city after days of rain, moving by flying-bridge toward Amberg and Egra, with Egra regarded as Bohemia s key. Paris February 22 notes campaign prep, officer orders, and promotions. Marseille London and Hague dispatches follow with troop movements and commissions. Maastricht reports English divisions arriving near Aix la Chapelle and Maastricht. Port arrivals at Gravesend and Genoa reflect ongoing naval activity and shipping plans.
Bristol news item notes arrivals by sea. On Feb 21 the Dove with Jate Thomas from Lisbon docked. Feb 22 the Europa with Dodson bound for Oporto, the Semeel and John under Milner for Lisbon from Hull, and the Union under Cowlins from an unspecified port reached Bristol.
London news recalls the deaths of Sir Jermyn Davers and several gentry including Mr Jacob Forrester and Thomas Bedingfield, with other losses from robberies, a court session at the Old Bailey, and shipping notes. The week closes with theatre lineups and the morning high tide at London Bridge.
The readable portion lists stock and annuity prices such as South Sea Annuities 114, New South Sea Annuities 114 1s, Royal Exchange Assurance 82, India Bonds 4 6s to 8s, Salt Tallies 2 per Cent premium, and Exchequer orders with varied discount rates. It resembles a market report of securities and discount quotes.
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