Proposal to fund Vienna war aims touches Britain and France
An English letter from the Hague reports a Dutch proposal to the States General and potential talks with Great Britain. It describes a plan to augment the Vienna subsidy, draw troops from regions like Croatia and Hungary, and deploy them into Alsace Lorraine Champagne and Burgundy. It predicts naval blockades against France and Spain, and argues France would act quickly to counter. The piece warns against breaches of the Pragmatic Sanction and German sacred land, while noting opposition from Bourbons supporters.
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Great Britain
Vienna
Hungary
Cooven
Dunkirk
Bayonne
France
Spain
House of Bourben
Germany
Ireland Dublin Fortland marriage of Gilbert King to Anne Park
Ireland reports a marriage in Fortland County Sligo between Gilbert King EG High Sheriff and Anne Park a lady of beauty and fortune. Also noted is Major Carmichael's death at Bolton Street. French privateers were said to have landed near Bergen Norway plundering the area and taking prisoners. a forthcoming punishment was promised.
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Ireland
Dublin
Gilbert King EG
Sligoe
Fortland
Anne Park
Major Carmichael
Bolton Streat
Bergen
Norway
French Privateers Threaten Scottish Coasts Add To War Burden
Edinburgh reports two French privateers patrolling Scotland’s coasts. A privateer captured a ship owned by Anftturher Brown off the Isle of May, while another warship remains near the northeast coast. Privateers reportedly scouted Port foy harbor and even looked into Drusch. A large vessel was sighted off Dundinburrough Castle after a two hour engagement, believed to be from the French.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Anftturher
Brown
Isle of May
Frasersburgh
Banff
Portfoy
Drusch
Berwick
Dundenburrough Castle
Sunderland Captain Fights Privateer Off Newbigin
Newcastle July 11 reports Capt. Turtlet of Sunderland arrived from Rotterdam. His ship attacked Friday evening by a Danish privateer near Newbigin, renewed at daybreak near Blyth. After five hours boarding attempts, 26 of the privateers were killed or wounded. the privateer struck, and Capt. Tugner was shot through the hand. Crew losses total six.
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Newcastle
Turtlet
Sunderland
Fromebotterdam
Newbigin
Nigin
Hlyth
Tugner
Privateer Vulture Captured After Fierce Engagement
Report of naval actions describes the Vulture privateer Bromage being taken by a French privateer near Bayonne after a sharp fight. The Vulture had captured a rich French frigate valued at 30,090 and suffered heavy casualties before surrendering.
Port News from Jamaica to London and Hamburg Waters
Shipping notices report arrivals at Liverpool Pool Gransend and Deal and departures to Lynn Lifton and London. Vessels include Pelly Industry James Constantine Shirley Prince of Osage and Indian Queen plus prize ships Nostra Senora Golden Lion and Recovery Privateer. Letters mention French prisoners escape and a 26 minute high tide at London Bridge.
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Port News
Liverpool
Fuly
Pelly
Lewis
Pemberton
Earl of Darpy
Cribb
Jamaica
Cooper
Lancaster
Pool
Jolliff
Newcastle
Free-Love
Masterman
Lynn
Wermouth
Industry
Croome
Bishop
London
William and Mary
Thomas
Dever
James
Giobon
Carolina
Surangeway
Deal
Winchester
Torrington
Groves
Pearson
Lifton
Gransend
Arriv
Constantine
Read
Venice
Andrew
Elizaveth
Larson
Norway
Hope
Zederame
Embdén
Ulysses
Haycen
Fry
Virginia
Peter and Bridger
Dati
Elizabeth
Bredimus
Mary
Rose
John
Adophus
Amsterdam
Erapneth
Nancy
Lafby
Riga
Jane
Panton
Konningburg
Monton
Plymouth
Anderson
St. Sebastian’s
St. Antonio
Navan Gaines
Lifon
Pentyre
France
Prince of Orange
Smith
Daatrick
Averdeen
Hambourg
Jane Ferguson
Dunkirk
Nostra Senora
Golden Lion
Port-Mahon
Cogdemn
Data Court of Admiralty
Coxes
Primrose
Ross
South Carolina
Dover
Lizard
Scilly
Spain
Purveyor of Victualling Stores appointed by Lords of the Admiralty
Yesterday Charles Mason was named Purveyor of Victualling Stores for His Majesty's Ships at Cratham Sheerntss and DOVE. Also noted: Mr Samuel Metcalf, formerly an eminent merchant, died at Clapnainy aged 84 after a long illness. estate valued around 1109 per year. Other reports: storms in Cornwall injuring livestock. a barge collision near Lumeboute. seamen corps called to gather in a river. and the Greyhound Privateer capturing a French ship off Top Tons with cargo.
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London
Lords of the Admiralty
Charles Mason
Cratham
Sheerntss
Dove
Clapnainy
Samuel Metcalf
McKen
Willis Haimilion
Righ
Truro
Cornwal
Lumebouteby
Pitton
Gacintey
Newfoundland
South Sea Annuities and Bank Circulation Noted
A fragmented historical market snippet lists South Sea Annuities and New South Sea Annuities with prices and par values, alongside Bank circulation figures and various government securities. Mentions include Royal Exchange, India Ponds, and several 3 percent or fixed rate securities, with scattered numbers resembling quoted prices and percentages.
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India
Royal Exchange
London
India Ponds
Lake Tighe
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