Account of a naval action near Cartagena and aftermath
An officer recounts the Cartagena naval engagement with ships in action against gun vessels and land defenses. He notes the enemy abandoning Fort Bocca Grande, a report of surrender terms likely, and mentions ships of several factions, officers, and the intention to send news of victory to England. The letter closes with loyalty to the City of Carthagena and a respectful farewell.
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Sally
Belig
Weymouth
Ruffel
Nor- Folk
Borth Boyne
Shrewsbury
Sengag
Fort Bocca-Grande
Saab
England
Ranson
Moor
Douglas
Col. Watson
Rocking Piers
Lonel Sandford
Provott
Carthagena
Paris At Jamain Report On Carthuigena Defense
A Paris report challenges English claims of capturing Carthuigena, arguing the descent and fort attacks were the only actions and that the city is well provisioned for a long defense, casting doubt on rapid conquest. It notes readers should beware sensational Parisian speculation.
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Carthuigena
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Port News Item Amid Soothing Maritime Notes
Fragmentary OCR reads like a coastal bulletin mentioning ships or vessels including the Fanny, the Dolphin, Lenox, and Lightning. References to Bristol, Bomb, wind, and an outer area remain unclear but imply maritime movements or incidents. No definite outcomes or dates are discernible from the text.
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Deal
Port News
Eal
Fune
Fanny
Fea
Dolphin
Matters
Bristol
Lenox
Southwark Fatality and Stabbing Noted in London
A man died after a fall near Dulwich while traveling to Southwark, sustaining a fractured skull and seizure of strength. In Tooley Street a Colouman in Southwark was also hurled from a Hole and injured. Anne Atkinson was committed to Newgate for stabbing Robert Norman with a penknife. the life of Norman hangs in the balance as the Recorder notes the brutal attack. High water and stock prices fill the rest of the day’s chatter with South Sea Annuities and Adventurers listed in market briefings.
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Southwark
Marlow
Colouman
Tooleystreet
South
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