Captures and naval dispatches from the March 1798 Atlantic operations
The document recaps letters and reports from Earl St Vincent and Vice Admirals on the Thalia Speedy and other ships detailing the capture of the French privateers Antoine and Le Chaffeur Barque, engagements near Vigo and Cape Finisterre, prize retentions, and related naval actions. It includes extracts of letters from Captain Powlett Downman and Captain Onslow, plus a list of bankrupts and surrender notices in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty Office
Earl St. Vincent
Portugal
Evan Nepean
Mille
Jam
Sir
H. Powtet
Geo. Hope
Alcmene
Speedy
Tagus
Vigo
Pappilon
Dutton
Johnson
Marhall
Lis- Bon
Earl of
Bayonne
T.M. Wacrer
Richard Onslow
Ewan Nepean
Monarch
Yarmouth Roads
Admiralty
Echo
Camperdown
Apollo
Texel
Thequadron
Dunkirk
Lam, &c
Halkett
Wall
Proserpine
Bari
Altona
France
Scotland
Montrose
Rotterdam
Holland
Limbourg
England
Pertius D
Comacsdire
Fohn Burlase Warren
Arch
L’esperance
Bourdeaux
Nantz
Heuréux Succes
Rochfort
Martin Marie
St. Etienne
Big la Virginie
Chaile Marée St. Julian
Chale Marée
Chatfe Marée
Nade Marée
Joan. Warren
Historic trades and merchants in May records
A list of names and occupations with scattered dates from April and May shows merchants, tradespeople, and fabric makers in London and surrounding areas. Listings include maltster May 24 and descriptors such as linen draper, brewer, wine dealer, and cotton manufacturers across Westminster and York areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
J. Winstey
Bankfoot
Halifax
We Huff
Birmingham
Linga-draper
H.barnety
Crown-courty
Little Ruffell- ‘Fereet
Drury-laney
R. Swan
Wapping-wall
Mart-maker
P. Clutterbuck
York-ftr
Westminster
Brewer
Apts
J. A
Rofe
Richmond-place
Walworth
Mutic
R. Wood
Stamford -Bridge
Yorkshire
E. West
Darkhouse-lane
Defence of the Country Bill debate and amendments in Commons
In the House of Commons on Saturday March 31 Mr Douglas presented the Report of the Defence of the Country Bill. Modest local Clauses were adopted. An amendment limited payments by Receivers General to orders approved at county lord lieutenant meetings. Dundas urged defining service period tied to invasion danger. bill to be read a third time Monday. adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Douglas
Duedas
Messrs. Batard
Yorke
Elford
Dundas
Princess Elizabeth attends chapel and ports news from Ireland
The Evening Mail reports Their Majesties and the Princess Elizabeth attending Divine Service at the Chapel Royal. The Princess of Wales visits Carlton House to see Princess Charlotte, then returns to Blackheath. Navy arrivals include the Mazestone frigate and Kitty Bachone docking at Liverpool with transports from the West Indies. The Gazette notes a French merchant capture near Bagoe Road and various parliamentary measures on horse and carriage duties. The article also surveys European politics, German princes, and shifts in Italy, plus local appointments and ship fittings at Portsmouth and Chatham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Nancy
Davidson
Ireann
Portmouth
Mazestone
Durera
Jafina
West Indies
Dmburcade
Kitty
Bachone
Liverpool
Cape Clear
Joan Bornase Warren
Bague Road
Switzerland
O’gaeacu
Berne
Rome
House of Commons
London
Earl of
L’archapage, St. Marc, &c
Maritime Prisoners and Privateer Prize Captures.
