News From Lifton and Milan Amid War and Trade Talks
Late April reports from Lifton note naval movements and warlike stores ready in case of conflict in the West Indies. Madrid and Naples dispatch varied pleas over a Cadiz sea fight and fortification plans. Leghorn letters describe Corsair restrictions and fortified ports. Vienna orders mercy for peasants while Central Europe sees revolts in Silesia. Local crime and assaults are recorded with injuries and robberies under investigation.
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West-Indies
Kang
Santarerti
Madrid
Cadiz
Don
Blaise de Lecce
Vernon
Carthageza
Porto Bello
Spain
England
Lisbon
Paris
Naples
Great Britain
Ieland
Leghorn
Algiers
Republick
Corsica
Calvi
St. Fiorenzo
Porto-Vecchio
Vienna
Syria
Silesia
Grotkau
Bragg
Robbery Attempt Near Totterdown Injures Servant
A Friday night assault near Totterdown involved two armed men attacking a servant to Mr. Bawrtbee at his manufactory. They demanded money and stabbed him during the encounter, then fled with a purse containing about a small amount of money. Local readers are urged to assist authorities.
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Paris
Jones
Baftletor
Keyntham
John Stallard
John Wallis
Chew-Magna
Winford
Bedminster Down
Mr. Bawrtbee
Fantiak
Port News Deals and Passages Noted at Gravesend
On May 18, the Betty, Ramsey, fox orders wind north easterly remains the same at Gravesend. The Hope, Nelson sails from Norway and passes Anne and Katherine, Simpson, from Hambourg, after December 18.
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Port News
London News Roundup On War, Fleet, and Local Incidents
Notices from London detail strategic moves as Sweden, England, and allied powers adjust plans amid ongoing tensions. Reports cover troop movements to Cronstadt, potential galley actions in the Gulf of Bothnia, and Ottoman promises of support. Also noted are naval appointments, biscuit production for the navy, a fire at Fore Street, a fatal accident in Lambeth, theatre listings, and market prices for South Sea stock.
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Schafhausen
Basil
Bothnia
Constantinople
Porte
Sweden
Russia
Arquess de la Chetardie
Turin
Paris
Madrid
Versailles
Earl of Waldegrave
Cardinal de Fleury
England
Spain
Utrecht Gazetter
Berlin
Prussia
France
Francfort
Cologne
Bavaria
Juliers
Bergues
Elector Palatine
Board of Admiralty
Jolly
Coates
West Indies
Lightfoot
George and Mary
Neptune
Cesar
William and Mary
Chazning Molly
Margaret
Buchanan
Christian
Crawford
Rotherhithe
Navy
Prince and Princes of Wales
Vaux Hall Gardens
Spring Gardens
Kew
Deptford
Leman
Stewert Street
Spital Fields
Gabriel Wayne
Ratcliffe Upon Trent
County of
Nottingham
Diocese of
York
Fisher
Lambeth
Ingara
Certin
Penzance
Keller
Moneferrat
Gentlemen and Clergy Respond to Middlesex County Request
A dated note to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex thanks them for a Thursday favor and asks acceptance of a manner fitting the wishes of the audience. The writer expresses willingness to acknowledge the favors in a more suitable fashion and mentions a May 17 date.
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Middlesx
Mp Termyst
Webich
Manier
Tilth
Wdah
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Weterday Aroivd
Maile
Holland
Lifton
London
Sheerness
Gravefeng
Linle
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Covent Garden
Dovasee Center
London Bridge
India
Royal Exchange Amt
London Dicto
Etchequer
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