Vast Royal Notices Span Navy, Wars and Society
Extract dated Nov 13 reports on half pay officers to be listed, naval movements toward Porto Rico and Cartagena, and galleons. Also notes Earls Albemarle and Athlabout in foot regiments, new appointments for Hanchet and Camp, and a royal present of horse set for the Duke. Observes lottery prize at Guildhall, marriage notices, hurricane loss of Litton Farnaby, and Ball at Lincoln's Inn Fields with the Prince of Wales.