Britain urged to court Russia and Spain as bulwarks against France
A broad, urgent appeal argues for a strategic shift to cultivate Spain and Russia to counter France, warning against Turkish alignment and outlining trade and naval concerns. It cites recent events, including Russia’s gains and British naval prowess, and ends with a request for ministers to pursue a favorable peace or alliance over war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
Calinal
Dunkirk
Tle Auilens
Iocna
Watton
Christendom
Levant
Mediterranean
Corsica
Russia
Spain
America
Europe
Prussia
Elizabeth
Providence
Petersbourg
Westminster Hall
Blenheim
Imperial
Backziefarrai
Crim
Gordon
O Brien
Opie
Port News Deal Fan 19 Remain in the Downs Ships
The Phenix and three transports bound for Georgia plus several East India vessels gather in the Downs. The Richard and William voyage to Lisbon while the Welcome and Mulberry head to St Abes. The Essex arrives from Jamaica and the Prince of Orange returns from Rotterdam. Wind north by 10. Gravesend notes arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Fan
The
Downs
Phenix
Georgia
Scarborough
Westcor
Anglesea
Studholm
Prince of Orange
Hudson
Princess Royal
Backwell
Beaufort
Stevens
East India
Richard
Jamaica
Arriv
Essex
Quick
Gravesend
Dustin
Rotterdam
Cooper
Sporne
Gertenburgh
Births and a Crown Appointment in London Society
London reports reveal the baptism of the Duke of Marlborough's daughter Elizabeth at Piccadilly with Godparents Lady Sunderland and Lady Bateman. A Bedouin of Hanover Square welcomed a daughter to the Earl of Bute. John Orlebar Esquire, MP for Bedford, kissed the King’s hand upon being appointed Commissioner of the Revenue of Excise in place of the late Humphry Thayer Esquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Marlborough
Piccadilly
Elizabeth
John Spencer
Countess of Sunderland
Viscountess Bateman
St. David’s
Earl of Bute
Scotland
Princess Street
Hanover Square
John Orlebar
Bedford
St. James’s
Revenue of Excise
Humphry Thayer
Deceas
Zenger Trial Acquittal Noted in Warwick Press Item
A brief notice reports the trial of John Peter Zenger, printer of the New York case, recently concluded with an acquittal after being accused of printing two libels against the government. The item appears in the Warwick locality, printed for J. Roberts, and is dated to the current issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenger
New York
J. Roberts
Warwick-la
Faithful Narrative of the Ship Derey by Angria Pirate
A 1735 London pamphlet listing a faithful narrative of the ship Derey belonging to the East India Company with Angria the pirate. It includes engagements at sea and land, a captain’s conduit, and a particular account of Angria. Printed and sold by S. Osborn near London and Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derey
East-India Company
Abramander
Angria
S. Osborn Near
London
Westminste
Catalogue of a Large Books Collection at Sale
An extensive two part catalogue offers a vast library from a deceased collector and a miscellaneous assortment. Notable items include Cudworth System Traite de Police four volumes, Brand's History of the Reformation, Montfaucon Antiquities, and various religious and genealogical works. Sale by Olive Payne at Horace's Head Strand begins Monday the 23d, catalogs available gratis at Strahan Cornhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deceas
Morocco
Jccla
Beft
Bundy
Ron
Hift
de Bayle
de Marriniere
Montfaucon
Jith
Complear
Collier’s Dictionary
Locke
T Cudworth
Jidmixon
Davis
Morocca Newcastle
d’Eifenberg
Gale
Anderson
Rapin
Temple
Harris
Thuanus
Prior
Grotius
Strahan
Cornhill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Post
P.S
East India Company
Nassau
Hutchinson
Sheerness
George Elton
Ely
His
Jersey
Guernsey
King’s Theatre
Haymarket
Opera
Faramondo
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Miller of Mansfeld
Covent Garden
Dragon of Watley
London Bridge
Aesort Lpo
South Sea
India
Royal
Ditto
Kinglish Copper
Prem
Dirco
Nto
Mine Adventure
Emperor’s
Port News
Olive Payne
Horace
Round-Court
Strand
York Buildings
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