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Hailstorms Scarred Eglifau Frontiers and Regent Deputies Distribute Aid
From Basil June 26 reports a violent hailstorm at Eglifau in Zu rich causing fruit destruction. The Canton Regency sent deputies to distribute money to distressed inhabitants. Similar misfortune touched the Schafhausen frontiers. Italy notes Cardinal Paulucci as minister and ally of Alberoni. Frankfort June 28 signals royal visits to Darmstadt and the Hochstift. Warsaw June 20 observes a festive procession and royal favor. Pontiff Orsini elevated. Port reports from Falmouth June 29, Plymouth June 30, and Bristol July 1 document packet arrivals. London July 4 records an inscription at Westminster Abbey for Matthew Prior. The King reviewed three regiments of Foot Guards in Hyde Park. Mermaid ship paid off at Deptford.
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Basil
Eglifau
Zurich
Schafhausen
Italy
Paulucci
Cardinal Alberoni
Frankfort
Wolfenbuttel- Blankenbourg
Ortingun
East-Frizeland
Slawen
Holsteinlocksbourg
Darmstad
Wurtbourg
Warsaw
St. Mary
Orsini
M. Sapicha
Lithuania
Foot Guards
Hyde Park
Prince of Wales
Plymouth
Deptford
Anne Ee E Thosias Zien
Newgate