The Comet and Lydia report privateer actions with ships taken into Rochefort Barcelona Brest Ostend and Cork. The Thames wrecks at Ballyshannon Bay. the Nymph and Union secure nine prizes, with the Tonyn from Calabar and other ships recaptured by Canada Phaeton Mermaid under Nelson. A London court case, Barwis and Co. vs Corporation of London, awards royal damages for disrupted Snow Hill premises as Parliament mandates demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinico
Rochefort
Providence
Dublin
Barcelona
Marseilles
Brest
Ostend
Thames
Rymer
Cork
Limericks
Ballyshannon Bay
Bly Mouth
Wilmington
Campbeltown
Scotland
Bourdeaux
Nymphis
Frazer
4Nion
Durham
Nancy
Cawfand- Bay
Tonyn
Liverpool
T. Smith
Old Calabar
Santa Cruz
Buonaparte
Canada
J. B. Warren
Phaeton
Stoprorp
Mermaid
Newman
France
Barwis and Co
Corporation of London
Lord Mayor’s Court
Snow-hill
Walbrook
Observance of the Sabbath Declaration Proposed
A public copy presents a proposed declaration urging strict Sunday observance The signatories vow to refrain from inviting entertainments or assemblies traveling and employing household staff on the Lord s Day except in urgency charity or public duty The text notes postponement of any parliamentary amendments for Sunday observance.
Theatre Review at Covent Garden on Mr Lewis's Benefit
A Saturday performance of The School for Scandal at Covent Garden with new cast draws mixed opinions yet praise for Lewis as Surface and for Murrau Pope infrastructure. The afterpiece Refé elicits laughter despite partial public disapproval. Townseye song and raft gag receive noted acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covent-Garden
Lewis
School For Scandal
Charles Surface
Smirney
Murrau
Oliver
Pope
Surface
Fawcer
Duke’s Place
Mr. Munpen
Mrs. Asmeron
Peter
Teale
Mattocks
Candour
Xcrepon
Pitt and Gallery
Townseye
English State Lottery and Marriage Notice Summary
The item lists lottery numbers and tickets, followed by a marriage notice. On Thursday morning at Queen's Square Chapel, William Jupp of New Ormond Street married Miss Matilda Brewer of Ludgats-mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Square Chapel
William Jupp
New Ormond
Matilda Brewer
Ludgats-mill
Walter in June Printing House Square Blackfela
Papyreo ey J. WALTER is identified with Walter in June at Printing House Square Blackfela. The fragmentary text mentions location and personal name, hinting at a public or business listing. Further readable details are unavailable in the source snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papyreo
J. Walter
Walter
Blackfelare
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Gazette
Thalia
Cape Finisterre
Antoine
Rochelle
Jfemain
John Frost
Heciton
Norfolk
Grocer
Angel
Market-place
Norwich
John Marcon
Moretonhampstead
Devonshire
the Globe
Exeter
Wm. Heath
Little
Coxwell
Berkshire
the Crown
Farringdon
John Curtis
Warwick-street
Golden-Square
Sadler
Guildhall
J. Stanley Bullock
Catenton-street
CO Curis
Moore
Staithes
Draper
Cobby
Brighthelmstone
Jet. Daley
Rosemary+lane
J. Budden
Southampton
Baker
Arilie
Davenport
Marsden
Clothier
Aprilag
C. Hughes
Royal Circus
Evening Mail
Postscript
Rhine
Huningden
Kehl
Castl
Coblentz
Germany
Palatinate
Europe
Vienna
Italy
Bertin
Hleétor Palatine
Dexternal Security Bank
Playfarr
Harrsiyex
Himelf
Dick England
Forster
Bedford Arms
Mr.Ewctanp
Foraster
King
Porano
Flace
Sherrarp Béicuer
Kirkby
Nottinghamshire
Brettaap Kaye
Whittington
Derby
Litchfield
Coventry
San Damasco
Portsmouth
Biaw
Haerlem
Admiral de Vries
Nore
Chatham
Colchester
Ship News
Ron PoourHs
Sir Horatio Nelson
Venguaré
Lisbon
Thott
Plymouth
Meyer
Bla Tkey
Port Au Prince
Pompée
Cruize
Admiral Nelsons
Deal
Alfred East
Wind N. N. W
Egmont and
Dornrecht
Theophilus Biddulph, Bart
Birdingbury
County of
Warwick
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