Portent of Eastern Passages and Baltic Fortifications
reports from London and European capitals describe Ottoman displeasure over Persia affairs and implied British aid for a northern sea route to the East Indies. Fortification plans for Wybourg and Petersbourg move forward, Swedish passport changes rattle foreign ministers, and Brunswick marriage talks surface as Finland army reinforcements are authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneral- Romanzow
Brabasfador
Persia
Kaito
Henrescp
Ee ‘My.Finch
East-Indies
Bngth
Spanberg
Gouit
Calchaintékia
Finch
London
Munich
Wybourg
Schluffelbourg
Petersbourg
Kexholms
Dusher
Fisland
College of Foreign Affairs
M. Cram
Brunswick
Wolffembutule
Kingdom
Carelferoon
Robbefenlagen
Finland
Berlin
Brieg
Silesia
Breslau Tay
Count Neuperg
Bulau
Neif& Hambourg
Copenhagen
Grensdher- Guards
Fuhnen
Holstein
Stralsund
Swedett
Fire Devastates Gavan Town Shown In May Report
A late Thursday blaze in the town of Gavan raged for about four hours and left three individuals confirmed dead. Fire brigades battled the flames as authorities investigated the cause and extent of the destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Gavan
Ships Arrive and Sail From European Ports In May List
The report records arrivals and departures of ships in May including the Amsterdam Pot Delang from Amsterdam to Genoa, the Spy and the Scipio under His Majesty’s convoy, and several men of war. Vessels reach Dover Hull Philadelphia Boston and Ireland with ships such as the Friendship Story and the London noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Mayet
Jenkins
Bristol
Sopydock
Lyanington
Wis
Mijery
Scipio
Déak
Los
Saunders
Leghorn
Asriv
Cresley
Kitt’s
Dover
de Paze
Delima
Lisbom
London
Hull
Friendship
Story
Carolina
Boston
Hunter
Haynes
Phiddiphia
Tate Dover
Anchor
Portsmouth
Elizabeth
Labee
Hambourg
Ireland
William and James, Woodlock
Philadelphia
Neptune Dolby
Bafton
News from Falmouth and London May 1 Royal Navy and trials
Letters from Falmouth dated May 1 report Rupert Man of War under Capt Ambrose capturing a 14 gun Spanish privateer of 150 tons and 150 men, plus another privateer on the loose off Orkneys. Also noted are ships left in ballast near Riga and Leghorn routes, payments to Blandford’s crew at Dover, and local burglaries. Reports from Madrid and Aranjuez discuss French fleet strength, Admiral Vernon, and Italian settlements. Also listed are market quotes, stock prices, and notable deaths in London.
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Falmouth
Rupert
Ambrose
St. Sebastian’s
Mary
Starling
London
Riga
Anne
Saunderson
Hull
Leghorn
Gottenbourg
Ghefter
Jutland
Nore
Blandford
Dover
Dover's Company
Henrietta Huffey
Daniel Pettiward
George Tilsden
Thomas Ruby
Francis
John Johnson
Henry Comer
Oporto
Holeland
Dunkirk
Jamaica
East India
Madrid
Aranjuez
West Indies
M. Campillo
Vernon
Chaloner Ogle
America
Italy
Don Phillip
Bréslau
Nuremberg
Brieg
Neiss
Hanover
Hambourg
Great Britain
Hertford County Candidates Seek Votes May Election
Gentlemen, Clergy and Freeholders of Hertford held a meeting on 14 April to nominate candidates for Parliament. JACOB HOUBLON and CHARLES Gore request votes and interest. The election is on Thursday 21 May at Hertford, with inns reserved for supporters at the Glove and Dolphin, Angel, Maidenhead, White Hare, Bull, and Faken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Hertford
County of Hertford
Jacos Houblon
Charles Gore
N.B
Gentlemen Your most oblig'd and obedient Servants
A fragment lists Robert Aspy and Tuomas Bramston as obedient servants addressed to gentlemen on an unknown date May 9 3741. The context resembles correspondence or formal petition language from a historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Aspy
Tuomas Bramston
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Holland
Antrim
Joseph Dormer
John Tucker
Elgis
Weymouth
Raymond
Esg
Steward
Melcomb-Regis
Gerrysd’s Hall-Inn
Basing-Lane
King
Dorfesthire
Miss Thorp
Saville-Row
Burlingtonareens
Coleman-street
Seignor-Gomo
Don Carlos
Gre
Britain
London Bridge
South Sea
Bank
Royal Exchange Assurance
Mine Adventurers
Ditto
Rover
Exchequer
Prem
Essex
Knights of the Shire
OSF
Huntingdon
Joan Evergee
John Everell
Watchimaker
Choret
Serand
Gall
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