European Armies Move Amidst Italian and Central Fronts
Dispatches report Spanish Naples forces near Bologna at 22,000 total with 1700 deserters. Cavalry decent, infantry ruined, Austrian Hussars gaining loot in recent encounters. Provisions scarce for Spanish. Austrian and Piedmontese armies hold Panaro border, delaying action. Also notes Croatians and Illyrians marching toward Po, Sardinian troops near Reggio and Modena, and fear of Modena citadel negotiations.
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Samoggia
Panaro
Duke de Monttemar
Cento
Modeneze
Bolzano
Sardinia
Reggio
Modena
Vienna
Bohemia
Charles of Lorrain
Marshal Broglio
Bernelau
Munich
Teltz
Filly
Mirbach
Schlierfée
Baron Trenck
St. Andrew
Langeries
M. Bernelau
Constantinople
Ratifvon
Fune
Count Thoring
d’Harcourt
Count Kevenhuller
Berlin
Funez
Prague
Tein
Moldau
Dresden
Saxe Weiffenfels
Oder
Moscow
M. Nolcke
Stockholm
Czerkaikov
M. Bertucheff
Romanzov
Sweden
Ny- Stadt
M. Noicke
London
Prince Charles
Prince Lobkowitz
Teyn
Moldow
Tabor
Duke de Boufflers
Marshal Belleifle
Fartheft
Rfhal Seckendorff Arriv
Francfest
Bavaria
M. Montijo
Florence
Bologne
Panare
Bologna
PORT NEWS DEALING WITH SAILINGS AND ARRIVALS
The Bristol sails for the River Dover and other ships arrive or pass by, including Atlas from South Carolina for Hambourg, Margaret and Elizabeth from Gottenbourg, and several vessels from London to Jamaica. Ports note arrivals at Carolina and Cowes with multiple vessels listed and captains mentioned.
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Deal
Fune
Bristol
Cambridge
Duncan
Maryland
Bishopstore
Ayers
Dover
Atlas
South Carolina
Hambourg
Cowes
Gravesend
Pais
Richard
Elizabeth
Landifield
Ostend
Margaret
Bradford
Gottenbourg
Charming Molly
Righton
Montferrat
Penelope
Ellwood
St. Kitt’s
Carolina
Two Brothers
Boston
Neptune
Liddell
Pie Chester
Harry
Betty
Farington
Porton
Jefferys
Blankit
London
Jamaica
Manders
Embarkation movements and city notices from London
London dispatches detail transport orders for embarka tion of cavalry to Dover for Flanders and movements of General Honywood's Dragoons with two troops marching from the Borough. Lord Mayor nominates John Bloss Sheriff candidate. Dr Trevor appointed Deputy Clerk of the Closet. obits note Samuel Spencer and Henry Westerman deaths. transport trains for artillery ordered downriver with gunners shipped.
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Dover
Flanders
Thither
Honywood
Robert. Rich
Thomas Pattison
George Michelson
John Bloss
Paternoster Row
Richard Trevor
Cutchess
Marlborough
Clarke
Bolton
Lancashire
Samuel Spencer
Lancaster
Walthamstow
Essex
Henry Westerman
Pirate Sloop Attack Aboard Eagle Retaliated In Jamaica
A Bristol bound Eagle from Bristol was attacked by a pirate sloop of about 30 men but Captain Charles delivered a broadside, captured the raider, and sent it into Jamaica. Reports also note a cargo tea seizure at the King’s Warehouse and a domestic homicide followed by suicide near Deptford. Bankrupts listed include Roger Phillips and James Christian.
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Deptford
Bristol
Jamaica
Eagle
Charles
William Powell
London
Parc- Louis
Brittany
Nants
Isle of
Belleisle
Channel
Roger Phillips
Steventon
Steenton
Ludford
Salop
James Christian
Hatton Garden
Middlesex
Taylor and Chapman
High Water at London Bridge Reported 3 48 PM
The London Bridge area recorded high water at 3 48 PM according to a local weather bulletin. Officials noted flooding risks along the Thames and advised residents to monitor river levels and seek higher ground if advised.
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London Bridge
South Sea Stock and Annuities Market Snapshot
Yesterday in London the market showed varied prices across South Sea Stock and Annuities New South Sea Annuities at 114 2 qr Bank holdings at 143 yrs with modest Bank Circulation. India securities ranged around 165 with Three Per Cent Annuities at 101 half to 5 shillings. Exchequer Orders noted at 1 g. Prem Three Per Cent in line with Four Per Cent Discount.
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South Sea
New South Sea
Bank
India
Million Bank
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Ditco
Public Notice on Post Office Fraudulent Letter Carriers
General Post Office in London issues notice under Queen Anne’s act to deter unauthorized letter handling. It details penalties of 54 for offences and 100 per week for continuance, and describes the brass badge worn by authorized collectors to prevent fraud. The public is urged to verify carriers and report misconduct to protect mail safety.
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General Post-Office
London
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Holland
Port News
Chiflehurst
Kent
Frognall
Richmond Wells
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