Privateer La Minerve Captures French Ship Off Brest
A dated letter from Admiral Sir Alan Gardner reports that the French privateer La Minerve, sailing from St Malo with 16 guns and 1404 tons, was intercepted while preparing to sail to Brest. The capture yielded multiple prizes including Alphalon, Edgar from Halifax, and other vessels, with a list of captured ships and bankrupts appended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Malo
Bret
Dé Ensaile
Halifane
Londen
Daden
Altigerrak
Epward Pierten
Alan Gardner
la Minerve
Martinus
Bremen
Lisbon
Tagus
Brug
Bristol
Minerva
Providence
toxLondon
Dorothea
Beata’ Matia
St. Thorres
Hamburgh
Alphalon
Newcastle
Jom
Edgar
Halifax
London
R . M. Grafsham
Tealby
Lincolnshire
Piper-Minker
Herncattle
J. Simpson
Great Coggethall
Essex
Brood-irset
Biyefey
Hlackbarn
Ladcathire
Yo. W. Allen
Bathree
Jamies's
R. Alle
St. Mary
Hit Do Hanh
Kae W. Yy
Proffer
J. Cotter
Fenchurchiret
Winks Cercheaes
Lottery and patent medicine notices from late 18th century London
The page advertises a British state lottery drawing upcoming in February 1799 with tickets sold by Hornsey and Co and others in London and Exeter. It also promotes a lozenge for tooth and nerve pain, claiming safety and efficacy, with sales in various cities and wholesale and retail pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piora
Sigkabe
Chen
Galocs
Tata Meade
Enis
N. B
London
Inirtitts Lottery
Isle
Hornsey and Co. Stock-Baérres
Cornhill
Mefirs
Trewman
I Yyale
Exeter
T. Bruriner
Liverpool
India
CompoRidiGh
Lee
Zengés
at_ Ward
Air
Crutwell
Bath
Plymouth
Parliamentary proceedings show Bill readings and motions
The House records actions on the Bank note system and a range of bills. Lords discuss amendments to the Judicature and Indemnity Bills and refer clerks’ drafts to a committee, then adjourn for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dglamois
Monet
Diets Governor and Company
Eigen
G Bank
London
Reoe
Andland
Pitt
Htt India
Ambuscad frigate engagement and European dispatches
London reports from the Falk Dispatches claim the Ambuscad frigate was engaged by a French ship for hours with the Ambuscad’s foremast toppled. News notes gales, Lisbon-bound fleets, and Madrid reports that France pressed Swiss and Walloon regiments in place of Austrian troops. Plow Monday customs mark the Common Council wards’ births for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambussadort
Lisbon
West-Indies
Madrid
Ambadslader
Republic
Untitled text fragment on civic project and governance
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a public works project, governance actions, and possible delays. It mentions a government capacity issue and a date related to a decision, with several garbled terms. The readable parts point to a political or civic planning context and potential postponement.
Ship News From Dover and Liverpool Echoes War At Sea
A text heavy on maritime risks reports ships bound for Lisbon Portu gal and West Indies. prizes captured and lost include Minerva Telemachus and Archelon. Malta captured by a British ship, ship Indomitable. Fortunes Campbell burnt. Indomitable defeats La Minerve with 18 wounded. several ships blockading Flavre de Grace. Nassau and Ruffian ships noted at Harwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minervas Misers
Litben
Liverpool
Hisloft
Ville Gandé- Bar
Mary Ann
Smith
Albien Partees
Susannah
Parr
Narva
Egg Island
Palmouta
Wales
Toop
Lisbon
London
Malta
E.pearen
la Minerve
J. H
Auarnor
St. Maloes
Minerva
Ross
New Providence
Telemachus
Fran Jisban
Bristol
Plymouth
Ann and Dorothy
St. Thomas
Altona
Archelon
Edgar
Halifax
Marqie -Front
PQR
Timo Pth
Tarccay
Gibraltar
West-Indies
Ray Leision
Tasmuwiphealtheis
Ireland
Regiment of Foot
Matt Lane
Jersey
Flavre-de-Grace
Pringtides
Arethniias
Drei
Princess Cuarrorre Hosts Nobility at Carleton-house Event
Reports from London recount a social gathering at Carleton-house where Princess Cuarrorre celebrated with nobles. Meanwhile, the Duke of Norrote remained ill at Greystock, Cumberland, and naval movements sought to secure Hamburg mails amid various prize captures near Texas and Port Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarrorre
Princess of Waves
Carleton-house
Duke of Norrote
Greystock
Cumberland
Nordea
Raft Friezeland
London
Texas
Yarmouth
Kingston
Jamaica
O@ober
Port Royal
Renemme
Squirrel
Pelgan
Amoranche
Ireland
Barbadoes
Martinique
Havannah
la Vera.Cruz
United States
Constellation
Battier
So-Fail
Xivhrich
Stork
Gans
Rikeron
Abigail
Williams
Defland
Trent
Porta Cavello
Prince Blow
Order of the Garter
Nova-Scotia
Nova Scotia
Wicklow
Windsor
Wright
Mint Robbery Trial and Dover Calais Scheme
The article recounts a case of mint robbery with suspects examined yesterday. A prisoner linked to the Dover voyage to Calais and a later plea of innocence is described, along with police actions and a separate pursuit of a known highwayman named Perry and the capture of a suspect alias Goofey Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hounslow
Serson
Haines
Middae-ared Perry
Frounflow
Perfor
Bearwell
Sylvester
Smiths
Goofey Lee
Siby
Jasebe
etterBay
Tinbrooky
London
London Markets Frostbound Grain and Price Reports
Frost continues to suppress grain supply with minimal market activity across London stalls and distant markets. Wheat returns show a slight uptick in December averages while flour and coal prices remain unsettled due to weather. beef, veal, mutton, and pork ranges given for Smithfield and Newgate markets amid varied regional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
ee _ Cosa Excnanes
Smithfield
Morpayy
Smupufield
Newgate
Leadenhall
St. James's Market
Clare
Whitechapel
Newry
Jan
Warminster
Jangoe
Hameton
Batley
Beans
Escayation
Hippocrites
Galen
Paracelsus
Bropgum
Sea
Despard Prisoner Treatment Question in Lords
In the House of Lords debate Lord Suf feld questions warrants and prison policy regarding Colonel Despard. He notes a misreport that a brother was detained six weeks and released and claims the Colonel himself was later taken up and discharged. Ministers defend actions as humane and proper, while Suffolk says steps were not timely and cites fellow peers corroborating harsh conditions and lack of wine or comforts in Cold Bath Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Lords
Suffelé
Despard
Lord Grenvel
Suffolk
Desparg
Seith
Mav Gourtenay
Bath-fields
Agd-net
Duke of Portland
Mr. Wickham
Tefizte
Col. Despard
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Ondon
Gazbrte
Sit
Edovard
Peli
Mafeip
Bit-Aldak Sr
Gardoer
Faw
Ship News
Herd
Drycyedeeiings
Frinds
Iyith
Bention Dobe
Doverin
Chatham
Veffel
Calais
Dover
Agreisi
France
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