Merchants of London Propose Revival of War Time Trade Rules
A London merchant petition urges reviving Queen Anne era laws to secure trade. They demand harsher penalties for neutrals and expanded powers to man and equip ships for defence, arguing Bristol’s wartime success proves the plan. They cite impressment fears, privateers, and the need for cruisers and convoys to protect commerce and ensure insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
America
American
Mediterranean
Newfoundland
Jeff Rik
Jeff
Bristol
Liverpool
Agegjea
London
North American
Ireland
Martinico
Corsican Revolt News and Dutchy Neutrality Question
From Leghorn and Bologna reports note rising Corsican disputes awaiting Genoa courier, possible 10 000 man mobilization with Lobkowitz. Italian fronts describe Spanish Army lines at Pescara Verano and Trento plans. Modena revenues tied to Hungary. Sardinia may send aid to Austrian forces. Hague: States General approve sending twenty ships of war to Britain per Trevor memorial amid war with France.
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Trevor
de Byemont
Mr. Trevor
Bastia
Iland
Corsica
Genoa
Two Sicilies
Dutchy
Lobkowitz
Monte-Rotondo
Kingdom of
Naples
Trento
London Gazette
Hague
Great Britain
London News: Military Impressments and Council Actions
London reports reveal a squadron to strike French settlements in Martinique and a push to protect trade. Admiralty orders sloops and a sixty gun ship to sea, while recruiting drives impress 200 men in Southwark. Westminster levy inspectors seek daily drill. Four Foot Guards move to Whitechapel to free space for new recruits. Westminster militia reviews express local loyalty. Sheriff candidate Thomas Hawes and Tilbury Fort steward Valentine Maffey named. St Helena appoints Dr Saunders as physician and surgeon.
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London
Caribbee
Martinic
Admiralty
Lords of the Admiralty
Strafford
Edward Legge
Southwark
City and Liberty of
Westminster
Foot Guards
Tower
Whitechapel
City and Liberty of Westminster
Thomas de Veil
St. James’s Square
Fothill Fields
Samuel Tuffnell
Elys
Thomas Hawes
Mincing-Lane
Middlesex
Valentine Maffey
Tilbury-Fort
Saunders
East India Company
Hland
St. Helena
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