Fire and executions noted in foreign dispatches
October letters from France, Holland and Madrid report a September fire at Yeni-Capi destroying about 100 es, a Grand Vizir standard presentation, and Muslim-Christian street bans. Prince Frederic of Württemberg fell and broke his leg. Madrid notes seek accommodation to Madrid Lisbon tensions. Venice reports a Neapolitan priest executed for murder of Abbot Cagit Fabris with a maid accomplice. St Justin church roof collapse causes minor damage but no injuries.
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France
Holland
Berk
Frederic of
Wurtem
Batus
Madrid
Lisbon
Venice
Cagit Fabris
Itealy
Paul the Fifth
St. Justin
Order of St. Augustin
Ship Debora Lost After Stranding Near Cape St Mary's
Two passengers aboard the Debora from Quebec to London perished when the vessel was stranded off Cape St Marys. The ship was completely lost with most of its cargo of oil saved and one man drowned.
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Phroath
Cleveland
Silmon
Biddeford
Placentia
Littleworth
Quebec
London
Cape St. Mary’s
Arrivals and Departures From Port Towns Amid Caribbean and European Voyages
A coastal log lists outward bound vessels and recent arrivals. Ships bound for Gibraltar Se Vincent's St. Vincent's and multiple Jamaica Antigua Maryland Virginia voyages are noted. Arrivals include Cadiz Dublin Plymouth Newfoundland Grenada Malaga and London with crews and captains named along with destinations such as Philadelphia Cork Lisbon and Mounitterrat.
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Hilliard
Squire
Gibraltar
Landsfield
Se. Vincent'ss
Judith
Mary
Cadiz
Dublin
Williamson
Drdlar
James
Eliabeth
Gray
Fara
Betley
Haycraft
St.Widcedt
Ann
Susannah
Tobniort
Jamaica
Matthew
Cowes
Union Success
MacCloed
Union
Cinbb
Philadelphia
Benjamin
Hercot
Havre-de-Grace
Mary-Ann
Manners
South Carolina
Molly
Maynard
Friendship
Frott
Maryland
Betsey
Benson
Virginia
Fox
the Streights
Lady's Adventure
Creighton
Barbadoes
Cadizabella
Hynes
Milton
Bayley
Plymouths
Cleveland
Salmon
Newfoundland
Rovers- Aran
Mounitterrat
Dartmouth
Francis
Compton
Grenada
Sea Aia Ene
Stanning
Lask
Clark
Newopodlands
Prone Pally
Blaney
Malagaiverpop
Friends-Goodwill
Migration hardship and shipboard sales of servants in New York 1774
An English reader report from May 1774 New York Gazette describes services from Scotland sold on the ship Commerce at Ferry stairs, listing craftspeople among migrants. It notes Royal Navy officers Kerguelen and Roivenet returning from voyage, and mentions a funeral, executions, robberies, and various legal notices in a crowded, period-voice chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Edinburgh
New York Gazette
Scotland
Brest
Em. de’ Kerguelin
Roland
M. de Roivenet
L’oiseau
Hazard Lottery Office Notices and Prize Tickets
Fragmentary OCR describes an official notice about the Hazard Lottery Office under the Royal Exchange. It mentions shares, fractions, and a Crown registration, with references to blasts to prize letters post paid and tickets undrawn or returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gt Hazard
and Co
Royal Exchange
Ie ‘Hazard
Stave Lorriety Adverts On Napihets In Histateulation
A fragmentary notice describes a demonstrative plan by Mr Molefirds against the abbey claiming clear medical advantages from napihets in state regulation. Contact points include London offices at Fleet Street and Lombard Street offering tickets, shares, and chances with Mr Motesworth named among promoters.
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Molefirds
London
Fleet-freet
King-street
Lombard-street
State Lottery Office Promotes Tickets and Shares Sale
The State Lottery announces drawing to begin in November at Pope’s Head Alley near Cornhill and the Oval Teach. Mesirs Barnes and Golightly urge the public to buy shares at low prices, claiming their terms secure buyers better than new proprietors, emphasizing long years of honest service and punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meirs
Olightly
Pope
Barnes and Golightly
Public Notice on Ticket Shares at the King’s Arms Office
The King’s Arms at 49 Pope’s head alley Corishill advertises Tickety and Shares of Pickers Chances and Shares of chances selling at low prices. On August 31, 1774, a feidavit to the Lord Mayor claimed no ticket would be sold without originals, and tickets must be lodged at a Bakker’s. The notice warns about impositions and notes security concerns around 20,0001 gains and the office location.
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King’s Arms
Pope’s Head Alley
Corsihill
Pope’ S Bead Alley
Ark
Bedford Town Election Returns and Freemen Debate
The record shows Samuel Whitbread Blas and Sir William Waker Bart among key figures with votes and sums listed. John Howard and Robert Sparrow appear in the tally as well, with discussion of honorary freemen and the town liberties. The passage notes the election proceeding and a claim that the result threatened civil liberties, concluding with remarks on parliamentary submission.
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Bedford
Samuel
WhitBre Elgi
John Howard
William Wale
Sax
Robert Siatrow
Blas
Phe
Balis
Ahiete
Teyegrdrand
Beingiall
Aybs
Sit
Bain Hepes
Bley
Tases
Ketlallig
tFeel
Sir Willant
Robert Sparrow
Samuel Whitbread
Johm Howard
Tx Parliamsthey
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Mada Babar
Sewell
Thomas Sewell
Mr. Northey
Hymins
J.a.porter
Highgate-hill
Fensto
Mir
Newgate
Jeffionstal
William Griffiths
Joseph
Relmer
Compton-tftreet
Hohe
John Walden
Timothy Marshall
Drayso
Uxbridge
Charles
Mills
John Pugh
Lawrence Gilson
Barret
John Vittoir Dueret
Charles Rousleau
Sarah Harpns
Abraham Abrahams
John Firloe
Messrs
Bordero. and Co
William Longden
Anthony Chapman
Charles Locket
Lockington
Wilson
Fincy
John Scoles
Foley
Fabius Lewis
Louis Leavint
Christopher
Rere
Wardour Great
Soho
Robert, Edwards
Asaulting
Thomas Morgan
Tottenham-court-road
É&C
Richard. Clark
Everal
Profler
Howse
J. Robertson
A. Petticoat
Sarltony Rowgate
Joseph Doggett
William Stephens
Stratford
Essex
Charles Shaw
Elizabeth Wigley
Willian Huftey
Svaich
Rds
Bei Marbalk
Neil Heong
Nataty
Thordan Eid Weteindig
Roger
John
Kipchin
Garforth
Hall
Prettling
Neoman
Ce Kitchin
Carforth- Bosetiig
Gari
Edward
Kitchin
James Faytor
Attordey
Roger Kinhip
Shralt
Pysters
Syuraust
Tihaye
Wien
Reinet
Oljodigg
The
Na -Yoor Grice
India
Andy Sud
Rillit
Gori
Toyah
Ian Proteta
J. Tala
Bee Commons
sAauer
Whitbread
Williany Waker
Pideek
Brint
F. Ri Bey Raid
Law
Ian
Ieee
Ffie Rae
Society For
Toe
Spilsbury
Universad
Ariiucus
Bregkess
Mrs Vs. Hall
Sands Nallecure
Wilide
BS Kifer
Chiggan
Catier
Forou Gray
Chinrchy
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