Letter from Paris on Europe Affairs and naval power
The writer reports on coffee-house talk about European power politics in May, arguing that France and Prussia back Vienna, Britain’s naval strength, and potential trade wars shape imperial balance. He warns of a future warp toward conflict and suggests France’s and England’s rivals could push national interests via landed forces and privateers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euope
Prussia
France
Hungary
Empire
Vienna
Spain
Two Sicilies
Italy
Sardinia
Germany
England
Westphalia
Utrecht
Europe
Transports sail from harbour with Ligonier’s regiment
News from Dublin reports a naval convoy escorted by a Shak Man of War under Captain Goddart bound for Chester carrying General Ligonier’s Horse. A Norwegian 40 gun ship wrecked near the Old Head of Kinsale with only papers saved. A French 40 gun ship from Port Louis reportedly arrived at Port Louis with 40,000 pieces of eight for Spain, amid doubts. Captain Levee from Bourdeaux confirms Cartagena’s surrender to Vernon due to powder shortages, though credibility is mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreland
Dublin
Goddart
Chester
Ligonier
Waterford
Dram
Norway
Albert
Angle
Kinsale
Cork
Port Lewis
France
St. Maloés
Jast
N.S
Havanna
Spain
Carthagena
Vernon
Levee
Bourdeaux
Port News Arrivals and Departures at May 20 Parade
Port News reports vessels remaining or bound for Maryland Virginia Holland and Jamaica with a Diver arriving May 29. Ships include Bristol Fly Rupert's Prize and Firedrake Bomb under various captains. Arrivals include Endeavour Hope from Maryland and King George from Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Deal
His
Bristol
Fly
Rupert
Walter Galley
Shaw
Maryland
Sears
Virginia
Trevor
Qwen
Holland
Atsiv
Sophia
Whitwood
Oliver
Ogle
Friendship
Adamson
Elizabeth
Goohfon
Britannia
Gale
Iredale
Jamaica
Judith
Martin
Blacket
Fenwick
Jefferson
St. Kitt’s
Lawrence
Crofthwaite
Carolina
Endeavour
Hope
Junit
Berry
Pearson
King George
Ayres
Privateer action and ship launches in London news
London reports Cpt Martin's Judith captured by a Bilboa privateer, retaken within a day. nine crew seized. The 70 gun Revenge Man of War to be launched at Deptford. Marriages, deaths, and a coroner’s inquest noted. sport results and a market update included. Also notices inviting leases on wharfs and streets in Southwark with details of properties for 21 to 61 year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith
Martin
St. Kitt’s
Bilboa
Jamaica
Deptford
Jenkins
Richard Rowland
Peggy Bridgwater
St. Alban’s
Everts
Hitchen
Hertfordshire
d’Actes
Lawrence Ayot
Clark
Kelton
Bromley
Kent
Rumney
St. Peter's
Creswell
Lord Portmore
Great Eale
Featherstone-street
Newgate
Thomas Miller
Kingston
Weypridge Common
Streights
Calais
Dunkirk
Barbadoes
Oporto
Bremen
New England
Philadelphia
Cotton
Southwark
Hamet
Bridge-Yard
Limber-Yard
Ramsey’s Wharf
St. Olave Street
Robert Woodward
Davis
Egglinseate
Battle-Bridge
Corderey
Guildhall
London
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Paris
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
Sadler’s-Wells
Sadlers-Wells
Islington
Mademoiselle Kerman
Mont. Dominique
Kerman
Williams
Heemskirke
Brett
Mons. Dumont
Mons. Baudouin
Davenport
Newton
Ofbeldiston
Rayner
Bullock
Lafont
Philips
Story
Mattes Matthews
Miss Wright
Madem, Coureur
Just Arriv
Henprex
Harlequin Proteus
Mr. Ferguson
Colombine
Ranelagh House
Chelsea
White’s Chocolate House
St. James’s Street
Ranelagh Honte
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