Postscriptals From Holland on Crimean Forts and Campaigns
Postscript from Hacue July 30 reports Prince Dolgorouky capturing Precop on June 26 after surrender negotiations. The fortress, its garrison, and contents fell. Tartars fled as two corps attacked the left wing near Sivacheg. Dolgorouky notes abundant supplies and ardent troops, with hopes of further conquests into the Crimea. Reports from Aleppo mention levies and looming siege concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Hacue
Prince Gallitzin
Russia
Petersburgh
Grouchewski
Precop
Orcopi
Dolgorouky
Crimea
Coomen
Sivacheg
Dalgurouky
Grestett
Cracow
Ruslan
Col. Waring
Aleppo
Balat
Witer
London Letters on Court Factions and Whig Character
A fragmented London discourse critiques court politics and the Whig label. It discusses disturbances linked to the French ambassador’s servants, the Lord Mayor election, and Lord Hertford's controversial Ireland visit. The piece defines a real Whig as principled, independent, and loyal to the constitution, while blaming the Ministry for factionalism and mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Verfilies
Lee
Quanty
Sandwica
Admiralty
Aldermen
Mayer
James
Tunius
Brrth
Sir Charless
Characer
England
Principes
House of Hanover
Dota
Descriptions of political disputes and clergy moves in British notes
A dense 18th century digest reviews parliamentary wrangling over Mr. Wilkes, hints at a Conge d Etat for Brownlow North as Bishop, notes nobility shifts and legal quirks, and reports on funerals, marriages, and deaths across England Scotland and America, including figures like Sir William Duncan, Dr Cadogan, and events at Dundas Castle and William and Mary College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wilkes
Middlesex
Litchield
Coventry
Brownlow North
Bihop
Durham
Clarencon
Hyde
Bar
Ohio
Illinois
Willam Duncan
Florida
Cadogan
Cailif
Willian Inge
Thorpe Constantine
Warwick
Bis Day
St. Joan’s
Hackney
Farrer
Northumberland Street
Westminster
Mills Box
Islington
Charlton
Latt
Hipkins
Monmouth
By-street
Reece
Derby
John Bingham
Jnn
Stourbridge
Worcestershire
Patty Rogers
Thomas Rogers
Ennight
John Rotheram
Dronfield
Edinburgh
Robert Waltzee
Andrew Allison
Vincinta Gazette
Williamslurg
William and Mary College
Jyne
London
Clergy Protest Against American Episcopate Move
A scattered protest against appointing a committee to prepare addresses to the Crown. Clergy from Virginia oppose the measure, citing lack of representation, conflicts with prior resolutions, colonial rights, and potential strain on colonial unity and governance under London bishops. Protests by Samuel Henley and Thomas Gwatkin are noted, with another signatory in James City Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Red-Hall
Braceoridge
Line-In
Pist
Lincoln
London
Thomas Hanler
Ceili
Fifer Parivelars
Charles Chaplin
Tathwell
Fiscoin
Chertes Stehamh
Ragnail
Nottingham
Meff
Camm
Wyhioe
Skyring
Fontaine
Becaus
Virginia
America
Lord Bithop
Antil
Samuel Henle
Wiliam and Mary College
Thomas Gwatein
William and College
Richard’2issitt
Hungar’s
Northampton
William Bland
James City
James City Co
London Erie Shipping and Financial Rates Fragment
A fragmented OCR style list covers river and port times and a wide array of financial quotes. It references London and Erie, shipping times, routes to Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp and Lisbon, along with bonds and stock listings including South-Sea and India stock, various annuities, and bank notes. The text reads as a mixed schedule and market summary with scattered numbers and old currency units.
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Aul’s Head Tavern
Mascact
Helivery
Globe Tavern
Fleet-street
Henry Gutterfon
Little-Cornard
Suffolk
Henry Gutterson
Benjamin Chrifp
W Lowther
Cooke
Ad Ryder
William Cadogan
College of Ply Eins
J. Dodile
Paltimail
Fered
Mann
Carnan
Se. Paul's
Suas
Demer
Dryden
Priaed
Strats
Jeand F. Rivington
W. Tohniston
C. Bahar Bobie
2. Longman
B. White
S. Crowler
T. Deckert
Davies
E. Cadell
Robinson and Roberts
B. Cornish
W. Crider
H. Gardner
R. Baldwin
Pullient
Stc
Granville Wheeler
Benjamin White
Horace’s Head
Fleer-ttreet
Dediley
Pall-malls
Parker
New Bond-ttreet
Amend
Alconti
My. Walter
Charing
Hot and Mell
Richarsion
Urquhart
Royal Exsnanze
Duke of
Puddnghan
Marvell
Bihop Patrick
Bishop Taylor
Rover Lerrange
William Kuilel
Ireland
Goodhy
Tenners
Surc-Slréet
Cripgswate
Paternerier
Lege
Trusler
Burns
King-street
Covent-garden
de. Trufer
Weffl, Mathews
Merrill
Cambridge
Fletcher
Oxford
Ewing
Dublin
Postscript
Phil Aphusts
London-Erie
Ian
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Augusta
Madrid
Bilboa
Leghorn
Sonaz
Genoa
Venice
da Lisbon
Dia Porto
Spaucks Bank
India
Mexico
Navy
Earl of Macclesfield
J. Hinton
Warwick-lane
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