French Threat and British Resolve in 18th Century Letter
A letter in the Dairy Post discusses British resistance to potential French invasion, arguing against relying on mercenary aid and urging defense of liberty with native forces. It notes French troop movements to Dunkirk, doubts on French faith, and calls for arming and funding local defenses. The piece closes with a note on the late death of Bishop Charles du Plefsis d Argentre and a motto from French artillery.
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Brett
Toulon
France
Dunkirk
Britain
Sons of
Sam
French Mail Reports Baron de Horion Seeks Mediation
Yesterday the Paris mail arrived reporting Baron de Horion, involved with the Bishop of Biege, traveled to Fontainebleau to seek mediation from the King and Cardinal de Fleury. He aims to obtain a cessation of hostilities through royal and cardinal intercession.
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Baron de Horion
Biege
Fontainbleau
Cardinal de Fleury
Gentlemen’s Subscription Plate Races at Gloucester
On September 27 at Gloucester Horserace meetings saw top entries such as Mr. Henley’s Bay Horse Merry Cupid Webster’s Chesire Mare and Mrs. Ray’s Bay Gelding. Mrs. Lee’s Bay Gelding won the Stakes of over 100l. Fire and Blaze were favored but both distanced in the first heat due to heavy ground. The Buck race on Thursday saw five distanced heats with William Hoskins of Hackney victorious. Friday’s City Plate of 501. went to Merry Andrew owned by Mr Mayfe after two decisive heats. ground conditions hindered Forum and Looby, who were distanced.
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Gloucester
William Hoskins
Hackney
London
Duke of Béaufort
Turin
Molly
Port News From September Vessel Arrivals and Downs Winds
Port News reports ships homeward bound in the Downs with winds NW at Gravesend on Sept 30. The Duke of Newcastle Ancell arrives at Cowes from Jamaica aboard the Swift Man of War commanded by Capt. Edwards. Cesar from Lifton sails from Plymouth. Endeavour from Lifton and Industry from Boston dock at Cork. Brothers from Bourdeaux at Plymouth.
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Deal
Downs
Gravesend
Pasid
Elizabeth
Amar
Cowes
Duke of Newcastle
Ancell
Jamaica
Capt
Edwards
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Cesar
Williams
Lifton
Cork
Endeavour
Chambers
Industry
James
Boston
Montgomery
Bourdeaux
Embargo Ordered on Irish Shipping as Beef Exports Halted
London reports an embargo to block beef exports from Ireland, with ships and officers reassigned. Notices warn of land leases in the City of London, including Wheat-Sheaf Wharf and multiple tenements, as the City’s Lands Committee prepares proposals.
Indigo, Theatre, and Market Notes From London Streamed Ledger
Reports show Mr. Skinner pursuing a Place for 8000 pounds from a deceased gentleman who paid two thirds of alienation money. Lord Mayor set to receive about 80 guineas. Import/exports include indigo 14,020 lb from Dunkirk, 3 tuns of Brandy, 9 funts run from Jamaica and Barbadoes, and 200 lead shot to Virginia. London stock and financials listed with South Sea, Bank, and Exchequer Orders amid a busy trading scene. High water observed at London Bridge, theatre performance by The Virgin Unmak’d, and miscellaneous bond prices noted.
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Skinner
Dunkirk
Jamaica
Barbadoes
Virginia
Sale notice for St Foseph and St Fago prizes auctions
Commissioners announce sale by auction on Wednesday the 8th of October at four o'clock in the afternoon in the Long Room at the Custom House London. Ship St Foseph prize with tackle apparel and furniture, now at Woolwich, per August notice. Inventory and sale conditions at King's Warehouse Custom House. Feathers from the ship also to be sold. viewings Saturday Monday and Tuesday at the Custom House before sale.
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Custom-House
London
Woolrich
Woolwich
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Paulsia
Cdl
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d’Argentre
Tulles
Paris
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Roebuck
South Sea
Charing-Cross
Moore
Chelsea- Reach
Burnham
Prentice
Raf
Cornhill
Leadenhall Street
City of London
Fobn Ball
Chifzwell- Street
Grub-Street
Finfoury
Elizabeth Marsoal
William Whitechurch
Thomas Faylor
Thomas Shacklady
Aaron Newberry
Toore
William Mitchenon
Robert Cogan
Felen Pix
Thomas Cook
Patrick Roche
Mary Prowerb
George Cottenham
John Clifton
Councils
Guildhall
Comptroller’s Office
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
London Bridge
Bank
Prem
India
Royal Exchange Assurance Go
Lenton Ditto
Fron
Torbay
Peter
Corton
Virgil
J. Robins
Flece Street
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