Intrigues Backing Saxony For Poland Crown Election
A circular letter from the Confederation’s marshals urges Palatinates and districts to back the Elector of Saxony as Poland’s future king after the death of the current monarch. They present Saxony as the nation’s best candidate, blending dynastic prestige with loyalty to Poland while promising to follow the people’s broad will. Warsaw, 9, 1799.
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Sobieski
Europe
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Warsaw
London Notes on War Plans and Political Appointments
London commentary argues for maintaining naval and military forces through winter to safeguard public service. It suggests Russia’s Empress may hinder pacification, questions Chancellor resignation rumors, and discusses Lord Grenville as a potential Speaker of the Lords with a four thousand pound salary. It notes a historic precedent of dual roles in government.
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Russia
Buxton
Lord Grenville
House of ‘Lords
Chancery
Hours of Lords
Harley
Lord Oxford
Annne
House of Commons
Pacific naval moves and British interests in Nootka Sound
A report notes Spanish tensions in the Pacific with forces near Santa Fe and a fort at Nootka. British frigates Thames and Leopard sail from Portsmouth to Madeira then Cape Horn to Nootka to seek compensation for injuries to subjects and potentially erect a fortress there. Also mentioned are the Marquis of Buckingham's gift to Lord Grenville, appointments at Customs, Burke's works sales, and local weather and society notes.
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Nootka
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Leopard
Great Britain
Santa Fée
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Buckingham
Lord Grenville
Wotton
Alexander Maconabhe
Adam Smith
Scotland
Douglas
Burke
Joseph Banks
Soho Square
Dance
Joshua Reynolds
Netherlands
Bank
Stock Exchange
Canterbury
Lincoln’s Sundall
Francis Bernard
Gower de
Hollinshed
Chronicle
Puttenham
Painter
Malone
Paulet
Wymondham
Melson
Leicestershire
Amiable and Accomplished Person a Loss to Literature
A respected and beloved literary figure passes away, leaving a notable vacuum in the world of letters. The individual's warm demeanor and scholarly contributions are mourned by colleagues, readers, and cultural institutions.
London Playbill Highlights Yesterday and Tonight
Covent Garden hosts Venice Preserved with a divertisement and The Foy with the fame yesterday. Drury Lane offers The Rivals with No Song No Supper and Better Late than Never with The Deserter this evening.
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Drury Lane
Covent
Garden
Venice
Ships Arrive and Sail for Rivera and Smyrna Trade
Deal, Nov. 28. Arrived and sailed for the River Venut Quinton from Lifton. Commerce Foot for Janizica William Bolton for Smyrna Vere Mastesy. Grenada Remain in ee Deaths We Mayesty's ships DiGister Southampton and E Grawfend. Centurion Harper Patargon Atkinson Isis Fotherley Burlingtony Ellison Betley Oxley Mercury White Neptune Harman Sappho Maory Hannah Riptey Thomas Alice Gill Eayte Reed Nancy Street Polly from Petersburgh Providence Barnes from Geneas Bet sey Gerrard from Malaga Peggy Wilfony from Chrisfiana Concord Warren from Faro Jean Whitfield Industry Wright from Memel Arm Butler from 4 horn Mediator Barteng-ed-Mercury Andersor South-Sea Pitt Maxwell Archangel.
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Deal
Quinton
Lifton
Foot
Atkinson
Isis
Fotherley
Burlingtony
Ellison
Betley
Oxley
Mercury
White
Neptune
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