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
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 23, 1798
Page
2
Fragmentary notes mention the Exchequer Loan and a bill. It references a watch case detail and a committee inquiry by Mr. Alderman Lyington about potential drawbacks on watches left long. No clear names or events emerge beyond generic reference to export plans and a Monday remark by Mrs Roe.
London dispatch reports relief of anxiety over packets stopped at Cuxhaven due to French influence and Hamburgh Senate. It notes the Prince of Wales packet reaching Yarmouth after a tempest, while defenses and naval plans for Britain are discussed. Letters from Rotterdam warn of Dutch robberies and moral decline tied to French influence.
The Cormorant frigate seized five prizes including a Spanish brig and two French brigs after defeating a brig of fourteen guns. The Phoenix, with heavier force, attempted pursuit but broke off after sustaining damage. Plymouth reports the capture during a cruiser raid on the Coat of France.
The Paris Directory worries over electoral results, revealing the unease shaping resolutions in the Council of Five Hundred and the Elders. Reports cite arrests and terror as checks to Republican leanings, while a Madrid letter notes royal favors for the Prince of Peace and new court offices.
Lord Fitzwilliam visited Horsham Barracks to meet the 1st York Militia. They presented a memorial to the Prince of Wales asking him to accept command if not already signaled. They proposed Sir Thomas Gascorene or Major Milner, noting Milner’s court martial absence. He left for Milton Abbey to decide.
Mr Incledon made the amende honorable to Mr Harris and is allowed to resume duties at the Theatre. The note suggests his profits will reflect his merits and hoped for strong performance in the stage house.
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.