Britons urged to declare war on Madrid to avenge wrongs
A reader presses the author to unite in war against Spain if repairs or reparations for British injuries are not promptly delivered. The letter cites the House of Commons and past sovereign reactions, warns delays will invite greater Spanish strength, and argues patience harms commerce and national honor. It recalls Louis XIV and French–Spanish incidents to illustrate decisive action.
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Mr. Freeman
Daily Gazetteer
Great Britain
Profeus
House of Commons
Spain
Madrid
Spadero
Seville
Hondur
Thave
Ventur
America
Europe
Britain
Louis XIV
France
Louis
de Doge
Genoa
R. Charles II
England
Mocha
French East-India Company
Ruffia
Fire destroys Fort St Peter a massive loss in Martinico
From Havre de Grace April 2 reports a night fire on Fort St Peter at Martinico on January 29 burned for five hours. Warehouses with sugar coffee and goods were consumed, losses exceed 12 million Livres as cargoes from 30 ships were burned or stolen, causing islanders to panic.
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Gaspard
Martinico
Fort St. Peter
France
Death of the High Sheriff’s daughter in childbirth
Newcastle April 1 reports the death last Monday of the wife of James Hargrave Es High Sheriff of Northumberland and daughter of William Bonner of Kibbleworth Durham. The obituary notes she was a lady endowed with gracious accomplishments, celebrated in a restrained tribute.
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Country News
Newcastle
James Hargrave
Northumberland
William Bonner
Kibbleworth
Durham
Royal visit, governorship, MP election and court notices in London
In Bucks Cliefden the Prince and Princess of Wales visit for several days. Brigadier General Cavalier to become Governor of Guernsey in Sutton's room. Edward Popham elected MP for Great Bedwin over Brigadier Murray and Richard Hunter. Captain Robert Jenkins to be examined by the King. Lord Mayor attends St Bride’s and Merchant Taylors Hall events with noble entertainment. Fishmongers Hall hosted a grand night for the Lord Mayor and gentry with fountains and a grotto. Quarter Sessions convicted Diana Hudson and Anne Richardson for retailing spirits without a license, penalties paid.
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London
Prince
Princess of Wales
Cliefden
Bucks
Cavalier
Covennors
Hland
Guernsey
Sutton
Deceas
Edward Popham
Hungerford
Wilts
Great Bedwin
Vhat
Robert. Murray
Richard Hunter
Hunter
Robert Jenkins
St. Bride’s Church
Merchant- Taylors Hall
Alderman
Champion
Diana Hudson
Anne Richardson
Col. de Veil
Justices of the Peace
City and Liberty of
Westminster
Borhr
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London Evening-Post
London Evening Post
Arriv
Holland
Havre Dé Grace
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