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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Oct 21, 1777
Page
2
The page reports maritime prizes and privateer actions near Jamaica and Newfoundland, political moves in Madrid and London, auctions and shop notices in Dublin, criminal trials, social anecdotes, and local incidents including floods, thefts, and public safety efforts. It catalogs ship convoys, prize captures, and royal correspondence.
An account describes Xerxes leading an immense force against Greece including 1,700 909 poot or men, 20,000 ships, 4,000 gallies and transposers, totaling 4,309,000 soldiers. He sits atop a hill to view the fleet and orders a dramatic display. The king then targets a rumored wealthiest subject and uses torture to enforce gifts, a tale of royal excess and ruthless power.
The item shows a dated stock and bond listing with figures in pounds and pence, referencing Dublin and London markets. It notes government debt figures for two-year spans ending Lady Day 1775 and 1777, along with hereditary revenue totals and various bond types and loan terms.
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