Patriot Voice in a Crisis Over Britain's War Clash
A letter to the Daily Ros Tr argues against hasty war with Spain. It rebuts callers favoring preemptive action for Sir John Norris and urges patience for a favorable peace, warning that aggressive moves could devastate British trade and liberties. The piece quotes an 1738 exporter's letter and reflects on Parliament, the Crown, and naval strategy.
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Europe
Great Britain
Pople
John Norris
Madrid
Britain
Spain
Vernon
West Indies
Meehan
Carrie
Pointblank
Lyon
Hhome
Church of Christ
Port News from July 16 English Fleet Movements and Markets
Port news dated July 16 reports Sir John Norris commanding the squadron off Weymouth and Portland with the Winchester and South Sea Castle in Portland Road. The fleet sails windward, outward bound ships refining stock prices include South Sea annuities and Indian bonds, with bank and exchequer figures noted alongside merchant ship convoys and stock values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riya
New South Sea
Prem
India
Oyenis
Royal Excharge Assurance
London Ditro
Dieto
Admiralty appoints captains and reports navy news
In London the Board of Admiralty names Capt. Montague Bertie to command the Lime 20 Gun Ship and Capt. Coates to York 50 Gun Ship while Swilletland becomes captain of the Shark. An express from Portsmouth notes damage to the Victory off Portland requiring refit at St Helens. Also reports include Essex election candidates, a chief surgeon named for Pembroke's Regiment, transports for Lord Cathcart, Hanover Packet insurance, and various local incidents and imports.
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Board of Admiralty
Montague Bertie
Lime
Os Alfo
Coates
Lively
York
Swilletland
Limeburner
Sea-Horse
Portsmouth
John Norris
Portland
St. Hellen’s
Chelmsford
Robert Abdy
Bart
Thomas Bramston
Ely
Knights of the Shire
Richard Barber
Larlof Pembroke
Ise of Wight
Lord Cathcart
Hanover
Lisbon
Pristo
Anglesea
Reddish
Antigua
Jamaica
Clapton
Harrow-Lane
Potsdam
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Penelope
Beech
Judith
Painter
Philadelphia
Vine
Andrews
Gibraltar
Arriv
Amelia
Higgins
Fromp
Brary-land
Young
Chetter
Land
Generosity
Pendall
Roar
Wind
Dover
Fuly
Dolphin
Shale
South Carolina
Gravesend
Neptune
Eaton
Dunkirk
Greenland
Ross
Lilbom
Bringmany
Bremen
Port News
London
London Bridge
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