12 May 1739
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 12, 1739
Page
1
Reports from Petersbourg Dantzick and Warsaw describe Ottoman defeats near Natalia and troop movements toward Hungary. Moscow and Vienna discuss large infantry numbers and a rising fleet in the Baltic. preparations for a major campaign near Peterwarad and campaigns in Croatia. Authorities note political shifts in Scotland and London while police and shipping news detail robberies and shipwrecks.
Fragmentary dispatches list arrivals and departures of vessels including Hannah Kilpatrick Richmond Homes and others from South seas. Mentions of ships such as Notting ham, Pamper Gallop and Malaga appear with scattered port references and personnel names amid unclear text.
A fragmentary excerpt circulated as a copy of a Paris based letter dated May 11. The officer writes about land and sea forces, expressing confidence in their better condition than before. The piece reflects military condition discussions within the Spanish service context.
A brief report notes high water at London Bridge in the afternoon with readings showing significant levels and potential disruption to river traffic and nearby streets. The snippet records minutes of water rise and the impact on the bridge area during the daylight hours.
Islington May 12 1739 The Trustees for executing Acts to repair roads to Highgate Gatehouse Hampstead and other places will meet Monday the 14th instant at three in the afternoon. The meeting will be at the Kings Head Tavern near Gray's Inn Gate Holborn.
Notice announces the King’s Plate for Salisbury V advertised in the London Evening-Post on Tuesday May th for the death of Jane. The day remains fixed or to be advertised as usual in the Gazette and other papers under the Duke of Richmond’s appointment.
Attendees in Southwark borough express gratitude to their committee for arranging four legs of mutton instead of venison haunches. They approve allowance of nine pounds for private expenses and a venison treat, praising the committee's honesty. A note requests no more than five be present to threaten the haunches.
ContresHonfe Gy ofvenot Square May 12 ME Symmonds issues notice regarding shares and the expected uprightness of an incensed report. The document notes a greater number of shares than anticipated and sets the time and place for a fair report to be delivered at the house.
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