Corsica and European troop movements reported
Yesterday a French vessel arrives at Bastia with officers and horses from Provence and Genoa. Imperial troops are expected to Corsica with battalions joining garrisons, while Bavarian auxiliaries march for the Empire. Dispatch notes courier visits Belgrade, exchanges with Turkish ambassador, and the King of Poland’s September departure plans.
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Bastia
Provence
Genoa
Calvi
Corsica
Sienna
Vienna
Hungary
Cologne
Empire
d’Uhlefeldt
Peterwarad
Semlin
Schmettau
de Guadagni
de Keil
Pallant
Belgrade
Alt-Bahhan
Alexander of
Wirtemberg
Seratkier
Dresden
Poland
Prussia
Everal Courts
Juliers
Bergues
Saxony
Brandenbourg
Sultfbach
France
London Letter from 1740 Notes War Rambles and Local News
Extra from London July 12 reports Franco British war diplomacy leaks and Waldegrave dispatches amid neutrality declarations. Observes fleet movements, prizes, indigo from France, ship timber burning at Cuba, and clashes with smugglers. Includes local burgh and court notices, cricket match plans, and bankruptcies of Dumbleton and Tyrrell.
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London
N. S
John Norris
Ansom
France
Paris
Earl of Waldegrave
Cardinal de Fleur
John Trimble
Charles Town
South Carolina
Boscawen
Shoreham
Cuba
Peter Warren
St. Augustine
Havanna
England
Richmond
Moulfey
Hurst
Artillery Ground
Moorfields
Port News From Deal July 11 and 17
Shipping updates list several merchant and warships sailing to destinations including Turkey Africa and Tinmouth with speeds and captains noted. Arrivals include Priscilla Hasle more Lark Pharour and Endeavour from Barbadoes. In the Downs on July 17 ships Winchelsea Fox Men of War Wilmington Delawar Jolly Budgen Samuel Loyal Edith Penelope and Industry prepare for various ports including Philadelphia Guiney Portsmouth Newfoundland and Portsmouth.
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Low- Layton
County of Essex
Benjamin Keene
Spain
London
Joys
Mediterranean
St. George
Levant
Delawar
the India Company
St. Helena
St. Joseph
Brazil
Bromley
Kent
Customhouse
Seaford
Wischelsea
Portsmouth
Hounslow
Stephen
Jones
Newgate
Col. de Veul
William Swinney
High Water at London Bridge After 3 PM
A London area report notes high water levels at London Bridge observed 28 minutes after 3 in the afternoon. The event highlights rising tides affecting riverside areas and potential minor disruptions along the bridge approach.
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London Bridge
South Sea Stock and Bonds Opening Prices Summary
Opening prices for South Sea Stock at 1007 8cs and New South Sea Annuities at 1111 8th. Bank values show 142 1 8d and Royal Exchange lists for opening. Commodities include copper 2 6s 6d and India Bonds 4 1 5. Premises note sale tallies and various government securities such as Three per Cent Exchequer and Four Percent Lottery Tickets appearing in the day’s market brief.
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Soucr
New South Sea
Bank
Bank Circladon Gligs Pram
Indiana Price
Tureever
Million Bank
Royal. Exchange
London
Buiglith
India
Prem
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Leyden Gazette
Fuly
Europe
America
Leyden Gazetteer
Britain
Great Britain
Englih
John Dumbleton
Fleet-Ditch
John Tyrrell
Abingdon
Berks
Port News
Sadler’s-Wells
Islington
Venus
Zephyrus
Flora
Ak Garraway
Jamaca Coffez
King’s
John
Swithin's-Alley
Jrom Barnes
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