24 Jul 1741
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 24, 1741
Page
1
A letter to the Daily Post questions Britain’s policy toward France and the Carthagena expedition. It argues for a firmer stand against France, critiques the Gazette, and lists five pointed queries about strategic decisions and the timing of attacks. The piece also notes various naval movements and arrivals in deal and Bristol.
Reports from Portsmouth state the Royal George of Sir John Norris’s squadron is out of the dock after mast damage and leaks, fully repaired and prepared to sail next week. London also notes Treasury appointment of William Williams as Receiver-General for South Wales, plus various local events and an attack on a Peckham gentleman by two footpads in North-Field.
Forenoon scene shows several men at a distance who stole money and fled toward the Halfway House to Deptford. William Rogers is captured and imprisoned in the New-Gaol, Southwark, for stealing a 25 ell piece of linen from Mr Selby of Carshalton. The Callicoe printers and local tradespeople endure similar felonies as the gang is uncovered, with efforts to bring them to justice. Trade imports and exports are listed, including 2630 lb thrown silk, 30 tuns oil, 40 C. juniper berries, 5 tuns wine, 93 tons iron, and various goods to Holland, Dublin, Carolina, and Antigua. High water at London Bridge noted as 39 minutes after 7 in the afternoon.
Market brief listing current values across South Sea Stock Annuities Bank circulation India Bonds and government loans with scattered prices and premiums including three and five percent Exchequer orders and Emperor's Loan while noting recent shifts in rates and unit conversions amidst a broad financial snapshot.
Notice to widows of Commission and Warrant Officers in the Royal Navy that pensions and bounty will be paid. Dates span late May 1741 with specific days for Captains, Lieutenants, masters, and other ranks. London and Paris residents must appear in person or provide church minister attestation to receive funds.
Notice of John Waite once at the Bank of England who vanished on May 13 and is believed to have taken East India Bonds of considerable value. Warrants issued for his apprehension. Reward offered by the Governor and Company totaling five hundred pounds for safe capture and delivery to law.
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