Sweden Proclaims Adolphus Frederick Holstein Crown Heir
In Stockholm July 16 the Estates and leading Swedes elect Duke Adolphus Frederick of Holstein to succeed King Gustavus and crown Sweden’s throne after Ulrica Eleonora’s death. The document praises his Evangelical faith and lineage from Gustavus Vasa, urging his coronation and a stable Gustavian line. Paris dispatches note St Louis crosses awarded to officers from Dettingen. News from Holland and Dunkirk describe ongoing campaigns and troop movements as allies plan Rhine operations.
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Kipedom
Adolphus Freerick
Holstein
Kingdom of Sweden
Ulrica-Eléonora
Sweden
Charles Peter Utrick
Russia
Adolphus Frederick of
Gustavus the
Gustavus
Adolphus
Paris
Fey
St. Louis
Dettingen
Avaria
Ahace
Count Maurice of
Saxony
Bavaria
Moselle
Alsace
Franzfitt
Count Finckenstein
Prussia
Hanau
Broffek
Count Konigsegg-Erps
Vienna
Robbers plunder highlands and threaten travellers in Nairn
From Edinburgh dated May 19 reports robber gangs in the Highlands of Nairnshire terrorizing salaried travellers and cattle owners. Robbers are said to operate in daylight, moving with crews, sharing goods with watchmen, and even returning cattle stolen from a widow.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Fauly
Shire of
Nairn
Port News Arrivals and Movements at Sea in July 24 25
Shipping news reports arrivals and departures at multiple ports including Willett Griffith from St Kitts and a Snow fre Carolina. ships named include Norway Merchant Nicholas and William Elizabeth from Guernsey. vessels from London Dublin Leghorn Genoa Marseilles St Kitts Barbados Waterford Pool Newfoundland and Barbados with various captains and cargoes.
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Deal
Fuly
Arriv
Willett
Griffith
St. Kitt’s
Carolina
Merchy
Mahone
S. W. Dover
Cafar
Keith
South Carolina
Gravesend
Norway
Nicholas
Benton
Koning
Abbey
William and
Elizabeth
Grout
Guernsey
King George
Bedford
Southe Carolina
Lady Sophia
Peckhill
Tobias
Hulk
Stetin
Nelight
Okes
Guy
Hom
Greenland
Lancaster
Good Intent
Cooper
Barbadoes
Dublin
Success
Dunn
London
Leghorn
Susanna
Linthorn
Genoa
Richie
Hull
Morpeth
Hewitson
Cowes
Richard
Power
Marseilles
Thomas
St. Kitw’s
St. Patrick
Hester
Taylor
Baker
Ireland
Waterford
Katherine
St. Leggi
Gibraltar
Sega
Pool
Mary
Segar
Eagle
Boowsem
Newfoundland
Benin
Guiney
Phenix Man of War and Drake Sloop Launched at Limehouse Buxton
In London yesterday the Phenix Man of War of 20 guns was launched at Limehouse Hole and deemed a complete welcomer ship. The Drake Sloop of War of 16 carriage and 12 swivel guns was launched at Buxton's the same day.
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London
Limehouse Hole
Buxton
Dockyard and Racing Notes from London and Suffolk
Dock at Deptford and other ships including Galgo align with a Navy reshuffle. Highlanders join Major General Dalzel at Placentia as reinforcements. Suffolk horse races feature three heats for a 50 Guinea purse with Comelaf winning a close bid. Various crime, weather, and stock items follow, along with a notable death and a tea seizure near Turnham Green.
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Deptford
Blackwall
Dalzel
Placentia
Beccles
Suffolk
Mr. Croft
Foxhunter
Leath
Chemfey
Mr. Green
Hazard
Afolly Evieves Me
Drzwafficks
Ailly Grieves Me
Lambeth
Mr. Jones
Cuper’s Gardens
Lambeth Church
Turnham Green
Metf
Walker
Quail
Customs
Karen Parker
Bedford
Worthy Liverymen urged for Richard Groves as Sheriff
A historic call from Worthy Liverymen of London urges Richard Groves of Ely to be sheriff for the coming year. The letter praises Groves as loyal to the crown and Constitution, noting he is well qualified and promoted for the office in Middlesex. The post mentions an upcoming election day and delivery by public notice.
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Richard Groves
Ely
Aiddlesox
A . Price
Cardinal Og Freary
Paris
Father Neuville
Society of Fefuse
M. Cooper
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Harepust
Hana
Rhine
Mentz
Coblentz
Expres
Hague
Pastis
M. van Hoye
Dunkirk
Port News
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
Prem
City of London
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