King of Prussia reviewed troops in Berlin report
From The London Gazette. Berlin reports the King of Prussia remains and may return to Potsdam by Monday or Tuesday. The Hague notes orders to suspend sea arms and to regulate pay for officers and privates of French corps prisoners. Details include appointments and naval actions near Antigua with Dutch authorities, plus local notices from Poole and nearby towns.
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Prussia
Potzdam
Hague
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East, India Company
France
Cronstrom
Iddikinga
M. de Freyra
Portugal
States General
Friesland Rebellion Sparks Demands Across the Province
Hague reports that Friesland rose in arms after the Groeningaen revolt. The rebels demand restoration of the republic’s antient footing, abolition of tax farming, liberty to expose grievances, and expansion of Stadtholder succession to include females, aided by Groeninguen peasants.
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Holland
Groeninguen
Letter from Juanus Carr Commander of the Ship Fobn
Extra from Plantation News Boston reports a letter dated December 22 1747 from Juanus Carr commander aboard the ship Fobn and William sailing from St Christophers. It notes sailing latitude around 17.5 degrees and a windward position about thirteen to fourteen leagues away, with maritime details continuing from December 28 in the Atlantic.
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Plantation News
Boston
Juanus Carr
William
St. Christophers
Fan
Two Bridges Planned Over Water of Cart and Gryfe
In Scotland on May 26 reports state authorities plan construction of two bridges on the Glasgow to Port Glasgow road, one over the Water of Cart and another over the Gryfe. Also noted is the death of John Campbell, son of Colin Campbell, a Customs Commissioner. The General Assembly Commission debated Mr Man of Monedie’s deposition, ultimately suspending him from ministry until November, with Dunkeld Presbytery empowered to investigate further. Witnesses were not compelled to depose anew due to late hour and lack of quorum.
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Port Glasgow
John Campbell
Colin Campbell
His Majesty’s Customs
General Assembly
Perth
Stirling
Man
Monedie
Presbytery
Dunkeld
Presbytery of
Vagabond Confined After Begging in Newcastle Market
A wandering beggar named William Robinson, born in Jamaica, was detected by Alderman Clayton in Newcastle Market and confined to the House of Correction after claiming his tongue was cut out by the Turks. His tale led to his return to correction as he faced hard labour. The letter item notes naval signals and ship movements around Sir Peter Warren’s fleet, including references to the Panther Man of War and various ships arriving at English ports, with mixed sentiment about prospects and fortunes at sea.
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Alderman Clayton
House of Correction
William Robinson
Jamaica
Peter Warren
Edward Hawke
CiSccis
Old England
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