British Army Promotions and Appointments Noted in Gazette
The London Gazette reports May appointments in the army and civil service. Hugh Lord Fortescue becomes Lord Lieutenant of Devon and Exeter. various officers are promoted or transferred across regiments including the 3d Dragoonry, 22d and 45th Foot, and the 64th and 67th regiments. Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Maton named Captain of an independent Jersey Invalids company. Chaplain William Haggit appointed to the Royal Hospital at Chelsea.
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St. James's
May
Hugh Lord Fortescue
Devon
Anit Rteeter
Exeter
War Office
3D Regiment of Dragoonry
Michael Impey
Isi
Cateye
Francis W. Sykes
64Th Regiment of Foot
Henry Singleton
Evfigh
Thomas Davis
67Th Regiment of Foot
William Kane
Walter Riddel
Regiment of Foot
John’ McArthur
Fich
Iliam Archer
Robert Maton
Jersey
Francia Dratees
Reykrend
Willian’ Haggit
Royal Hospital
Nar Chelsed
Willian Jennings
Fragmented Early 18th Century War News From Europe
Extensive dispatches describe movements of troops in the Dutch Republic and Holy Roman Empire theatres, with Anspach and others sending battalions. Constantinople reports the Mufti’s address and a rally against true believers. British, Austrian, and Turkish actions unfold as war threats loom and church loyalties shift.
Venetian Ambassadors and Mourning in Paris Public
The text recalls a Naples envoy departure from Venice after a bitter insult and notes the Paris funeral of Colt de Hatton drawing at least 20,000 mourners. It also describes royal movements in Europe, a Doncaster uncle’s will and estate dispute, and financial pressures on London trade, including cotton, speculation, and Bank concerns.
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Mehagas
Naples
Venice
Colt de Hatton
Paris
Sweden
London
Prussia
Westphalia
Orange
Taylor
Doncaster
Yorkshire
Seewallet
E Batt, India Company
Ballidia Company
Tim the Gonds
Freyet
Avith
Fragmentary Court Notice Mentions Monday Attendance
A torn OCR fragment references judges deferring questions and a deadline of the first Monday after belgh Aide. It mentions attendance by Strathdilen and a claim of peer until that Monday. The readable parts suggest a procedural instruction without clear names or dates.
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Ums
Strathdilen
Fragments From a House Debate on Funds and Committees
An unreadable OCR shows a House debate about funds for buildings in Somerset Phices, with mentions of Mr Gilbert and Mr Rolle. It references a vote on grants totalling 25,0001, defraying charges, and notes the Chancellor's intention to pay, with a committee report and objections amid confusion.
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Frivay
Gilbert
Rolg
Somerset
Trapphy
Role
Tibeieia
Cialon
Amshay
Arborea
Ciei
Unclear text from a local election notice and finances
Fragmented OCR shows a local election to elect trustees and mentions a Greenland trade discussion. Debentures, per cent rates, and a debt ledger appear with scattered names like Lagan and O’Brien. The readable portions reference Hills, Waterford, and Pickers as locations and a request for consult.
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Deteanne
Akira Lagan
Waterford
Eucina O'Brien
Greenland
Ries
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London Gazette
Bruswick
Tapril
Emiron ‘de Witcke
Dutch Bay
Generdl
Fii
Anspach
Republic
Hie
Aibedy
Chalevits Ta
Franconia
My. Béhtaniherfdork
Wei
Constantindpte
Moldavia
Wallachia
Bofntacks
Mare
Great Britain
Colby
Egiand
Qenga
Ike
Marfe
Sean
Souda
Esery
England
Scotland
Aber Deen
George
Czarina
Constantinople
Mahomets
Reece Vecatel
Betidet
Vamdngtt
Vladeny
Croatia
Transylvanias
Sclavania
Guallicia
Imperial
Enerall
Lafcy Haying
Belgratte
Anider Fett
Martial Romanzow
Farmoniting
Baie
Belgrade
Grécke
Fnie
Cdlopet Behari
Manchepee
Naplest
Venices
Neopaticai
Eng
Ion Biul
Eyo
Nid
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