Letter from 1738 on British trade and European balance
A translated letter argues Britain dominates sea power through trade and shipping, detailing Spain and France’s concerns. It warns Spain's prime minister of the risks of war with Britain, analyzes access to the Atlantic via Bay of Biscay and Gibraltar, and urges strategic caution. The missive emphasizes protecting colonial wealth in America and preserving balance among European powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Utrecht
Great Britain
Campeachy
America
Seville
Gibraltar
Don Carlos
Italy
Altho
England
Carolina
Mediterranean
France
Fleury
Europe
Britain
American
Virginia
Ocean
Bay of Biscay
Streights
Cape Finester
Vigo
Cape St. Vincent
Portugal
St. Vincent
Cadiz
Frances
Lorrain
Holland
Port News From Falmouth and Surrounding Ports
Port news records arrivals and sailings across Falmouth Liverpool Pool Deal and Gravesend with multiple packets and ships. Vessels include the Prince Frederick Packet Lovel the Expedition Packet Cites and a large Palatines ship for Philadelphia plus arrivals from Lisbon Antigua Guernsey and Newfoundland and departures for Cork Boston and Nore among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Prince Frederick
Lovel
Expedition
Cites
Lifbon
Philadelphia
Hanover
Lisbon
Townshend
Liverpool
Fuly
John and Thomas
Brackill
Nancy
Christian
Antigua
Mourant
Guernsey
Forster
Cork
Gordon
Pool
Richards
Goldfinch
Little
Se. Kits
Deal
Downs
Newcastle
Hannah
Story
Fran Frapany
Truro
Francis
Barmouth
Charming Betty
Egleston
Boston
Charming Mary
Lyon
Lispon
Faulkland
Nore
Arriv
John and
Mary
Walker
Barbadoes
Rowland
Sulivan
Nevis
Wind N. N. W
Appointment of Rev Mr Taylor as Oxford curate in room of Benny
In London the Lord Bishop of Oxford appoints the Rev Mr Taylor M A as Curate replacing Rev Mr Benny who becomes Clerk in Orders at St James's Westminster. Also details venison feast at St Bartholomew's Hospital for Alderman Barber's presidency and a list of stewards. Election of parish clerk at Christ Church pending. Reports of a Mason named Bates killed by a horse in Kennington Lane. Snuff seized from a wealthy Jew in Duke's Place. Mary Pocock committed to Newgate for perjury. Two others arrested for highway robbery per Joseph Lightbourne’s information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Taylor
Benny
St. James’s
Westminster
Sr. Bartholomew’s ‘Hospital
Alderman Barber
Abingdon
Aylesford
Hans Sloan
Barr
William Shippen
Thomas Tower
William Taylor
Benjamin Swere
Thomas Hawkins
Edward Strong
Edward Alexander
Elys
Mark Holman
Felix Love
Christ Church
Mellers
Deceas
Bates
White-fryars
Newington
Vaux Hall
Kingston
Kennington Lane
Duke’s Place
King’s
Mary Pocock
Newgate
Lee
County of
Middlesex
Hicks’s Hall
Compter
Joseph Lightbourne
Relbery
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The
Daily Post
Port News
London
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