Death of the Duke of Berwick and the French King’s mourning
The letter recounts the death of the Duke of Berwick during a siege, the father’s celebrated military and political career, and the mourning across France and Britain. It praises Berwick’s generosity to friends, his affable nature, and his dual stature as soldier and statesman, noting his role as ambassador and his high regard at Petersbourg and Vienna. It also reflects on the enduring impact of Almanza and the Marshal’s legacy in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Duke of Berwick
Philipsbourg
France
Mane
Berwick
Savoy
Duke of
Burwick
Spain
Philip
Britain
Bartle
Alimanza
Bork
Honora Burk
Esel
Clanrickat
Ireland
Europe
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Marshal de Villars
Villars
Hethin
Lima
Petersourg
Vienna
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Deceas
Jill
Swees
Wind Drift and Ship Names Linger in Obscure Log
A fragmented weather and maritime note lists vessels such as the Don Carlos, the Concordia, and the Speedwell, with origins including Cadiz, Naples, and Antigua. The garbled text names captains and ports from a restless sea log, mentioning wind, voyage delays, and ship arrivals in a mosaic of ship names and routes.
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Nort
Tveral
Cawaset
Don Carlos
Clark
Cadiz
Gardier
New
England
Ariv
Pathain Club
Davis
Antiguas
Thurman
Qperto
Wind
S. W. Li Dover
the Fox
Comby
Hoon
Grave
Fine
Pats
the Juliana
Naples
Themis
Kamens
St. Fewahe
Mexgarat
Elualert Fyers
Harbour
Concordia
Torris
Hans
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Mouplas
Annie
Velsey
Speedwell
Richmond
Kerby
Malige
Union
Giblea
Galivoly
Danizick
William
Oak
Payal
Katharine
Brown
Old Borough Records of Corrupt Servants and Drowning Incidents
Fragmentary 17th century account reports a Sheriff appointment, bond refusals, and a major fraud scheme exposing a steward and butler in Surrey with suspicions of broader servant involvement. It notes a Barber’s drowning near Gravel Lane Southwark and a wagoner found dead between Littlebury and Audley End after a fall.
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Wigheman
Bond
Corporation Ac
Osder
Suis
Hidvin
Eord
Surrey
Thierr
Southwark
Mirigold
Cramp
Funkaunder
Teverat
Burlin Vaih
Kent
Xan
Atork
Littlebury
Audley-End
Cambridge
Bishop- Stortford
Tisvconjettur
London Lords Pay Respect On Behalf Of City To Royal Birth
London officials led by the Lord Mayor Aldermen and Common Council wait on the Prince and Princess of Wales at Norfolk House. They express joy at the birth and pledge loyalty, with a royal reply praising the Prince’s virtuous upbringing and liberty under the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Gazettes
London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Norfolk House
St.James’s Square
Duke of Queensberry
Baron’ Phomson
Diontons
Ehar
Rherkeople
Fragmentary OCR Market Notes on South Sea and Royal Exchange
Old financial column fragment lists securities and annuities with prices and terms. Mentions South Sea Annuities and Bonds, Bank Circulation, Premium India, Exchequer Orders, and various per cent notes. Units and figures are partly garbled, indicating an opening market snapshot.
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South Sea
Benin
Notice of Fire Loss Claims Meeting in London
Notice declares that the General Quarterly Meeting of the Ivuflees will be held at their Office behind the Royal Exchange London on Friday next at ten in the forenoon. All persons who have sustained any loss by fire are urged to file claims to receive satisfaction. Continuous attendance will be given at the said office and at Craig's Court Chaving-Cross for insuring houses goods and merchandize from loss by fire throughout Great Britain.
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Royal Exchange
London
Foxgnoon
Craig’s- Court
Chaving-Cross
Britain
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Paris
Fame
Blaphes
Berwitt
Brindisio Europe
Stafice
Almanza
Petersburg
Portugal
Mnott
Chiapmag
St. Martin’s Lane
County of
Middlesex
Linnendraper
London Bridge
Garraway
Exchange- Alley
Shursday
Torin
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