26 Nov 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 26, 1840
Page
1
A Charleston letter criticizes the 1740 expedition against St Augustine, detailing delays and missteps by the commander. It cites Diego Fort actions, Palmer’s siege, and heavy French-Spanish delays, arguing the campaign lacked plan and unity. The writer notes dwindling supplies, civilian discontent, and predicts failure without stronger leadership and funds.
Port News dated Nov 24 reports outward-bound ships failing for the River and the Blandford, with the Success Man of War preparing to sail and Eltham remaining. Arrivals include Lyme Allen from South Carolina. Gravesend notes Peace Halm from Faro. Liverpool hosts Blundell Green from Jamaica, Cowes sees London Barleigh and Mary gold White from Carolina.
In London on Monday Sir Boteler Charnock was elected MP for Bedford in place of the late Sir Jeremy Varnacker Sombroke. Denzeil Onslow was elected MP for Guildford without opposition in place of the late Col Onslow. Robert Fenwick becomes Attorney General of Lancaster in place of Sir Thomas Abney. Navy commissioners negotiate for naval stores to Jamaica and Victualling buys dry wheat to grind for the West Indies. A proclamation to embargo corn and provisions for foreign parts is expected. Rumour of Haddock taking three large Spanish gallies fades as groundless.
A dated antiquated notice reports the marriage of Rev Baldwin, minister of Casttes Heningham, Essex, to Miss King of East Street Red Lyon Square, with a fortune of 60031. It also notes several obituaries, robberies, a prison committal, ship arrivals, theater listings, and financial market figures from London in 1749.
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