Military movements and sieges across Italian frontiers report
Long dispatches describe Catalan and French naval pursuits near Naples and embarks for the Army under Gage some 8 990 men, with English fleet absence aiding operations. Prince Lobkowicz’s forces advance from Viterbo to Montefiascone while Spanish and Neapolitan units maneuver toward Spoleto. News notes treat strategic officers, fortifications, and a royal marriage promise amid regional conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Hales
Pruffis
Gema
Naples
Beltena
Lobkowicz
Viterbo
Montefiasconeg
Spoleto
Foligno
Civita- Castellana
Narni
Sheir
Hanover
Jeter
Conti
Appointment and Naval Losses Reported in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh on November 20, the Earl of Sutherland is appointed President of the Police, replacing the late Earl of Lauderdale. Charles Hope-Weir becomes Master-General for Scotland and Governor of Blackness Castle, replacing Sir James Campbell. Also, Charles Areskine is named Senator of the College of Justice and Lord Commissioner of Justice. A Glasgow ship loaded with tobacco for Rotterdam has been captured by a French privateer and taken ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Weheas
Earl of Sutherland
Polce
Earl of Lauderdale
Deceas
Charles Hope-Weir
Scotland
Blackness Castle
James Campbel
Arpinglas
Charles I Areskine
Efy
Tinwald
Advotite
Lege of
Justace
Justicary
Royton
Glasgow
Rotterdam
Port News Fragment Sees Vessels Arrive At Multiple Ports
Fragmentary report lists ships including Princess Mary and Lyon heading to Lisbor and Gravesend, and arrivals such as Endeavour from Jamaica and Martha and Rachel from New York. Mentions dates and docks at Beistol and Potty with multiple late November entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Deal
Westerday
Lyon
Munday
Lisbor
Gravesend
Granadiy Thosiad
DoDete Appointment in North District Kingston Era
Fragmentary OCR notes report a district appointment involving figures named Figgan and Woollen within a Port area context. The text references a house or charity cross and a notable individual, but details are unclear.
Thief captured after confession of multiple robberies
A man confessed to murdering Ned Bitte and robbing his father's house. Pursued by a broad Hue and Cry, he was captured near Ston-Walden and sent to the Earl of Suffolk at his seat for trial. Additional footpads and burglaries are noted along with various sightings and seizures by officers in London and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debdén
Ston-Walden
Earl of Suffolk
San
Elmsford
Constantine Magnine
Newgate
Thomas De-Veil
Alutting
King’s Highway
Duke of Newcastle
Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields
Robat
Erik Griking
Wapping
Bolton
Ocober Fay
Newfoundland
Eagle
Roufe
Jamaica
Ladis
Oumaue
Ai Eva
Ssizzard
Poirit
Samuel
Akent
Vane
Ito
Bing Sand
Unclear historical name references at East London water event
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Joseph Onis, Westhenby York, and London Bridge in a high water context with scattered terms like lottery tickets and prices. The text is garbled, offering few concrete facts or dates to summarize reliably.
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Hian
Maofcom
Elb
Casfel
Mary Amelia
Prince William
Helle
Roth
Magriago
Rederick Charles Albert
Brandenbourg
Norft
Kington
Paci
Joseph. Onis
Ewokines Hof
London-Bridge
Ain
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