Balance of Power War Talks Over Wool Exports
A correspondent argues against war with France while urging measures to curb wool exports to protect Britain's balance of power. He cites Spain and other European factors, warns of mounting debts, and praises London merchants opposing wool running. He promises future letters on keeping wool at home.
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West-Indies
Europe
France
Spain
Italy
Louis IV
England
Holand
Lorrain
Great Britain
Ireland
Two Sicilies
Pavaria
Sweden
Rutha
Prussia
Anne
Britain
Traly
Levant
Austrian Netherlands
Germany
Switferland
London
Jamaica
Carthagena
Vernon
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountain
Port News Update From The Downs and Jamaica Routes
In the Downs several ships including Scarborough with Bird Galley eased by 8 knot winds from Jamaica towards the River. Scarborough later reported in the Downs. Vessels Katherine Unity and Duke de Hume passed by Gravesend after voyages from Jamaica and Virginia respectively.
Notable Deaths and Crimes Chronicle London Scene
London notices report the death of eminent Chymist Mr Godfrey in Covent Garden and the death of Mr Bristow a wealthy grocer in Bread Street. A Sea River ice disaster harms boats and a coachman is killed near Newington Butts. Prisoners face Newgate sentences for theft and smuggling. Lottery draws and Chesapeake news accompany a Jamaica voyage and a daring mutinous prize taken near Carthagena, with colonial politics and runaway slaves referenced.
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Godfrey
Southampton-street
Covent-Garden
Bristow
Bread-street
Deptford
Newington-Buts
John Stratford
Joshua Gordon
Southwark
Sam, Atkinson
Tho. Coffin
John Nicholas
Wm. Lemmon
Samuel
Portugal
John Catt
John Sherriff
John Elver
Priscilla Mahon
Elizabeth Fox
James Robinson
Josian Burchett
Corporation of Sandwich
Col. Cunningham
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