Britain and France in 18th Century theater of diplomacy
A dense commentary critiques the Considerations on the State of Affairs between France and Great Britain. It questions Bremen and Verden cessions, the South Sea Scheme gains, and France’s alleged influence. It cites a 1727 Dutch pamphlet praising Britain’s luck, then outlines Regent’s supposed covert plans, Spain, Russia, and Ireland intrigues, plus local London notices and theater listings.
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France
Great-Britain
Cardinal du Bois
Great Beritain
Bremen
Verden
Great Britain
Russia
Europe
Peter the Great
England
Great Briain
House of Austria
Spain
Holland
London
Gop
Britain
Paris
Letin
Tam
Lord Clarendon
The
Pyrenees
Gibraltar
Bates
Ireland
Address to Sir Robert Succon
A fragmentary note addressed to Sir Robert Succon appears in the page copy, indicating correspondence or ceremonial address. The readable text suggests formal salutation and allegiance, with no further context or dates available.
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Sir Robert Succon
Port News signals rearranged East India and Maryland sailings
On March 3 port news lists vessels Put back to Cornwall Man of War Warwick Misener and Winchelsea Adair for East India with outward-bound ships sail for the Westward. Remaining ships include Leopard Dolphin Grenade Terror and Dispatch Tender. Arrival of Greyhound from Dunkirk Neptune Bartholomew from Maryland. Edward Chapman Ellwood from Maryland Gallais from St Remo wind N W by N. Dover March 3.
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Deal
Cornwall
Warwick
Misener
Winchelsea
Adair
East India
Leopard
Dolphin
Lasgow
Edgar
York
Bufkin
Gibraltar
Penelope
West
Maryland
Arriv
Greyhound
Dunkirk
Neptune
Bartholomew
Wind
N. W
N. Dover
Edward
Chapman
Ellwood
Clark
St. Remo
Squirrel Man of War Captures Spanish Vessel in Downs
Letters from aboard the Squirrel Man of War report she captured a large Spanish ship during the Passage from Madeira off the Western Islands. The prize carried 70 chests of silver valued at 3000 dollars each, plus 2000 pounds in gold, and a substantial quantity of cochineal and indigo.
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London
Downs
Madeira
la Vera Cruz
Cadiz
Endigo
High Water at London Bridge After 5 PM
The London Bridge reports a tide surge reaching the river at 5:47 PM, marking a notable high water event along the riverfront. Local observers note the level briefly exceeded typical measurements, prompting patt
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London Bridge
Financial market notes for South Sea and government annuities
Readable fragment lists prices and quotations for South Sea stock and annuities, new South Sea annuities, Bank securities, India bonds, exchequer orders, and government loans with varied per cent rates and premiums. The text references London and Indian securities, including Emperor's Loan and Bank of England related items, conveyed in a historical prices style.
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South Sea
New South Sea
Bank
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Moore
Gun-Street
Spital-Fields
Thursby
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Middlesex
Coates
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William Hammond
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Drury Lane
Hamlet
Covent Garden
Country Wire
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Andromeda
Crown
Royal Exchange
Old Jewry
Suaffo
Garraway
Exchange- Alley
Cornhill
Aipersholt
Yonaes Gee
King’s
Ohn Barnes
van Mirperr
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