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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 05, 1774
Page
3
On Thursday July 7 reports arrive of three men of war in command. Sir Charles Douglas sailed the Augusta yacht with Lord Sandwich aboard and the ship headed for Portsmouth.
The record lists multiple vessels arriving and sailing, naming ships such as the Lively from Leghorn, Annapolis from Maryland, and Jamaica bound ships like the Mary Dann. Also noted are arrivals at Bristol New York Lancaster Boston Virginia Cadiz and Dover with crews and cargos, including Grace William and Mary Fry and others, reflecting extensive 18th century Atlantic trade.
Extracts from a Hague letter describe misfortunes in the Banda islands caused by earthquakes, including a volcanic eruption near Gahapi, with debris and injuries. Reports note disruptions to Dutch establishments, interloping investigations, and calls for justice as authorities discuss consequences and potential peace measures.
An electors meeting in Shoreham is called for July 27 in the morning at Stanton to choose two proper persons to represent the Borough of Shoreham in the next General Election. The note lists electoral officers and local officials, urges vote for candidates, and mentions duties, dates, and locations including New Shoreham, Be redding, and Crewkerne.
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