Pirate Memoir of 1741 1742 Madeira Coast to China Route
An extract letters detail a privateer voyage from 1741 to 1743, capturing ships near Peru and Acapulco, looting cargo and money, burning vessels, and enduring storms and scarcities. The narrative mentions prize ships, prisoners released, and plans toward China with details of engagements, losses, and navigational positions. The report also includes notices about transport ships, local accidents, and public notices from Whitehaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Tco
Joes
Gloucester
Peru
Mexico
Accapulco
Panama
Jong
Comigedoc
Stogan
Ka? Indies
Angus
China
Appointment of Frans Hammer as administrator in Dublin
Q directed to all persons indebted to James Calban late Merchant of Dronton Norway to appear before Alderman Frans Hammer within one year and day to settle debts or risk loss. Debtors urged to pay to the administrator. Notice published in Dublin dated June 142th 1743.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehaven
Howard
Edward Dixon
George Snow
Dublin
James Wilson
Virginia
Great Britain
Ireland
Jane
Curtis
Ostend
Cattle Lane
Foifon
Sune
Effix Street
Fade-Street
Fames Forbes
Paul Seguia
William Darquier
Fred
Neies
Ames Forbes
Lower Ormonds Quay
N. B. Tey Ave
George Clapham
Nixo- Jar Street
E‘fixir
Stier Court
Castle-Street
Ate AB
Reas James Calban
Dronton
Kingdom of
Norway
Jack
Frans Hammer
James Calban
Drunton
A Gentlewoman Sells Cold Cream at Griffith's and Bacon's House
An 18th century advertisement touts a cold cream praised for clearing and beautifying skin with claims of rapid whitening and nourishment. It notes availability at Mr John Ficegerald's Ringlend store and Bacon's Coffee House Essex Road, with a later public notice about a stolen mare near Killgarvas and related reward or recovery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bacon
Essex
Arrahalla End Dillon's Lot in the East Town of Galway
Fragmentary notice mentions parcels in the town of Galway including Cappanavigh farm near the sea and a hospital in Dublin. It references post payment or delivery as a condition, with unclear dates or details due to text corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrahalla
Dillon
Saberbs
Galway
Cappanavigh
Real’ Hospital Star Dublin
Minchin Woollen Draper Moves to Castle Street
The note announces Minchin Woollen Draper relocating from Ware Room at the three and Squirrelsian Fubea ble Street to the Sign of the Wool. Pack on Castle Street, continuing to sell woollen drapery at the most reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minchin
Ian
Pack
Castle Street
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Bonner
Saie Balleft
Lawison
Lowes
Lando
Parcall
Chesterswith Palfingers
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Flower
Armatd
Levall
Garth Frie
Lamb
Moor
Gobaces
Loyalty
Taylor
Mary
Fepepford
Vince
Hooper
Fane
Elizabeth
Woymreath- Batty
Rankin
Workington
Swith
Portland
Bana
Rotterdam
Go's
Giledy
Whittle
Ghefer
Princess
Stigoe
Law
Lendonyons
Martha
Wilidins
Carsarces
Kelly
Werford
Liverpoo
Wer- Kingtom
Kaikd
Greyhound
Clergy
Youghall
Eith Syder
Maxcseil
Partaferry
Ritbard and
Gremievay
Leverpool
Prof
Scoper
Wajtes Endearvour
Evans
Carnarvan
Nancy
Williamson
Whiteharion
Tariene
Balleft
Thomas S
Dublin-Bar
Grerarp
Sir Hanay Witspare
Gif Fard
Beau Chinengi
Col. Stanbanp
Mr. Wricht
Lunewets
Gircorge Anesiica
Ringend
John Ficegerald
Ringlend
Edmond Malone
John. Trivers
Killgarvas
Weitmeath
John Killen
Waldtruiun
Edmond
Ednsped Walp
Athlone
Senefchail
Kiger van
Widwiea
Bowesn- Walrots
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