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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 26, 1748
Page
1
The London Gazette reports a new Placart expanding the ban on French productions beyond clothing and ornaments to all manufactured goods from the French king’s dominions and colonies. It notes allied diplomatic moves, troop dispositions near Breda, and health updates on the Princess of Orange.
March 9 report from Genoa says military preparations are vigorous and the last Monaco convoy arrived pursued by two English warships. Enemies may attack the republic via three routes, while a Dutch vessel with valuable cargo lies under guard. French and Spanish troops may be sent to Cortica as Sardinia unrest grows, with Spain rumored to back rebels. Copenhagen notes four frigates to the Baltic for drills next month. Titley of Britain declares England will respect Danish complaints and protect Danish subjects.
Three Custom house officers seized smugglers goods after an attack by two smugglers who beat and disarmed them. A convoy of the Syren and three transports from Holland brings wounded Scots Royal to Leith while troops move toward Maestricht. London trade voyage failed and returned due to wind. Three Nonjuring clergymen are imprisoned at Stonehive for preaching beyond legal limits.
Yesterday at her house in Dublin a woman aged 32 died in the 8x%h year of her age. The brief notice records the passing and location with no further particulars provided.
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