War rumors and papal election notes from Europe and East
Reports from Constantinople, Rome, and Venice describe war preparations along the Persian frontier, a new commerce treaty with the Porte, and factions among Cardinals over papal succession. Paris and Barcelona dispatches discuss troop movements, naval activity near Catalonia, and Admiral Haddock’s watchful posture at Port Mahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Persia
Dé ‘Villeneuve
Porte
Rome
Elettion
Cardinal Aldobrandi
Acquaviva
Madrid
Aldobrandi
Onpols Innt
Tustau
Rute
Condiye
Othey Pacey
Deghorn
Barcelona
Catalonia
Port Mahon
Haddock
Mindrea
Unclear Names From A 1740 Ship Log Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows names Berry Bruce from Callisf the Dove Gilbert from Cones the colli and Judith Martin from. Likely a maritime crew note with missing parts. item lacks clear event or destination but preserves person names and vessel hints.
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Berry
Bruce
Callisf
Dove
Gilbert
Cones
Judith
Martin
Affizes Close with Guilty Plea Amid Turbulent Country News
In a fragmented July report from Ghoucefler, the Affizes concluded amid disorder as William Collipress received a sentence. The entry lists eight individuals named Anné, Kirby, Elisabeth Bives, Sara, Bert, Shiely, Mare, and Moreton among those affected, with sparse details on charges and outcomes.
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Ghoucefler
William
Ene Wieder
Somierfethh
Anné. Kirby
Pisabeth Bives
Hilo
Ley
Sara Oy
Ato
Bert “Shiely
Port News From Falmouth Report on Shipping and Diplomacy
Fragmentary report notes Majestys Ship Experi ment and Brislington packers with Amsterdam letters from Madrid Stockholm and Hanover. Mentions Vander Meer ambassador meetings with Marques de Villarias, a Swedish levy, and preparations for naval operations. Also records local court actions, public notices, stock prices, and incidents including a horse crash and a burglary.
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Great Hayock
Fadente
Peru
Matheg Tite
Hanover
Syed
Lange Igrave
Britain
Earl of Waldegrave
Compiegne
Charier de Laing
M. Joseph Pribeis
Gentlemar
Daass
Fanal Amac
France
Herault
Counseilor
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Arriv
Holland
Constantinople
Thunsday
Country News
Port News
Falmouth
Majesty’s
ReniOh
Taulves
William Sneldon
Gracechurch-Street
Cémimion-Council
Bridge- Wand
Highmore
Messiger
Allen
Westminster
Gryubby
Dartmouth
John Norris
Ancnoy
Read
Galipol Londes
Prince
London Bridge
Sous ‘Sea
Bank
India
Annateles
Royal Exchange
London
Mine Adventure
Cenc
Enperor
S. Laan
Exdhegher
Eoalbgy
Leiters
Helland
D. Barbus
Billinggate
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