Conflicting Diplomatic Moves Shaping the Lombardy Front
Brussels reports a tense scene as Allied leaders weigh effects of military reinforcements from Lorrain and potential future actions from Prince Lobkowitz. A grand council convened after Genoa advices sent couriers to Turin and Vienna, while detachments from Oneglia raise alarm about a route into Lombardy via Final.
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Konighg-Erpa
Birsibe
Aremberg
GJ of Lorrain
Alsace
Afilaz
Genoa
Turin
Vienna
Prince Lobkowitz
Oneglia
Don Philip
Lombardy
Pirate Duel at Sea Posts Bravery of Sunderland Crew
From Scarborough a tale unfolds of Capt. Thomas Dewsbury commanding the Joseph and Mary laden with Sunderland coal. In a May encounter with a twelve-gun French privateer off Whitby, Dewsbury and his crew fought fiercely, claiming several enemies slain or wounded, suffering losses yet forcing a ransom and enduring capture at Dunkirk before transfer to Calais Prison.
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Newcastle
Scarborough
Fisher
Dunkirk
Calais
Sunderland
Thomas Dewsbury
Amsterdam
Whitby
Swart Hause
Dewsberry
Calkis
Gibson
Fune
Hhea
Boris
Thayer
Teer
Crewe
Arrivals at Several Ports Mention Multiple Vessels
The report lists ships arriving at various ports including Ostend Dunkirk and Itangate Creek. From Ostend the Sea Flower, Pitts, and others. from Dunkirk the Mary and Elizabeth and Sea Nymph. from Leghorn the Tyber and Neptune. from Lisbon the Francis Warren. from Carolina the Susannah Bradshaw. Also mentions arrivals at Exeter Lyme Froade from Virginia New York Brimannia from London Mahon Golden Eagle and Westmorland from Shanks Neptune Brooke and Tyber Ambler.
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Fune
Pitts
Cummings
Thomns
Bubling
Itangate Creek
Ezxeter
Lyme
Froade
Virginia
New York
Brimannia
Griffith
Fom
Leghorn
Oporto
Francis
Warren
Lisbon
Susannah
Bradshaw
Carolina
London News: Military Build Up and Local Trials
London reports a messenger from Kensington with word of 100 artillery pieces arriving in Ostend and a British camp. Admiralty orders 200 sailors engineers and gunners from Woolwich to join a secret expedition, plus sixty brass cannons with carriages for overseas service. Officers at the Board of Ordnance organize the heavy armament, while volunteers are urged for naval land service. A tea dealer in Southwark is convicted for illicit imports, with penalties and treble value. another case involves a king’s information on illicit tea. Chelsea fatalities, a mugging in Gravel Lane, and a Bodleian-like set of trials at the Old Bailey are noted. Market prices show South Sea stock and annuities, with various bonds and lotteries listed. Official notices call for proposals to transport aid to the Beek Wagers of Time, and Guildhall proceedings set for bids and contracts for royal service.
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Lqndon
Kensington
Ostend
Admiralty
Woolwich
Board of Ordnance
Southwark
Commissioners of Excise
Excise Office
Farmer
Porto-Bello
Chelséa
Chelsea
Mr. Barnes
Gravel Lane
Camberwell
Kennington
Qld
Walliam Quarenton
Shalloon
City Lands Let by Treasury Committee Notices
The Vibe Committee for Letting the City's Land announces multiple lease opportunities in London. Listings include building leases for 61 years and shorter terms in Thames Street, Old Bailey, Shoemaker Row, and surrounding areas, with details at Guildhall Comptroller's Office. Proposals due at four in the afternoon on the 12th of February. printed particulars available for bidders.
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VIBE
City of London
Winidsor Courts
Mianweife Street
Bess Mary Morrison
Thames-Street
Broken
Wharf
Mony
Frank Ithe
Bey
Hannah Willsen
Kars
Sassual Beason
Thangs WZ
Guildhall
London
Comptroller
Fragments Mention Interest and Poll of Liverymen
A damaged fragment notes a call to the Worthy Liverymen of the City on a Friday for interest and poll. The incomplete text indicates a formal request or deferment regarding civic or guild-related matters, with no clear names or dates fully readable.
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Brussels
Country News
London Bridge
Yesterlay
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Riko
Ditto
Royal Badange
Tica
Emperge
William. Ming &Y
Bridge
Minngax
Landalose
Raed
Wu Emmig
Vian
Mingay
Mr. Graig
SEE
Tork Polland
Tatereft
Cian al
Cole Ec
Queenhithe
Bistig
John Grant
Polk
Mak Bree
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