Salmon Leap at Ballyshannon Ireland Narrated
A traveler describes Ballyshannon and its famous Salmon Leap a cascade on the river where salmon leap up to fourteen feet. He notes fishing methods seasonal patterns ры and prices. fishery rents and local goods costs. observations of seals and birds. compares Ireland and other regions, mentioning Lough Erne and port wine quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Descrierion
Twisae
Ireland
Ballythannongland
Ballyfhanndy
Ballyshannon
Londonderry
Parta
Lough-Erne
Ziffer
England
State of France Poverty and Taxes Across Social Classes
A traveler laments France’s lower classes, noting extreme hunger among peasants who endure bread made from rye and water or weak wine, while the landless and beggars fill villages. He critiques heavy taxes imposed by the state, biased collection by provincials, and the dampening effect on farmers who show wealth through cattle or tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Sbv
Orige
Tand
Heremubout
Tate
Intendan
Executors of late Dr. Jamey Named
FLEMIN PINKSTAR of St Alban's Street and F Newbery of Jen St Pauls Church are named executors of the estate of the late Dr Jamey. The appointment appears in a local probate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemin
Pinkstar
St. Alban's Street
F. Newbery
Jen
St. Paul's Church
Dr. Jamey
London Gentlemen Aid for Soldiers in America Treaty Meeting
A July 12 1776 note records a London subscription approved by the King to aid soldiers in America and their widows and orphans. Letters from Halifax detail funds and silver shipped to support relief efforts, with officers and the Society for the Relief of Soldiers and their Families coordinating distribution and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Savern
America
Hallifax
Board of General Officers Report for Relief of Soldiers in America
In Halifax on 2 June 1776 the Committee for Relief of Soldiers, Widows and Orphans reports receipt of donations and lists necessary items such as soap leather for mending shoes combs chalk for cleaning clothes and related goods. The board commends Lieutenant Robertson of the Renown for his service and urges continued subscriptions to support troops amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cari
Ofley
Percivaly
M. D.F
RS & A
Benjamin Heywood
Wiliam Brocksbank
Thomas Curill Worfley
Turner
Ares Commons
Wreaklarty
J. Aikin
Wil En
N.B
Hulme
Bright
Mir. Aikin
Enfield
Warrington
Halifax
Gratefel
L& Cf
W. Howe
Tailifax
Nova Scotia
Society For
Robertson
England
Weare
Jemen
Percy
Robert Pigot
Val, Jones
James Grant
F. Smith
Alexander Leslie
Samuel Cleaveland
Committee For the Relief
America
Hallifax
George Roberson
Kean
Remarkable Stone Cure Promoted by Aidams's Solvent
J Bennet Esquire of New Ormond notes his long struggle with kidney stone and convulsions. After trying eminent physicians with no relief, he claims Aidams's Solvent effected a miraculous cure nine months ago with no relapse. Sold near Argyle Arms, Argyle Street, price six pence and sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidams
J. Bennett
Mit
Argyle. Arms
Argyle-street
Oxford-sireer
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Post
Rowney
Sre
Newgate
Thomas Rowney
Warrington Academy
Henry Hoghton Bat
Fla.s
Thomas Butter
Rth Baybey
Elq
Arthur Heywoo
el Q
James
Arthington
Leeds
Sthimi
Anthony
Brugge Street
Quebec
Guy Carlton
Samuel Smith, Esq
Ae ‘Hallifax
Iam
Triton
W, Howe
Samuel Smith
Committee For the Relief of
Great Britain
Thomas Hunt Grubbe
William Shaw
Potterne
Devizes
Flor
Charles Garth
Hughes Attorny
Wisbech
Joly
Bridie
Horte
Peron
Richard Colvile
Rower Wensley
Box Moor
Hemel
Hempstead
Herts
Edgware
Stanmore
Watford
Berkhampstead
Iring
Aylesbury
Hemel Dempestead
Hempstead Manor
P.fs
Crane-court
Fleet-street
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