27 Sep 1840
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 27, 1840
Page
1
A fragmentary letter warns of French coastal raids and enemy landings, arguing Britain’s coast defense is weak. It cites smuggling boats, weapon shortages, and disarmed towns since the Preston rebellion, urging immediate fortification and armed resistance. A later note mentions local crimes, naval provisioning, and theatre announcements amid wartime strain.
A fragment discusses fears that Dutch and French tariffs reduce value and that forbearing foreign labor could boost domestic wealth. It argues reopening trade could empower Britain to hire workers, produce more, and fund fleets and armies, making the nation supremely powerful.
Port news from Falmouth and Deal reports arrivals and sailings of multiple ships. The Tomlinson and Scarborough Man of War arrive from Antigua and Ushant cruising grounds. Atalantis and others depart for London and New England. Neighbors Neptune ships sail from Antigua and West Indies. Mary Dewitt arrives at Chatham after Petersbourg voyage.
London reports from the Admiralty send 24 small ships of Sir Chalo nér Ogle’s squadron to sail at first fair wind with larger ships to follow after stores are shipped. War Office orders agents to Counties to buy horses for remounting at London Bridge as the high water arrives. Market listings note South Sea stocks, India bonds, and exchequer orders amid a flood of financial options and lottery tickets.
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