War prose on Spain and European powers in Gazetteer tone
The fragment argues that Britain should have pressed the Spain issue earlier, condemns weak conduct and offers musings on treaties, European powers, and the Utrecht peace. It critiques the Madrid convention and urges decisive action to prevent further depredations and safeguard trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursuant
Spain
Europe
Issno Foundation
Britain
Europa
France
Holland
Batain
Utrecht
Boirons
Thebett
Parti
Srétm
Freeman
Madrid
Coure
Rejoicings for Admiral Vernon's Success Across Ireland
Letters from Dublin Drogheda and counties describe widespread celebrations for Admiral Vernon. Lord Kingsland's Turvey House windows lights and bonfires illuminate the area. Drogheda ladies in blue ribands offer adornments to the bonfires and townsfolk join the jubilee. James Nesbit, member for Philipstown, dies in King’s County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
Vernon
Saan
Viscount Kingsland
Turvey
Drogheda
James Nesbit
James Nesbit, of‘Faterdally
King’s County
Eig
Borough of
Philpstown
Port News Briefs From Bristol to Portsmouth
Summarizes arrivals and departures of ships at Bristol, Liverpool, Plymouth, Cowes, Portsmouth and surrounding ports. Mentions Turtle-Dove and Little Sally from Jamaica, Mills from Virginia, Endeavour from Goitenburg, Neptune from Jamaica, Mercury from London to Virginia, Princess Anne from Yarmouth to Dublin, and several ships sailing to London, Amsterdam, or Jamaica. Includes multiple arrivals at Spithead and Harbor entries like John-and-Elizabeth, Good Intent, Susannah, and Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Bristol
Fune
Arriv
New York
Jamaica
Liverpool
Mills
Virginia
Endeavour
Coats
Goitenburg
Lemeafens Lune
Nicholson
Neptune
Brackin
His Majesty
Depot Prize
Dover
Providence
Bristel
Morlaix
Mercury
Clark
London
Skellet
Yarmouth
Dublin
Pate
The
Hope
Baker
Carolina
Arri
Brogden
Hooper
Lisbon
John and Berry
Jones
Amsterdam
Cowes
Remon
Portsmouth
Spithead
Lyme
Antigha
Marchant
Roberts
Grorgé
Francis
Holme
Lewis
Ryder
Ash
Fem
Cork
John-and-Elizabeth
Lovell
Good Intent
Hill
Susannah
Irwin
Fann
Maritime arrivals and movements at port noted
The report lists several vessels arriving or present including the Bonetta, Lenox, Lightning Bomb, and Royal Judith. Also noted are ships from Antiguas Oporto Havre Amsterdam and Si. Kitt's with various captains and transfers, wind SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datier
Atsiv
Bonetta
Chamberiag
His Majesty’s
Ogres
Granefend
Funeig
Drummond
Antiguas
John and Ley
Oporto
Havre
Blandferd
Wilson
Amsterdam
Elizabeth
Passons
Si. Kitt’s
Glasgow MP Neal Buchanan and shipping news from London
London reports note Neal Buchanan elected member for Glasgow, with commerce updates on artillery stores bound for Vlawe ders, rising prices for gold due to demand, and local crimes including a garbling of a skull fracture. Also mentioned: a man committed for theft, prize captures by the Deptford, and various cargoes arriving at Cowes and London with exchange and stock quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal’ Buchanan
Botolph Lane
Glasgow
Scotland
Qudhey
Chaldren
Dulwich
Marlow
Fhursday
James M‘donald
Newgate
Col. de Veil
Weledon
Timothy Burn
Teddy Bryan
Westminster
Gibraltar
Deptford
Cape St. Mary’s
Cowes
Summerset
Portland
Needles
London
Cadiz
Vernon
Boston
New England
Wills
Betty
Reynolds
Hull
Carolina
Portugal
Holland
Dunkirk
Road
Nomination Vote Declares Sussex County Candidate
Lewes June 2 1744 To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Sussex At meeting this day a very great number of gentlemen clergy and freeholders resolved to nominate me candidate for this county in the room of Fames Buster deceased I therefore beg the favor of your votes and influence which will oblige me Your humble servant Mipprr Ser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes
Sussex
Fames Buster
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange
Virerance
Ditco
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