St Sebastian and Brazilian Forts in the 18th Century
The fragment recalls the Brazilian city of St Sebastian later called Salvador, its coastal fortifications, and the move of the capital from Salvador to St Sebastian in 1775 amid wars involving Lisbon and Madrid. It notes Portuguese retreat orders, the garrison’s fate, and a Dutch-like anecdote about a British officer remarking on English freedoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyad
Cape Hoy
Tautade
St. Sebastian
Salathy
Alihol
Cooke
St. Salvador
Brazily
St. Sebasian
Lisbon
Madrid
Europe
Dublin Weather and Vessel Sightings Reported
RisH FUNDS in Dublin notes the Marquis of Buckingham was indisposed at the Rock Lodge. A gale at one o'clock Saturday exposed a large vessel, likely Londoner, breaking anchors and cutting cables near Dublin quay. The ship drifted toward Ad the wood, veering north, with hopes to dodge Welch seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of Buckingham
the Rock
Dublin
Irish fishery news and crimes from Dublin sessions
A garbled report covers a drowning accident at Whitefriars Street, robberies near Ruffin Street, and wrecks off Ardmore Head. It also notes fishing fleet preparations at Dungarvan, a Baltic trade bounty, French barriers at Mantilae, and Kilmainham Quarter Sessions where Kirby, Tyrrell, and others faced trials with executions and transportation sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absdabard
Tod Yekts
Nalfold
Matheivs
Whitefriar-stredt
Bre
Aetick Hollider
Linenbiakt-street
Dangarvsd
Ardmore Head
Lundy
Cork
Dungar- Vain
Tretandy
Out Coast
Channel
America
West India
Spain
Kilmainham
Sheridan
Council At Law
Serjeant
Toler
Jeant
Kirby
City of
Dublin
Denis George
Wm. Dalton
Tyrrell
John Burleigh
James Archbald
John Mara
Michael Coulter
Thomas Dungan
KERRY RACING MEETING SUMMARY AT ICkrlow
On Monpar June 1 at ICKRLOW RACES Mr Stobb's Herod and Mr Harris's bay gelding contested a light pace with Comet and other horses. Tuesday features included Wm. Whaley's Blemith and Hayen's Comet, with Stubb's Herod also prominent in bets. A ball followed the race day, noted for elegance and festivity with high harmony among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stobb
Herod
Harris
Hayes
Lynche
Toole
Dia
Wm. Whaley, Esq
Hayen
Comet
Stubb
Garret Englith
Mat. Casey
Bar. Madden
E. Collier
C. Mathews
General Weekly Report from the House of Industry
The House of Industry reports steady operation on June 8 1789 with 40 employed and 369 in hospital or lunatic care. It notes 190 children housed with six learning to read and mentions a charity Townsend-dreat and a request for linen. Benefactions include Mrs Kerr subscription and a special jury gift recorded by Richard Bolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Industry
Kerr
Richard Bolton
Thi
Incha
Samuel Paul
N. B. Od
Igid House
Dublin lottery notice hints at drawn numbers and dividends
A damaged OCR of a Dublin lottery advertisement lists numbers drawn and related payments. It notes the official June deadline, weekly interest cessation dates, and directions to owners regarding notices from the Twenty- Century Office, with names and sums partially legible.
An Act Granting to His Majesty Certain Writings and Prices
A fragmentary legislative notice describes an act granting to his Majesty rights over vellum parchment and paper stock. It lists duties and standard prices for skins and sheets, including vellum parchment and various sizes, with references to bonds and the Crown’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majesfer
Liewyenane
Duraof
Zhien
Reward Offered for Capture of Defendants in Armagh Sermon Case
Notice from Dublin January 31 1696 calling for apprehension of persons who set fire to corn and turf on the Glebe of the Parish of Hilly Armagh harming property worth sixty pounds. Rewards offered for discovery of three culprits and accomplices with pardon for the rest. authorities urged to assist. God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilly
Jocele
Armagh
Edward Hudton
Ceafelves
Peate
Dublin
Liffard
C. R
Char
Tyrone
Carehampton
Muftkerry
John Potter
J. Blaquiece
Skeffington Smyth
O, Wyime
J. Pomeroy
Wii
Conyngham
Rene Fita-Herbert
God Save the King
Reward offered for information on deadly arson in Kilnamanna area
By the Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland a reward of fifty pounds is proclaimed for each assailant identified and convicted in a series of arson attacks on December night near Clonoulty, County Tipperary. The notice promises royal pardon to acomodating informers and calls for swift apprehension of suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lieutenant and Council of Ireland
Richard Lloyd
Clonautlty
Bailegh
Clonoulty
Kilramanna
Couey
Tipperary
Convichon
Orese
Sherine
Councel
Dublin
Liard
RoDubln
Chehampton
Mutherry
John Poles
Jilzquiee Fleshington Smyth
Oy Wynne
Poreess Wil
Covysgharh
Alleyng Fitz bbe-Lert
Guy Base Tha King
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Rish Funds
Landon
London
Rhea
Bentures
Monpar
H. T. Clements
Gt Ag
BOI
Agit Ou
Ask
Ea Wath
Ryaxg
Rsa
Goa
F. Rk
Sarge
Saag
Gues Tan
Iyaso
Ea Rice
Og Toxic
Nage
Gai
Agfot
Ap Atzy
Boot
Tory Bye Ara
Pat
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