Promotion of Dopping to Bishop of Offory in Ireland
Dublin reports Majesty signs the Hanover letter appointing the Rev Dean Dopping bishop of Offory in place of the promoted Dr Easte. Promotions in Colonel Johnson’s Regiment include Major Sampton lieutenant colonel, with officers Lord Primrose, Eccleston, Bates, and Eccles among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Dean Dopping
Offory
Easte
Waterford
Johnson
Regiment of Foot
Sampton
Lord Primtrose
Eccleston
Bates
Eccles
Harsh Seafaring Press Weighs on Greenock Fisherfolk
Bitter complaints from Greenock describe sharp seafaring shortages forcing fishermen to stay ashore. Greenock’s Rosé brigantine from William Dyer arrives with meal but is deterred by Highlands workers. Glasgow’s Diamond arrives from Virginia. its crew pressed, while a privateer threat and a violent response force fifteen sailors ashore. Grain prices fall as rains push market supplies up. Edinburgh notes North Loch drainage increases land value, with valuable dung and a planned canal to connect to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Greenock
William Dyer
Glasgow
John Easdale
Matter
Virginia
William Dunlop
Port News Maritime Movements From June Fortnight
June reports list arrivals and sailings at port towns including Whitehaven Plymouth and Weymouth. Vessels such as Success Maffader from Antigua Lancaster Hanover Packet Lisbon Prince Frederick Packet and North Carolina Nottingham Friendship John and Thomas Eagle Woolwich and several ships with convoys to Jamaica and Lisbon are noted with dates June 24 to June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Whitehaven
Arriv
Maffader
Antigua
Lancaster
Falmouth
Jamaica
Hanover
Lisbon
Prince Frederick
Levell
Raper
Princess Mary
Martin
China
Liverpool
North Carolina
Nottingham
Friendship
Gamon
John and Thomas
Parks
Ditto
Isle of Man
Eagle
Oddie
Montferat
Plymouth
Fune
St. Philip
du Perke
Virginia
Woolwich
Spithead
Elizabeth
Ruby
Cowes
Gibraltar
Grampus
Weymouth
Portland Road
Foulston
Roebuck
Beversham
Mary Galley
Richmond
Ellis
Rider
Ath
George
Francis
Holme
Robinson
Lewis
Jones
Union
Camill
Balter
Weales
Farnley
Gibson
Duke
Berwick
Baffett
Matilda
Blackgwell
Tring
Dornford
London
Goodson
Anne
Egeity
Prosperous
Oporto
Port-Mahon
Wager
Portmouth
Marlborough
Geddis
Downs
Gosport
Eadit
Sheerness
Gravesend
Del
Pain
Port Mahon
Rachael
Baxter
Zant
Cadear
The
Tattersall
Eliza
Lane
Henrietta
Killinger
Legros
Jersey
Speedwell
Smith
Dunkirk
Dover
Aaron
Moon
Salcomb
Deal
His Majesty
St. Albans
Lark
Otter
Charming Betty
Woodbern
Carolina
Cork
Unity
Thompson
Anna
Beatson
Patridge
Pearce
Grace
Dublin
Charming Widow
Macnamar
Leghorn
St. Francis
Desilva
St. John
Goode
St. Andrew
Dumort
Bourdeaux
Carthagena
Williams
Margaret
Mary
Stone
Dolphin
Stamper
Philadelphia
Betty
Dispatch
Ovington
Barbadoes
Trade and Shipping Notices from Deal and Dover
Long list of ships arriving at and departing from ports including Oporto London Cork and Dublin with vessels names captains and origins. Mentions Dover Deal and Portsmouth events. Includes a copper gilt incident and stock prices for the South Sea and banks. Also advertises lease proposals for Bridge-House Lands with building lots in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge-House
St. Olave-Street
Southwark
Robert Woodward
Davis
Bermondsey Street
Leaverly
Ruck
Mgr. Clark
Council
Guildhall
London
William Theed
British shipping news and local deaths in London
Letters from Antigua report Grafton Kent and Eltham with convoy arriving May first and set to sail for Jamaica. Wilmington and Colchester captains bring news of ships reaching Dover after four months from the Cape of Good Hope. One vessel captured destined for Gibraltar denies provisions to the enemy. Jaft dies, Mason dies rich distiller, Garrish buried in Mark Lane leaving substantial estate to three children. A thief at the Monument attempted curiosity last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Antigua
Grafton
Kent
Eltham
Jamaica
Wilmington
Maddox
China
Colchester
Micklefield
Coast and Bay
Dover
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Teddy
Blackman
Gibraltar
Ferrol
Jaft
Turnmill Street
Mason
Wilks
St. John’s Street
Mark-lane
William Garrish
West India
Stratford
East- Indies
West-Indies
Bank of England Cashier John Waite Missing Bond Clue
Notice of John Waite a Bank of England cashier about forty years old five feet eight inches with fair complexion missing since May in London. Warrants issued to apprehend him for allegedly taking East India Bonds of considerable value. Reward totals five hundred pounds for his capture and delivery to the governor and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waite
Bank of England
Joh Waite
James Maule
Fleet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ireland
Streights
Hambourg
New England
West Indies
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Difte
Emperor’s
David Legeos
Paul’s Coure
Wood Street
S&tc
Exchange-Alley
James Hopkins
Lomibard-Street
Cucu Fof
Trzarucarieaauas
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