Storms and wrecks hit coast of Scotland and Berwick
A record of a violent October storm across Scotland and North Sea harbors. The Newhaven bulwark near Leith was destroyed, ships ran ashore including Eliza of Sunderland and Beginning of Leith. West of Caroline Park a sloop wrecked. The Lord Hood helped off. Kelso bridge arches collapsed under flood water. Tweed and Teviot floods inundated roads and fields. Casualties included four drowned when The Fruit sank near Shields. several ships and cargoes were lost or grounded.
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Ebinburgh
Newhaven
Leith
Trinity
Eliza
Sunderland
Woop
Deptford
Lodge
North Sea
Republicain
Cobourg
Meee
London
Dundee
Berwick
the Fruit
Shields
South Shields
Auction notice of a George Inn property sale in Trowbridge
An 18th century auction notice from George Inn Trowbridge details a private contract sale of a spacious new spacious house near the town with drawing room 18 by 17.5 feet, dining room 27 by 18, multiple bedchambers and offices, set in about six acres with a walled approach from the high road. Viewing hours and terms outline viewing from Friday and Tuesday preceding the sale on Monday November 26 between 4 and 7 pm. Further particulars available from Mr Timbrell and Hor n s by and Co with prize information for a state lottery attached.
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Trowbridge
WITS
Harry Russ
George Inn
Ryew
Reading
AG@ion
Richy
Timbrell
Hornsby
Aqjoott
Pakie
Hornsby and Co. Stockstockers
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
London
Mefirs
TrewmMan_ and Son’s
Exeter
Thomas
Pitrince’s
Liverpool
Stamip
Batix
Petrarch Works and Related Titles in Fine Editions
A Victorian advertisement lists Petrarch translated by Mrs. Dobson in seven volumes with plates by Ridley and Kirk, plus a 5s edition of Petrarch’s Life and Solitude with notes, a life note and index. Also promotes The New Bath Guide and a series of poetical epistles printed on fine wave paper with engravings, offered by Vernor and Hood and various booksellers.
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Pushinea
London Associated Bookselders
Petrarch
Colle
Dobson
Ridley
Kirk
Aew
Bath
Taylor
Lackington, Allen, and Co
J. Nunn
Factitious French Letter Sparks Diplomatic Debate
A purported letter attributed to Lord Malmesbury on recent negotiations is said to be a fabrication by the French Directory. Paris papers treat it as a cynical ploy to soften ministerial faults, while British readers see it as a misused instrument to sway public opinion.
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Lord Malmespury
Directory
TaLteyrand-Perrcorp
Lord MatmessuRy
Paris
Maimestury
Old England and Frenchphilosopher in Lisle letter
The Editor notes Lord Malmesbury’s letter as witty though lacking probability. An extract remarks internal details Frenchman should conceal for honor and interest. The Diurnal adds that peace terms are prevented from easing public opinion.
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Tablettes Historiques
Lord Malmesbury
Lisle
Aitorien
Execution of Mr Orr in Carrickfergus detailed in Belfast papers
The Belfast papers recount Mr William Orr’s execution near Carrickfergus on a Saturday afternoon with clergy present and a large military escort. Orr, before dying, distributed his declared dying papers and refused to confess under coercion, while discussions with officials suggested coercion to confess.
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Mri'Orr
Belfast
W. Orr
Stavely
Fifeshire Féncibles
Monaghan
Reay Fencibles
Carrickfergus Invalids
Carrickfergus
Orr
William’ Orr
William Bristow
Mr. Orr
Bristow
Recollection request in county court dialogue 1797
In a court dialogue cited by Skirrincron High Sheriff, William Orr reflects on reparations for an injured country. The Sheriff offers to attest any new circumstances with magistrate backing if Mr Orr recalls further facts. The exchange ends with Barstow and Belfasti authorities referenced, dated 8 5 797.
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Gat
Betweam
William Orr
Skirrincron
Berwick Alas Flood Claims Ship and Bridge
At Berwick on October a pilot boat capsized near Snittah Point with four men aboard. one fell into the river and was saved, others fled to shore unharmed. Earlier a ship discharge accident blew off an arm. a second powder charge exploded. Gains Law Bridge over Whittader is washed away by the flood. no lives lost.
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Kelso
Maxwellheugh Mill
New Bridge
Kelso Bridge
Tweed
Maxwellheugh Hill
Léddet
Drygrange
Somme
Snittah
Whittader
Berwick
Wheat Prices Fall Amid Market Increase In Samples
Gloucester reports a sharp drop in wheat prices after a spike caused by higher market samples. Delays in harvest raised costs and rent pressures, prompting farmers to rush grain to market. Prices settled at the end of business day reflecting fair new wheat ready for use.
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Gloucester
Fragmented Royal Navy Flag Color Debate in Dutch Engagement
A scratched historical note debates British flag colors aboard ships in a Dutch naval action led by Van Tromp. It claims no Red division admirals exist, discusses rank on the main top, and mentions the 68 gun ships and casualties from a prior encounter. The garbled text references Yarmouth and Denmark, with uncertain names and dates.
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van Tromp
Lorp Hien
Enos Land
Prirtze Geonce
Denmark
Yarmouth
Stwb
Orhdt
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Scotland
Eee
Abdandi'h’s
Shile
Mary
Spalen
Pand Ree
Nelly
Litbon
Briitais
Naden
Don
Gev
Leon
Prince
Andfrenp
Gans
Gorgs
Duke of York
Povek
Hythe Bay
Montgomery
Tenterden
Dungeness
Ireland
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