Maritime Passages From Various Ports
In Portland Read the Industry Chetholm from Ste Kitt's. At Exmouth the Jefferies and Smith from Jamaica for Bristol. At Hull the Jane and Anne Chapman from Riga. At Petersbourg the Indian Merchant Read and the Tuscany Martin, both from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Read
Chetholm
Ste Kitt’s
Exmouth
Jefferies
Smith
Jamaica
Bristol
Hull
Jane
Anne
Chapman
Riga
Petersbourg
Tuscany
Martin
London
King's Declaration to Sweden on War Aims in Finland
The letter from the Dyet of Sweden to the King expresses humility and loyalty, opposing a winter campaign while hoping the King leads the army next year. The Swedish Crown replies preferring to command in person, planning operations if conditions permit, and ensuring the campaign’s safety and glory amid supremacy of devotion to the kingdom. Additional notes cover ships, local crimes, coal pricing efforts in Ireland, stock market updates, and proposed bridge lands leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyet
Sweden
Finland
Stockholm
Frederick
Southampton
Jersey
Spithead
Lisbon
Oporto
Cheapside
Truby
Parliament of Ireland
Ballycastle
Dublin
Missing Bank of England clerk John Waite sought
June 1 1745 notice seeks John Waite formerly of Capbiers at the Bank of England who absented himself on May 13 from duty and is believed to have fled with or hidden away substantial value warrants issued for his apprehension reward up to five hundred pounds offered by the governor and company signed by secretary David Tecros
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ireland
London
London Bridge
William Lewen
Guards
Scotland Yard
St. James’s Park
Buffey
Harris
Newgate
Streights
Holland
Dunkirk
Barbadoes
New York
Jamaica
John Walter
Bank of England
East-India
John
Waite
Incomparable Teeth Powder Promoted by Mrs King’s Toyshop
An ornate old notice touts a teeth cleaning powder as the only true original remedy sold at specific London shops. It claims whitening, gum cure, decay prevention, and tooth stability, with strong emphasis on authenticity and avoidance of counterfeits. The ad cites noble approval and long years of use, urging customers to buy only from named stores and warning against imitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
St. Olave Street
Southwark
Robert Woodward
Davis
Bermondsey Street
Leavefly
Egghingseate
Battle- Bridge
Leafe
Katherine Hurst
Corderoy
Guildhall
London
Bridge-yard
William Theed
East
West Indies
Englady
Mrs
Fleet Streety
England
Olly
Mr. Radeord
S. Clement
Strand
Orls
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Sea
India
Royal Hychange Assurance
David Tecros, Secrecary
Everal
Paul’s Court
Woods Sereer
Lapedary
Exchange Alley
James Hopkins
Lombard Street
Lowe and
Berry
Ludgate-street
Mary Dickenson
Sy Samuel Wright
R. Hett
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