Escalating European intrigues shape Baltic and Atlantic conflicts
An extract from a private Amsterdam letter reports Holland plans to augment forces, France pressing Sweden and Prussia on political fronts, and Russia and Denmark tensions near Finland. It notes French aims to deploy a Baltic squadron to influence negotiations with Petersbourg and Stockholm, while British America actions and Mediterranean fleet developments affect broader peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burannick
de Kennington
Robinson
Amsterdamn
Province of Holland
Repubik
Tapis
Admiralty
Brest
Sweden
Finland
Peter the Great
France
Pomérania
Prussia
Juliers
Bergues
Sultzbach
Marquess de la Chetardie
Petersbourg
Stockholm
London
Denmark
Russia
Paris
America
Mediterranean
Port-M Noeseen Cardinnal Fleury
Spain
Great Britain
Europe
Dublin News and Society in Early April Reports
Ireland columns note Major Degg’s marriage to Miss Rice with a fortune of 80001, and Lord Lieutenant ceremonies including a 12000 pounds half-pence petition. Admiral Vernon is thanked, and several clerical and civic figures are mentioned, with obituaries and marriages across Dublin, Goaw, and Armagh regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Major Degg
Sion Degg
Derbyshire
Rice
Admiral Vernon
Porto Bello
Tower of London
Rather
Goa
Robert Howard
Elphin
Kilaya
Ghagies Cobb
Dromore
Kildare
Bolton
Cashel
Art
Strandfirset
Dottor Mallor
Bivick
Falcons
Thomas Calaghan
Cornelius Calaghan
Egg
Davis
Mary-street
Lurgan
Count of Armagh
Elizabeth Brownlowe
France
Estate Funds Aid for Tenants in Distress in Ireland
A historical notice notes a fund set up by a Lady and her daughters in 2001 to aid tenants in distress across Lurgan and northern Ireland, following hardship brought by the late frobt, at the request of her son. The document records the involvement of the Town of Lurgan and related parts of the son’s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurgan
Ireland
Froft
Mary and Joseph of Concourt Arrive from Bilboa
Penzanet reports on April 11 that Michael Peice aboard the Mary and Joseph of Concourt arrived from Bilboa bound for Britanny. On April 13, Admiral Balchen sailed with five ships of war, with five more to follow, to join the fleet, while the Canterbury Man of War capt Cotterel docked at Gibraltar and reported 146 sick men discharged ashore. Newcastle records the death of Rev John Shaw aged 87 and Denton living, noted for piety and learning. In Salisbury on April 14 Robert Barber Esq of Athcombe, married to Wyndham’s daughter, is linked to a large estate passing to Robert Barber of Ashmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penzanet
Mary
Joseph
Concourt
Michael Peice
Bilboa
Brest
Britanny
Balchen
Canterbury
Cotterel
Gibraltar
Newcastle
John Shaw
Denton
Durham
Emanuel College
Cambridge
Salisbery
Robert Barber
Athcombe
Athmore
John Wyndham
Elys
Election at Brecon a Poll Declares Talbot as Member
London reports a poll at Brecon where voters chose Mr Talbot over Mr Scurfield by 33 to 0 after the writ. Capt James Steuart, Cumberland’s captain, is to be promoted to admiral. Rev Samuel Nayes, prebendary of Winchester, dies. a dispute over the living’s presentation between Bishop of Winchester and Dean and Chapter of Windsor. Sir Nicholas Garrard’s son Jacob survives, with one heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brecon
Talbot
Scurfild
Hood
James Steuart
Cumberland
Wises
Samuel Nayes
Winchester
Restor
Berkhampsted
Hertfordshire
Maurice
Pangor
Noyes
The
Prince of Wales
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Tursday
Leghorn
Marth
Fortign Courts
Ieet
Grawe
Marquiess de Vaugrenant
M. Chauvélin
Amsterdam
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