This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1738
Page
1
Two mails reach from France Petersbourg reports a courier arrival. A letter from Maria Munich dated the 17th notes advancement near the River Bog and a division under General Romanoff expected daily to join. Report says 40,000 Larks crossed the Dniester to join Russians while 20,000 Tagters near Bender refused to follow.
In Edinburgh a motion in the Court of Exchequer sought an order to pay 2000 pounds imposed by Parliament for Mrs. Por fetus. The order was granted, directing magistrates to pay the Receiver-General. Robert Law, son of the late Professor William Law, is named Professor of Greeks at the University of the City, succeeding Mr. Dsusamend who resigned.
A chaotic day reports two violent hail storms strike towns near Marlborough and Wellingborough. Lightning scorches houses, melts pewter, and injures two boys. A fierce fire in Wellingborough razes Thomas Curtis’s route, destroying 220 horses and broad property damage across twenty locales as residents seek safety.
A note records heavy losses for men and farmers amid confusion. Henry Clark was executed for murder in Morton-Pinckney. In Salisbury Diocese, Dr Wynn was installed as Prebendary of Stratton and Mr Moss as Prebendary of Warminster. A violent storm caused damage near Marlborough with a lightning strike killing a countryman near Felton, and a new barn at King's Clear toppled by the weather. Limmington suffered a fierce hail storm with stones five inches round or more.
Spanish forces threaten Gibraltar with a large coastal march while Britain readies defense. Admiral Haddock moves ships and four regiments to Port Mahon. reports say 15 000 to 16 000 foot and horse around the coast. Admiral Stuart commands the squadron. eight more ships may be commissioned. News mentions Jamaica and Port Royal health, St Paul’s Church yard sighting of two large birds, and various city notices including marriages, appointments, and deaths.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.