Russian Ships and Arctic Natives Arrive at Ochotzk Port
Telegram from Ochotzk dated July 18 reports the Russian merchant ship St. Paul from Amnak Umnak and Unalatchka delivering beaver skins and fox skins valued over 115000 rubles. Five men and two women arrive, one of noble bearing, with facial markings and nose rings. The voyage aimed to view the Imperial Majesty.
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Peterszourg
Ochotzk
St. Paul
Amnak
Umnak
Unalatchka
Solovje
Edinburgh Dispatch Notes Howe Landing Victory Claim
A reader reports letters from Ireland claiming five transports reached Cork on the 18th with word that Gen. Howe moved to the North River in October and landed successfully on the right flank of rebel lines, routing them and taking many prisoners with minimal losses. Additional letters from Waterford confirm transports at that place and say Washington was taken prisoner. Last night Alexander Tyler and Mrs Frafer were married in the city.
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Edinburgh
Glasgow
Ireland
Corke
Howe
Tober
Waterford
Gettleman
Tat Place
Wathington
Prisoder
Edinburgh Cturant
Alexander Tyler
Frafer
Witham FraferEfq
Balnain
Maritime arrivals and sailings from Quebec to London and beyond
A fragment listing ships and captains including Union Hutchins, Prudence, Simpson bound for New York and other vessels such as Hope, Lambert, Fives, and Watton departing from Peersburgh and Seesun. Mentions vessels from Memel Riga Antigua Gees Houfidland and from Gottenburgh with names Gravesenn Henderson Jono Folston and Freeman among others. The text reflects a port intelligence broadcast of ship movements and origins.
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Debi
Union Hutchins
Prudence
Simpson
New-York
Jono
Folston
Tor Remain
Speedwell
Adop
Bote
Hips
Quebec
Gravesenn
Hope
Lambert
Fives
Watton
Peersburgh
Carolina Packet
Purchag
Seesun
Nahgy
Henderson
Memel
Byorar
Garhoty
Riga
Joba
Freeman
Gatho
Court notices and naval orders from the era
A passage notes arrivals at Lord Weymouths office and a royal appointment for Capt Lemon as Lieutenant Colonel in the guards. It records entertainment for Ministers, a Megadore cargo division for the Emperors ships, and orders to unrig the Tiger-man of war. It also reports a prize taken off Cape Cod and Scottish arrival from New York, plus 1777 naval armament plans including six 50 gun ships and six 36 gun frigates for several Admiralties.
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St. James’s
Lord Weymouth
Lord Stormont
Ireland
Leghorn
Mégadore
Brest
Toulon
Rochfort
Providence
Bogan
Cape Cod
Brown
Mary
Ann
Collins
New-York
Godolphin
Johnson
Greenock
Scotland
Hague
Admiralty of
Zealand
West Friezland
Amsterdam
Andrews
Agnewa
W. Hayley
Perfymen
Cockspur-Street
Ambassadors and Morocco fleet report surge of royal dispatches
Reports from Portsmouth and Spithead indicate Court d'Uffon the French ambassador to Stockholm may be replaced, while the Moroccan emperor allegedly commands 29 ships and galleys in ports and at sea. Weather has caused widespread damage with unroofed houses, destroyed chimneys, and ships driven ashore across Birmingham, Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester. thefts and trials populate Bow Street and Old Bailey records as wind, tide, and court actions unfold.
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Court d'Uffon
France
Stockholm
Duke de Vaughon
Portmouth
Spithead
Mars
Exeter
Bedford
Oxford
Richmond
Nottingham
Charles Sharp
Belton
London
St. Vincent’s
Downs
Portsmouth
Birmingham
Liverpool
Chester
Holywell
Rudland
de Morande
Court of Aree
Bearcroft
Lee
Cooper
Wallace
Dunning
Buller
Chevalier
Guildhall
Bow-street
Richard Pagett
Allen Harnton
Chigwell
Epping-forest
Harrison
John Madders
Sir John Fielding
Maiden-Head Inn announces continuation of business by Mrs Ary Martin
Basingstoke Hampshire. Ary Martin, widow of the late proprietor, informs Nobility and Gentry of her intention to carry on the Maiden-Head Inn in the same manner as during her husband's life. She gratefully acknowledges past favors and hopes for continuance of their support.
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Basingstoke
Hants
Nobleman or Gentleman May Obtain Money by Bond
A advert for money loans by bond at short notice from Mr Grove, at Caray Street corner of Boswell-coast Changery-late, promises secrecy and yearly terms of annuities. Grove disclaims any connection with other ads.
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Thomas Peckhan
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Robert James
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