Genoa and Corsican tensions portend broader conflict
A malteze brig arrives near Genoa with crew concerns echoed by Genoa officials. Reports from Calvi and Chieti describe disorder among vagabonds, Catholic and secular authorities pursuing them. Rome notes neutrality orders after a privateer incident, while Vienna hints at potential troop reductions and Turkish trade pushes. Public notices cover civic honors, marriages, and a loyalty tragedy in Southwark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senoefe
Felucca
Calvi
Thie
Balagra
Chieti
Sortona
Popoli
Aquila
Rome
Civita Vecchiia
Sacred College
Vienna
Council of War
Luxembourg
Cammerce
Britain
Chester and Dragon Sailors Return from Gibraltar
Fragmentary report notes arrival of ships including Agnes and Betty Brame and George Teague from Gibraltar. Mentions Reman his Majesty and Virginia context with scattered names and dates, unclear sequence. History fragment hints at naval movement and crew entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chichester
Agnes
Betty
Brame
Virginia
George
Teague
Fromi
Gibraltar
Notable London Tradesmen Listed in County Record
James Stetewell of Sheppenap Middlesex ropemaker and violier. William Weaver of Redcroft Street London broker and chapman. Richard Brown of Fluthing-Court St Catherine's Middlesex merchant dealer and chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Stetewell
Sheppenap
County of Middlesex
William Weaver
Redcroft Street
London
Broker and Chapman
Richard Brown
Fluthing-Court
St. Catherine’s
High Water at London Bridge After 6 P.M.
Water levels near London Bridge rose rapidly at 6 29 PM following heavy rainfall. Local authorities issued warnings as the Thames crested higher than expected, prompting brief evacuations along riverside streets and calls for residents to move to higher ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Market Rates and Bonds in South Sea Listings
Yesterday’s market notes show South Sea Stock at 102 with a half point. South Sea Annuities at 112 with quarters. New South Sea Annuities 1 3. Bank at 143. Bank Circulations 73 6d. Prem. India 164 ½. Torée per Cent Annuities 102 3. English copper at 31 6s 6d. India Bonds 5. Prem. Salt Tallies 1 qr to 3 qrs. Emperor's Loan 10. Five Per Cent at 93 3 qr. Three per Cent ditto. Exchequer Orders 3 1 hr Cent Prem. Factory Tickets 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Sea
India
London
City Lands Lease Proposals Sought at Guildhall
The Committee for Letting the City Lands in the Chamberlain of London gives notice to receive proposals for a lease of one of fifteen sea coal meters in London. The committee will sit in the Guildhall Council Chamber this day, June 4, in the afternoon, for particulars, with information at the Comptroller's Office in the Guildhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Locker
Leatherfelters Company
Mr. Robinson
Post-Ofice
Andrews
Ormond-Street
Guildhall
Edward ‘Halley
Ela
Sadler
Sherif
London
Middlesex
Ar Latthan
Essex
Richard Nutt
Tower
Caermarthen
Comgwilley
Phillips
Psifon
Doctors- Commons
Wood-Street
Barnaby-Street
Southwark
Abraham Symonds
Cotsperaller
Notice of Sale of St Joseph Prize Cargo in 1740
Great Seal of the High Court of Admiralty appoints commissioners to dispose of the St Joseph Prize cargo. Sale of the cargo will be held in the Long Room at the Custom-House London on August 13. Catalogues and sale conditions available at Bondolph Wharf warehouses. viewing July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Admiralty
His
St. Joseph
St. Fage
Custom-House
London
Bontolph Wharf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Great Britains
de Fleury
Cardissal
Eondon
Hague
Winer
Vancau
France
Matt
Fleetstreet
Mechell
John Clarke
Royal Exchange
Cornhill
Lucca
Billiter-Lane
Leadenhall Street
Becken
Garraway
Cox's Wharf
Bridge-Yard
Little Winchester Street
Swithin’s Alley
Samuel’ Torin
Marine
Birchin-Lane
Francis Austin
Bell
Bow-Lane
Cheapside
John Bell
Abraham Ford
Brownlow
Messuges
Bedford
Holbourn
Samuel Roginson
Bowline
Fell
Hohbourn
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