War news from Dresden to Hamburg on European diplomatic moves
Dispatches from Dresden and Hamburg reveal ongoing concerns about Saxon the German, British, and French alignments. Letters discuss troops promised to Hungary, a neutral empire, and disputes between Prussia and France, with Moscow and Berlin’s intentions uncertain and warnings of possible military aid timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britannick
Estor
Saxony
Hungary
Two Siches
Spain
England
Naples
Poland
Empire
France
Francfort
Versailles
Bohemia
Rhine
Bavaria
Gertruudenberg
Moscow
Marquess de la Chetardie
Great Britain
Berlin
Prussia
Hogue
Earl of Hyndford
Prusian
Remark on Te Deum and Vienna Prayers After Victory
A quoted remark notes Te Deum is common after victory but Vienna uniquely sees public prayers seeking God's protection. It criticizes some French Court puffery and suggests people trust in their own wisdom. The piece comments on religious gestures and political vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Vienna
Port News From May Day Harbor Entries
The Downs reports vessels Benjamin Way and Draper Moore along with Cretchron Lloyd sailing to Port Mahon and Maryland and Lifton bound for Virginia and Lifton. Coasting vessels failed westward. Dolphin Athling Newport Success Ostend. Arrived Eagle Privateer Beazely with Arrow Katharina from the Canaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Deal
Downs
Benjamin
Way
East-India
Draper Moore
Cretchron
Lloyd
Port Mahon
Mary
Athling
Duke
Newport
Murray
Locket
Ostend
Smith
Campvere
William Griffith
James
Major
Cowes
Dover
Portsmouth
London
Arriv
Beazely
Katharina
Hans Bern
Canaries
Government orders 12 ships and trade protection patrols
The government contracted for twelve ships of twenty guns with six built inland and two at each Royal Dockyard, plus dispatches to sail for protection of trade to the West Indies. Reports cover a recent marriage, Epsom races with royal attendance, an excise case, a Battersea death, Spring Gardens entertainment, privateers sighted off Cornwall, and prize captures near Madeira and the Canaries. Also notes stock prices, bonds, and London financials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chatham
Shesrgefs
Portsmouth
Admiralty
Last-Indies
Deptford and Medway
Preston
Barnett
Viscount Fitzwilliams
Kingdom of Ireland
Catherine Decker
Mathew Decker
Bart
Epsom
Surrey
Prince and Princess of Wales
Royal
Cornwell
Creswell
Excise-Office
Battersea
Alcock
Vauxhall
Penzance
Cornwall
Rall
Topsham
Madeira
Canaries
West Indies
Interest rate notes for Exchequer and lottery tickets
Loan numbers show five percent and three percent rates with no stated price. Exchequer entries list three percent with no price. Lottery tickets priced at 10 shillings per ticket, total 185 shillings.
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Dresden
London Bridge
Roy
Bank Circuksion
Inc
Bai
Ditta
Royal Bacnaies Vturance
Thalf
India
Cauperor
Royal African Company of England
Leadenhall Street
Court of Affifants
R. Spenge
Wess’s and Company
Bartholomew Lane
Royal Exchantey
N. PB
Thomas RK Rawuins
Cork
Henry Lee
Clarz-Hall
Cambridge
C. den
Pon Jray’s Inn
Holborn
C. Hitch
Dodsley
Pall-mall
SP. Y.B
W. Bickerton
Temple-Exchange
D. Browne
Black Swan Withour Temple
Repertorium Juridicum
Eatiieg
Edward I
Middle-Temple
Benjamin Nace
Westminster
George Whitefield
Thomas Church
Cattersea
St. Pauls
M. Cooper
Globe
Paternofter Row
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