Haguz Letter on Dutch Pre-advice and European Peace Efforts
A Sept 22 Haguz letter reports Holland’s pre-advice to Trevors memorial and Queen of Hungary note. It says the Republic will continue subsidies but avoid actions provoking France, and may send ministers to Kufsa and Poland to push peace. It also covers Count Sinsheim’s German mission, Vienna’s reactions, and Prague and Saxon movements amid shifting alliances.
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Holland
Trevor
Hungary
Republick
France
Europe
Poland
Strate Wall
Count Sinsheim
Germany
Jancfort
Vienna
Duke of Wirtemberg
Elector of
Marquess de Botta
Commos Farms of Justice
M. Lanzinky
Dresden
Villiers
Francfort
Baron Erthal
Prussia
Prague
Bohemia
Dreden
Electorate of Saxony
Rome
the Two Sicilies
Lille
Reynolds
Lanoy
James Hazard elected Sword bearer of Dublin
Ireland notes James Hazard chosen sword bearer for the city replacing the late Kelly Hunt. Admiralty court in Dublin condemned the St John of Granville, a French ship laden with oil and firth, seized by Liverpool privateers. West Port Mayo reports a Danish ship the Enfrow Gertrude driven ashore with lead and firth, cargo possibly saved by John Brown.
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Ireland
Dublin
James Hazard
Kelly Hunt
John Hawkshaw
St. John of Granville
Liverpool
County of
Mayo
Sorm
Gertrude
Peter Smeck
Venice
John Brown
British Privateer Fight Near Scotland With Sheerness Ship
Newcastle reports that a French privateer of 30 guns and 250 men hunted two Salisbury Indiaman crewmen off Scotland. The 20 gun Sheerness prevented escape, a two hour battle left many dead on both sides, the privateer was captured and taken to the Orkneys. Bristol notes escape of French prisoners from Bedminster Bridewell and subsequent recapture.
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Newcastle
Scotland
Sheerness
Orkneys
S. OS
Bristol
Bedminster Bridewell
Bridewell
PORT NEWS REMAIN IN THE DOWNS TO JAMAICA AND GIBRALTAR
Seventeen sailing ships and several privateers are listed as remaining in the Downs with outward bound ships. Arrivals noted include the Adventure from Maryland at River Thames and the Frere from Barbadoes at Newcastle. Other ports report arrivals from Bristol Cork Philadelphia Leith Leith and Plymouth with cargoes from Barbados Antigua and Boston.
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Deal
Downs
Winchester
Sunderland
Shoreham
Queen of Hungary
Centurion
Anson
Defence
Salamander
Recovery
Swift
Francis
Abington
William
Laws
Europe
Majorsbanks
Claridington
Crumplin
Snaper
Gray
Boston
Calcot
Price
Ellis
Jamaica
Gibraltar
Wright
Fort St. George
Firth
Haslemere
Walker
Barbadoes
Philadelphia
Susannah
Landsdown
Bristol
Refana
Reason
Cork
Tripe
Power
Antigua
Death of Michael Newton Elq and Robbery Attack in London
London report notes the death of Michael Newton Elq at Langdon Staffordshire, a young gentleman with fortune and public spirit. In Covent Garden Doctor James was attacked by seven or eight villains near Southampton Street, struggling, defended with his sword, while villains wounded others and fled after a boy was involved, leaving the doctor with only a snuff box.
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Langdon
Staffordshire
Michael Newton
James
Southampton Street
Covent Garden
The
Savoy
Strand
Night Murders and Privateering News From Southwark to Minorca
Night watchmaker in Southwark attacked by six thieves on Walworth Common, robbed of 2 16s pieces and silver. Distiller in Thames Street robbed of a considerable sum. Dispatches from Aberdeen report Duke Hinman safe from the East Indies and Majorca-bound ships, with Privateers taking several ships. Several vessels seized or reported near Exmouth, Minorca, and Martinique. treasure ships and privateer activity dominate the maritime notices.
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Slack
Southwark
Walworth Common
Arthur Lane
Thames Street
Aberdeen
Hinman
East-Indies
Benyoin
Priceffz
Cambridge
Minorca
Barcelona
Majorca
St. Domingo
Bordeaux
Huddy
Exmoath
Godolphin
Exeter
Exmouth
Admiral Torres
Havanna
Galicia
Gabriel
Luna
Holy Cross
Mary
Mullins
Cork
Antigua
Martinico
Gil Boel
Potter
Newfoundland
Vernon
Bristel
Briftel
London Bridge High Water After 37 Minutes Past 7
A London report notes water levels rising to a notable height at London Bridge shortly after 7 in the morning. Observers recorded an 18 7 reading and documented the rapid progression of the tide. Local officials urged caution for early commuters and riverine traffic.
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London Bridge
Fragmentary 19th Century Bond and Stock Listings
A partial list of financial instruments and prices including South Sea Stock Annuities Dicco and Five per Cent Exchequer Orders. Mentions India bonds and various rates with many items shown as no price. The text reflects a merchant or broker ledger style with fragmented quotations.
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South Sea
India
Dicco
Mullion Bank Tr
Yall Exchange Assurance
Lordon Ditto
Bridge-House Lands Lettings Promised by Committee
The Committee for Letting the Bridge-House Lands announces 21 year leases on twelve messuages at London Bridge. Occupants include Hubbard Collier Richardson Ayre Pord Wilson Mortus Pidgeon Zduch Thompson Lake Siddall Fairchild Laidler. Proposals to be received at Guildhall Council Chamber tomorrow at four in the afternoon. printed particulars available at the Comptroller’s Office Bridge-Yard Southwark. bids to be entered in prompted books.
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Bridge-House
London Bridge
Hubbard
Collier
Richardson
Hatter
Ayre
Pord
Wilson
Conbnaier
Mortus
Brijomaker
Pidgeon
Zduch
Thompson
Lake
Apothecary
Siddall
Fairchild
Laidler
Londox
Southwark
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Brusel
Port News
London
South-Sea House
South-Sea Company
Threadneedie- Street
Liwen
Forencon
Jos, Pickering
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