This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Jun 07, 1783
Page
3
The text presents scattered reports of maritime actions and political maneuvers. Mentions include Royal Navy ships and commanders, French opposition, Caribbean and Atlantic theaters, and plans involving American commissioners and Madrid. The phrasing indicates a period piece discussing broader conflicts, colonial possessions, and diplomatic moves.
A late 18th century court session delivers verdicts on a political charge while detailing the Crown's military deployments and officers' conduct. The document lists the disposition of naval forces in the East Indies, West Indies, and Atlantic theaters, and notes appointments, missing details, and forthcoming orders. It also reports on the Dutch and French political scene, trade, and stock prices, with references to Portsmouth, Jamaica, Port Royal, Quebec, and Amsterdam.
RelA KD reports that a detachment of four officers and men from the 34th Regiment left Limerick for Newport after information from Major Graham. A mob attacked the guard at Stoneden Devon, three were killed and several wounded. The party lodged in the Custom House upon arrival.
The Governors and Directors urge strict payment of Iceland Bills and Notes to promote trade and credit, aligning with Bank of England usage. Dublin practice of delaying payments is condemned, and officials urge merchants to honor all tendered money to stabilize currency and reduce inconvenience. The notice cites June 7, 1783, and lists merchants and officials involved.
A fragmentary report recounts a London to Leith vessel wreck and a bound ships affair involving Spalding, a Edinburgh dealer, and a court case over recovered cargo, with notes on Admiralty involvement, a diving accident, and stakeholders debating taxation and foreign trade policy. The piece also mentions a Turkish mission, wartime diplomacy, and local wartime provisioning efforts.
In Parliament the Bill for regulating public offices including the Admiralty and Navy was ordered to be printed and read. Lord John argues for judicial regulations as an alternative, while motions for accounts of Treasury fees and passport fees pass unanimously amid debate over Sir Thomas Rumbold’s case and related restraints.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.