Plague Rumors Denied in Moftow Amid Departures
Reports of a plague in Moftow were repeatedly circulated but found to have no foundation after strict inquiry. Meanwhile Escrnal notes Spain enjoyed abundant crops and a harvest as fine as wished.
05 Oct 1771
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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 05, 1771
Page
1
Reports of a plague in Moftow were repeatedly circulated but found to have no foundation after strict inquiry. Meanwhile Escrnal notes Spain enjoyed abundant crops and a harvest as fine as wished.
Ireland. Dublin reports His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant remains indisposed and unable to visit the town. The Hercules, Ellis, from Cork, docked at Yarmouth Galway on Sept. 24. A Newport Mayo report says the Mayflower crew, returning with a load of deals, were found dead in the cabin last Thursday. door open suggests foul play and rising mystery surrounds their deaths.
October records show ships in and out of the Downs and Gibraltar routes with wind directions and sailings. Vessels Cadiz bound and others to Carolina Africa Malta and Archangel trade are named with captains and departure ports. Arrivals include ships from Archangel Petersburgh Hull Riga and Liverpool docking at Cadiz Dublin Shields Jersey and Bristol set amidst convoy movements.
A London letter reports the French Court ordering payment of interest on the Canada paper, with gossip on Madame Louisa of France’s impending vows and court ceremonies. It notes insurgent bread prices, looting at Rheims, export bans, and court intrigues, plus commentary on Mr Wilkes and the London Livery’s stance amid elections. Administrative notices follow on promotions, marriages, deaths, and bankruptcies in London society.
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