23 Nov 1738
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 23, 1738
Page
1
Rome reports a detachment sent to Terra to disperse smugglers after a fatal clash near the borough. Genoa notes earthquakes and Corsican troop movements while Brussels cites tariff talks and regiments posturing. Bulletins describe trials, retirements, ship losses from a hurricane, and commodity prices across markets.
Bristol and Deal port notices report arrivals and movements of multiple ships from Jamaica Virginia Maryland Portugal and Spain. Warships and transport vessels including Hector Blandford London Merchant and others bound for Georgia Gibraltar and Port Mahon are noted along with several arrivals from the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. Wind conditions and dates of November 21 feature in the brief maritime update.
London reports from Paris Nov 17 state the Chevalier de Mauriac, accused of murdering Mrs Le Brun, claims right to trial before the Parliament chambers assembled as a gentleman. The matter includes rumors of kinship to the Duke de Chatillon and his role as the Dauphin's governor, which the Duke denies.
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants trading to the East Indies announce that transfer books will be sent up on December 19 at 2 PM. A quarterly general court will be held at Leadenhall Street on December 20 at 11 AM. Transfer books reopen January 16 and Christmas dividend warrants will be ready January 26.
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