War threats loom as Persia and Ottoman powers clash
Reports from Vienna and Constantinople describe rising tension as Ottoman forces mass toward Asia and Shah Nestled intrigues with Persia intensify. Delays, court reshuffles, and strategic moves ripple through Europe while Dutch and British troops reposition along the Rhine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asias
Natalia
Sephi
Peri
Porte
Thomas Keuli Kan
Sophi
Persia
Shah Nadir
Shah Abas the Great
Vienna
Constantinople
Forte
de Flners
Persis
Achmet Bashan
Asra
Ratisbon
Ingolstadt
Paco
Rade Zee
Stockbolt
Genéxa
Ecelv
Paris
Srinate
Ernie
Port News Dist 16 Afloat Ships In The Downs
A crowded late 18th century ship news listing numerous vessels sailing in Gravesend and off the Downs. Ships named include the Delight, the Queen Anne, the Hope, the Industry, the Conquest, and the Ruby, with origins from Jamaica, Norway, Nevis, Gibraltar, Montserrat, and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Downs
Gravesend
Minty
Bridges
Sonia
Moody
Middlai
Foti
Shalidey
Ofterid
Rigas
Delight
Hunter Dam
Talbot
Cruizer
Strangeways
Molly
Pink
Strout
Jamaica
Johnson
Norway
Hope
Ferreter
Nevis’ Rhe Merchant
Walker
the Industry
Hoskips
Looper
the Gloucetter
Townsend
Throttingham
Haines
the Conquest
Sharp
Ruby
Mangles
Princess Louisa’s Yatcht Robbery Reported at Deptfo
A Royal HighnessPrincess Louisa faced a theft during a night at Deptfo where her yacht lost much rigging and other damages were caused. Several men were said to have been employed that Sunday to repair the vessel and restore it after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
Stock and bond prices from India and London markets
Readable fragments show South Sea and India government annuities priced in shillings and pence with figures like 115 73, 102 7, and 119g. References to Emperor's Loan, Five per Cent, three per cent, and lottery tickets appear amid miscellaneous financial quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rani Hose
India
Dito
Oe Million Bank
Royal Exchange
London
Citta
The Only Sugar-Brandy Th-Prerection Advertisement
A fragmentary historical advertisement touts sugar brandy and ready money purchases at a warehouse near St Bartholomew’s Church London. It warns of counterfeit copies, urges buyers to examine goods before purchasing, and notes the seller’s cautionary moon oath and unique preparation method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bartholomew’ S Chfe
West Smithfield
Ark
Littis Tower Hill
Sale Notice for Silk and Goods at Birchit Lane
For sale by candle at the Marine Coffee House in Birchit Lane on Thursday the 26th at two o clock. Items include 86 bale of Perfid Sherwaffe Silk and 49 of Petersbourg silk. Sale public from Mr Spurling's watchhouse Thames Street near Coal Harbour. Buyer's terms announced at Bulker Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison
Sunderland
Martha Jenkinson
John Jenkinson
Wykham
Embolin
Yorkhire
Richard Asfheton
Gray’s-Inn
Ralph Asfheton
Ifs Asfheton
Cherdale
County of Lancaster
Elgar Gilt Burn Park
Thomas Lister
Clithera
Knotsford
Cheshire
Robinson
Cowley Street
Westminster
Timms
St. Paul’s
Westminser Abbey
Newington
Middlesex
Graham
Hambourg
London-Bridge
Bargeman
Cook
Smith
Arnold
Custom-House
Seiz
Higgler
Clapham
Monk
Navy- Ofice
Peckham Gap
Jamaica
Birchit+ Lane
Petersbourg
Spurling
Thames-Street
Coal Harbour
Bulker Lane
Ynomas Burdett
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Holland
Trespay
Jetty
Marquiss de Stain
Tuscany
Mat Thompson
Gundel
Ther
Donally
de Bas
Io Hupgaty
Peterhouse
Margqrels de la Chetardie
Rufsia
Mertz
Esterday
Rhine
Biberich
Neuwxed
Duke of Cumberland
Hanover
Honeywood
Francfort
Prince Charles of Lorrain
Oir
OccaGon
Europe
Ahi
England
Falmguth
Canaries
Plymouth
Industay
Bailey
St. Kirt’s. Ara
Gibraltar
Eagle
Hinton
Sciuna
Gooledge
Davic
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