Foreign Appointments and European News Report
The London Gazette summary lists military promotions in the British forces including sub-brigadier and cornet appointments for several officers, while also reporting on European affairs. It notes French and Austrian movements, canal proposals from Bruges to Ghent, bank wealth in Vienna, and dispatches from Gibraltar and Lisbon, with maritime and colonial updates from the Americas and Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whrgh
Uisite
Brussels
Bruges
Ghent
Vierma
Hans
Bank
Vienna
Hungary
Alfred
Imperial Regiment of
Orox
Whce
Hay
Sophia
Ft. Bevan
Downs
C. Ly
Gibraltar
Canal Stock and Exchequer Bills Payment Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists canal stock, exchequer bills, and interest payments across years 1785 to 1789 with par values and debentures. Mentions pensions or bonds at 4 percent and city bond references, including Dublin and London terms. Names and places are partially garbled.
Weather and shipping report from Cork in February note
The Hannah Phillips bound for Cork from Faro and the Mary and Margaret bound for London passed near Cadiz and Cape St. Mary's on 23d ult. A severe spell of weather affected coal transport and left several vessels between Cadiz and Cape St. Marys. The report records positions 44.40 N and 10 W with the Hannah Phillips in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Hannah
Phillips
Faro
Mary
Margaret
Scott
London
Alt
Cadiz
Cape St. Mary's
Dublin Castle Hosts Drawing Rooms and Levee Notices
The 1785 notices from Dublin Castle announce drawing rooms at the Castle this evening and Friday for ladies wishing to dance Minuets, with names to be sent to the Chamberlain the day before each ball. A Levee is set for Sundays if orders extend. The Birth Day celebration of the Queen is deferred to February, with attendance for tradesmen and manufacturers during in town. By order of the Lord Lieutenant, HASLEA, Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Ise of Wight
Dunkirk
Coat of
Sussex
Stokestown
Kavenggh
Bristol
Waterford
Goveenor
Johnstong
Button
Exchequer
Wetherbal
Red House
Deptford
Dublin Castle
Fasmany
Dublin
Jawwanx
Cailje
Dublin, Castle
Castle of Dublin
Irelands
Haslea
Rathangau
Moore
Oriy
Duchess of Rutland
William Croker
Johnstown
Corke
St. Kevin's Church
Dean Button
Wiliarm Burton Caninghame
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lord Farnham
Magee
Dublin Evening Post
King’s Bench
Lord Arisfort
Gth
Galway
Athenry
Oranmore
Frenchfort
Co. Clare
Thomas Stoddart
Bunratty
King’s County
Thomas Bernard
Castlesown
Esy
Fitz-Maurice
Cunningham
Hamilton
Talbot
Europe
Man
Meath
Carlow
Kildare
Egypt
Tempe
West India
Barbatoes
Voyage of James Cook ships into the Pacific 1776 1778 1780 text
A Dublin paper notes the 18th century voyage under Captain Cook aboard the HMS Resolution and HMS Discovery, detailing aims to determine North America's position from Asia and seek a northern passage to Europe. It cites maps, editions, authors, and restations of the voyage and related literature. It also records unrelated notices on wine sales, charity sermons, weather, and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Debasta Ee
BR Moncrirfte
Ortavo
James King
F. R
Henry Roberts
Captain Cook
Alo
America
Mr. Adams
Lent-Preachings at St Patrick Cathedral 1785
March ad shows Wednesday sermons appointed by the Dean and Chapter at St Patrick Cathedral. Prebendaries listed include Pomeroy, Lyon, Greene, Warren, Cradock, and others. Good Friday prayers to begin at Pleven. Signed by Rich Baldwin Thomas, Registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Warren
Castleknock
Hamilton Morgan
L. LB
Istavan
Thomas Cradock
L. B
St. Audegu
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Gazette
St. James's
Ruffiay
Marquis of
Carmarthen
Monsieur de Simolin
Horse Guards
Benjamin Terry
Tlce
George Drake
Cornet
Robert Cheney
Richard Parry Puleston
John Joseph Atherton
Dragoons
Thomas
Bingham
Carnet
John Edgar
Regiment of Foot
William Pigott
William Lave
Agth
Marjoribanks
Wallar
John Heynolds
Charles 8. Andrews
Charles Maitland Barclay
of Foot
Patrick MacDowall
George Pigott
Sth Regiment of Foot
Goth Regiment
James Lamb
Ondon
Bengal
Lord Macartney
Ireland
Ordés
Carleton
New, Brunswick
Canada
Mardiniand
Fok
New-York
Lord Hyde
South Carolina
Charles Town
John Wells
Nafsau
Our Law
St. Mary's
St. Augustine
East Florida
McArthur
Rowarth
Beckwith
Johnston
Gow
47Th Regiment
Carlton
Royal Artillery
John Martin
Horatio Smith
John Wood
Catherwood
Kenmip
8&C
Delight
William Gilbert
Bermuda
Betty
Glasgow
Daniel Cameron
Mater
St. Kitts
Catherine’s Point
United States
West Indies
Philadelphia
Lin
Tocks
Fourvann
Rene
Reland
LA Tour
Chateau-Margaux
Carrothers and
Wilbon
Pleven
Rich
Baldwin Thomas, Regt
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