Caribbean hurricane devastation and port damage report
News notes from Kingston and Port Royal recount a severe hurricane along the Caribbean coast. Vessels wrecked, ships driven ashore, and numerous houses in several parishes damaged or destroyed. Casualties include soldiers and sailors, with extensive losses in Mudint Bay and Port Morag. Authorities suspend certain trade permits, while Jamaica and Hispaniola report ongoing aftereffects and weather-related disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Aceousts
Windward
St. George $v. David
Mudint Bay
Bort Morag
Athote
Funk
Clarendon
Fueramang
Grant
Kerr
Feerling
Hunt's Bay
Gffon, Ang, Jr
Ahip
United States
Americ
Prices at Bank Stock and Exchequer Scrip Update
A fragment lists prices and rates for bank stocks and exchequer bills including 3 per cent red and 4 per cent scrip. Mentions India stock and South Sea stock with notes on bonds and annuities. Also references Royal Assurance and Navy 5 per cent scrip with assorted figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Long An
India
Dir
South Sea
Newberge
New Ditto
Miltion Bank
Royal Affurance
Fondon Ditta
New Navy L.ti
Navy
Dublin Volunteer Evening Post Adopts Impartial Review
The conductors announce that the publication will include a fair and impartial review of recent proceedings convulsing the island. They urge distribution to the public and to Irish readers, asserting the paper aims to inform without bias and to strengthen the freedom of press. The note references broad readership and the October 144 publication date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dyhyy
Mordor
Ats
A. Didery
Fragmented ledger notes on meals and deaths in Camden
In Camden forest an editor laments the passing of Elizabeth Sheridan, Thottae Shetilan, Charles Prahuis Stetidan, and William Fither of Fivewin-steely grooes. The text also describes a long experimental prep for preservation of a whale meat specimen with a list of ingredients and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yentridy
Michiel “ Mills
Hue
A.ger
Jeman
West-Indies
Wigar
England
Camden-frest
Elizabeth Sheridan
Thottae Shetilan
Kigs
Charles Prahuis Stetidan
Bigs Fetterat
William Fither
Fivwin-Steely Groees
Fragmentary historic civic tale mentions Lord Mayor and council
A garbled OCR fragment references the Lord Mayor, sheriffs, and a past deed. It mentions candidates, charges, and a sudden statement about a force and hospital, with several misread names and dates. The text is unclear but centers on political figures and a public office.
Wanting hiring of a wet nurse in Dublin 1784 ad hoc notice
A chaotic 18th century notice details a committee for meetings to set terms for a wet nurse and related provisions in Dublin on September 27. It mentions bids, deposits, and the care of a hospital nursery as well as multiple ship arrivals and local advertisements for children's care and education. The fragment includes names such as Taylor, Campbell, Hilton, and Delane, with references to a hospital nursery, sale of garden items, and a nurse offering day care and dry-nurse services near Drumcondra Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Bae Ayere
Taylor and Pcambert
Solomon Delane
Matthew Gahan
Faid Garden
Vale
Delane
Wornbike
Drarocondra Road
Drumcendra Bridge
Archibald Richadon
Laut
Spectresry
Mary Geecw
Petition from Kerry County demands reform and loyalty
A Kerry County meeting endorses constitutional reform while condemning a proposed National Congress. The assembly urges the Lord Lieutenant to receive the address, affirms support for government authority, and criticizes calls for peaceful resistance and Civil Society disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atha Bleaner Haller
Lérbert
Sir Batty’ Denny
Henry Atsitur Hathare
Robéry Déy
Hemsi
Bi Hgwaleid Herbert
Babey Denayy
Bath
Kerry
Roger Parton
Kimgdom
Ireland
Inhaatante
Dubin
Coloor
Barnamigat
U Ty Upeib
Ted Delmate Quetliou
Richard Townsend Herbert
Barry Denny
John Markham
Earl of
Glandore
Ragan
Henry Arthur Herbert
Giindore
Mathers
Dehtin
National Congress
Paisaai
Sherif
Notice to Sheriffs and Port Transport of Convicts 1784
Notice to sheriffs in Leinster to observe a ship fitting out for transporting convicts under royal warrant. The vessel sails when winds allow and those unable to arrive by that day cannot be transported until next year. Also an advertisement for land sale in Powerstown, Dublin area, 229 acres, near Castleknock, with bids due March 20 1785. Proposals in writing to Portugal Street London or James Brad, Aungier Rows Dublin. October 11 1784.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
America
Leinster
Thareta
Dublin
County Dublin
Poweratown
Cattlkiuck
Dunborne
James Earl of
Portugal-Street
London
James Brad
Aungier-trees
Dubin
N. B
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Ondon Gazette
Marquise Cordon
Het
Ghee Cottrell Dormer
Patter Lyevalier
Potton
Ordnance
Rob ‘Roger “Bigs
Isb
Gazitte
Amlaz
Port Roydl
Mobell
Mort Augusta
Instantaneou
Mielevraes i
Fepigton
Charlestown
Pallisades
Koningsburgh
Leeward Mands
Jamaica
Hlamt
Gaz
Hispaniola
Tichy Thompson
Dayle
Chodners
Hlrza
Lewes
Duicofe Maridmije
Balairs
Badeavouity
Leorie Kington
Reed
Union
Cadean
Belt
Burnfid
Daphne
Soublette
Fly
Kit Albro
Viper
G Johnson
Tartar
Forrester
Savannah le Mar
Jenkin
Bithhery Robinson
Jett
Gidton
Bouprit
O'Bha
Fox
James Sally
Gleey Y
Sophia
Martwell
Laurie
Providencen
Jones
Watt
Grand Fale
le Feaux
Bontida
Browhin
St. Croix
Campbell
Anne
Craigburn
Kingston
Dedman
Juno
Smith
Flora Man of War
Thyne
Maria
Martha
Boyle
Garnet
Haxbourn
Braith
Waits
Nancy
Waddington
Dragot
East-India Company
Socfal
Directory
France
Bengal
Europe
Gar
Raftendia Company
John Holland Bigg
Madras
Lor Macartney
Holland
Edward Cgleford
Midhurst
Ramsay
William ‘Jones
Elijah’ Impey
Fupnte Court of Judicature
Eastsindies
Hastings
Murftiedabad
Atlas
David Hartley
Phursday
Golden
Quate
Paria
James
James Hoxan
Nich
Hilton
Sec
Rth
Gaslavus
Grace
Stockholm
le Despencer
Mail
Sahed
Dartmouth Packet
The
Hawk
Totty
Fame
Illami
Sudon
Brown
Salisbury
Guile
Aaive
Chefer
Glory
Shaw
Jenny
Mysery
Pinto
Pinto Oporto
Hope
Bell
Workington
Geneva
Balad
M‘neal
Tafgow
Super
Hyllsborough Packer
the Mail
ING
Sund
Mora
Richard Evans
Kiilalong
Richard Prana
Richard Evane
Dorn
Vear Tinerick
Eilat
Kutard Evans
Doun
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