Mails from Esance and Holland Bring War News and Trade Returns
From Petersooure May 24 reports say Schach Nadir has arrived at Haispahan with 60 000 troops and seeks to extirpate the Old Sophis. Deaths in Kerfia last winter are noted as unusual. A Bahaw at Ghoczim near Cadiz killed eight executioners. Two Buenos Ayres register-ships reach the Canary Islands with 2235 rks plate and large quantities of eight, hides and skins. Madrid May 31 discusses a peace hint with England and potential embarkations for 20 000 men. Asturias reports Schemes against Scotland or Ireland. Stockholm letters discuss uncertain peace with Russia and Finland prep, Neustradt accord, and Swedish naval provisioning. Constantinople reports a copper treaty between the King of the Two Sicilies and the Porte inviting other powers to peace with the Grand Signor. Ships from Spain to Cadiz and Ferrrol are moving. several wax ships and warships are being hurried to service. Wind variable, with vessels bound for New York and Falmouth.
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Persia
Schach Nadir
Haispahan
India
Sophi
Kerfia
Paly- Bathaw
Constantinople
Bahaw
Starutschane
Ghoczim
Cadiz
Buenos Ayres
Canary Islands
St. Andero
Madrid
Aranjuez
England
America
Ferrol
Europe
Galicia
Scotland
Ireland
Port Mahon
War-Office
Majorca
Hanbourg
Sweden
Stockholm
Russia
Finland
Carelfcroon
Venice
Porte
Ketly
Malta
Broses Forte
Broses Forte Wett- Indies
PORE NEWS Tug of War Report From Fort Fon IEEE
A fragmented clipping from PORE NEWS outlines a Tug of War event at Fort Fon IEEE with unclear details. The readable words indicate a focus on Athletic activity and local coverage, but specifics such as teams, scores, or dates are missing.
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PORE
Cal
Tal
Fort Fon
Ieee
Obits and notes from London society and court actions
Last week London society recorded the death of George Liddell MP for Berwick upon Tweed and director at Greenwich Hospital died near Newcastle. A Mrs Farmer sister to the late Lord Sempster and aunt to the present Earl of Pomfret died at 84 in St Giles. Henry Cookson received the Great Seal to hold the rectory of Hastebury Wiltshire. A clergyman faced a bound over for assault and others were discharged after hearings. Capt. Luth detained a Spanish privateer with treasure. Navy bakers contracted for biscuit as war prep continues. William Richardson married Mary Eyles for 14000 fortune and set for Ireland. Mrs Perry found dead at Barnaby Street with neck dislocation. Public figures spoke on Mr Barden Green Scot eo Newest Wok alleged robbery. Three suspected Worcester Mail robbers committed for further examination. John Snowden noted as a brewer in London.
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London
Newcastle
Northumberland
George Liddell
Berwick Upon Tweed
Greenwich Hospital
Lord Derwentwater
Denmark Street
St. Giles’s
Farmer
Lord Sempster
Earl of Pomfret
Henry Cookson
Hastebury
Wilts
Salisbury
Luth
New York
Spain
William Richardson
Barden
Worcester Mail
Market Ticker From London Exchange Amid High Water
Financial notices describe South Sea Stock at 102.18, South Sea Annuities at 112, new issues at 112 1 qr, Bank at 143, circulation at 51, 10s premium on India, and multiple bonds and rates including Royal Assurance and African securities. The fragment hints at daily trading data and price movements after 4 PM with varied instrument mentions.
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Bank
Prem
India
Royal Ange Assurance Gs
London
Gopper
Reem
Ambiguous old currency notes and odds listed
Fragmentary OCR lists various monetary terms and percentages such as per cent, exchequer orders, lottery tickets, and shares. Mentions numbers like 112 and 51 with unclear context. No clear event or person identified.
Market Standings Notice At Leadenhall In 1740
London June 1740 announces the Committee of Common Council will open fruit and greens stalls near Leadenhall Market at Midsummer Day. Applicants should contact Mr. Matthew Rycroft, Collector, to be placed in standings, with Michaelmas as the start for those already holding stalls. The committee will meet weekly at Guildhall to settle remaining standings.
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London
Leadenhall Market
Matthew Rycroft
Coal contract for the Poor in London guildhall meeting
London June 14 1740 notice from the Committee of the Court of Lord Mayor and Aldermen. They will sit at the Guildhall on Thursday next the 197th instant at ten in the forenoon to receive proposals from individuals willing to contract for delivering six hundred thirty chaldrams of coal for the use of the Poor.
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London
Guildhall
Cuba
Public Notice of Missing Peterborough Mail from London
General Post-Office reports the Peterborough Mail from Bofton Leuth Horncastle and Spalding did not arrive with the North Afail. Reason to suspect it was dropped en route or stolen. Postmaster-General orders public notice and urges diligence from correspondents while investigations proceed.
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General Post-Office
London
Peterborough
Bofton
Leuth
Horncastle
Spalding
Joan Jesse
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Esance
Holland
Petersooure
Madison
Thomas
Diana
Nelson
Dragon
Reynolds
Gibraltar
Wind
Fune
Bowns
His Majesty
Vesuvius
Warren
Stiles
St. Cicthia
Stewart
Valentine
Strat
Falmouth
Wind S. W
Bankrup John Snowden
St. Sepulchre
London Bridge
Sadler’s-Wells
Sadler’s- Wells
Islington
Venus
Zephyrus
Flora
Marine Coffee
Birchin-Lane
Asignees of Fames Linney
Manchester
Mearedhouseman
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