Sailed ships and arrivals crowd the Downs in late 18th century note
Long, jumbled ledger of Royal Navy ships and merchant vessels sailing to and from Atlantic stations. Entries mention Invincible, Trident, Britannia, Speedwell, Adventure tenders, and numerous arrivals at Barbadoes, Antigua, Barbados, Guernsey, Madeira, and other ports. Names include Anthony, Godshall, Kirby, John, Mary, Hartley, Dawhon, and Webb among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Magatty
Anthony
Madeira
Pekin
Henghin
Godshall
Che Kirby- George
Carolina
Bachop
Sally
Ann
Haire
Camberwell
Lisboa
Ock
Hunter
Chesfer
Severn
Boden
Newnhants
Britannia
Bennett
Ain Fea
Flemor
Grace
Brisol
Barbidoes
Frither
Ditto
Mary, Webb
Genog
Barbados
Parley
Dawhon
Newfoundland
Psole
Hartley
Droens
Ainsigna
Tifton
Enidaley
Whitehavén
Barbadis
Artha
Davies
Roa
Montreal
Ercul
Hanter
Ais
Mary
Murr
Loridot
Washington Advances and French Aid Reported
The document recounts early May actions near Amboy and subsequent June defeats of Howe and Cornwallis, with Washington coordinating detachments. It notes de la Fayette arriving in Boston in early May amid cannon salvos and public acclaim, and references England's stance on French ports and potential war declarations affecting American vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Manchester
Dartmouth
Howe
Cordsallis
Ambey
Washington
Putnam
Reenswick
Gengral Washington
Howes
Cornwallis
Washingtont
Bagileeveral Cotllerd
M.de la Fayette
Boston
Pavir
Stormont
France
England
Maritime Intelligence From Dover To Antigua
A long extract recounts arrivals including the Harmony and the Devonshire at Dover with passengers Major Gordon and Colonel Christie en route to England. It notes Quebec departure, Burgoyne’s army context, and array movements on the lake region. Reports from Lynn and Antigua describe American privateers capturing vessels, burning ships, and taking crews, with details on the Fly privateer and damaged captains, plus Lloyds navy mail from Lisbon about convoy movements and merchant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Harmony
Stanelitt
Devonshire
Pennlington
Raffel
Quebec
Major Gordon
Canada
Christie
Siaferto
Buquet River
Lake Chamiplain
Crowd-Point
Burgypaes
Cadetonti
Waitink
Ariel
Burgoyne
Fettin
England
Eitrat
Harwich
Lynn
Rotterdam
Lydn
Yarmouth
Cunningham
France
Yarmouth-roads
Jamidica
Cape Real
Claigowe
Mill
Quhry Nears
Cape Coast
Engiz
MiGsteney Bartek Hom
Obsolete Court Note and Grain Prices Report
At large Waslat Yelfion faced trial for a crime and was acquitted though referred to a prior sentence. A royal pardon of 86 pounds is granted to Elizabeth Parker for aiding and defiling her master Levy in coinage offences. The Martyr 18 guns ship was captured by the Americans. Grain prices listed: Wheat 46s-54s 0d, Barley 20s-24s 0d, Rye 23s-24s 6d, Oats 13s-18d, Pale Malt 24s-29s 0d, Brown Malt 24s-27s 0d, Peas 31s-33s 0d, Hog Peas 24s-25s, Beans 28s-33s 0d, Turnips 26s-28s 0d, Reed 29s-30s 0d, Rape feed prices. Fine flour 40s per sack. Second 37s, Third 34s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yelfion
Elizabeth Parker
Cérn-Exchange
Lewes Races 1777 Lewes Plate and Handicap Fixtures
Lewes races feature King’s Plate events with multiple horses and owners contesting heats. Notable contenders include Sir John Shelley, Duke of Richmond, Mr. Vernon's bay horses, and Lord Grosvenor’s entries in July and August meetings with purses from 160 to 25 guineas, detailing horses, colors, and riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes Races
Phisktay
Tooes
Ogete
Horfe
Mr. J's
Jack of Chetwind
Sir John Sheltey
Ovid
Lod Nzhefter
Eurus
Turser
Danny
J. Lade
Courier
O’ ‘Kelly
Ogilvy
Grosvenor’s Bay
Mr. Vernon's
Lewes
Vernon
Bay Ce
Widman
Duke of Richmond
N'S Bay
Warwick
Pon
Tay
Sir John Shelley
Tay Co Houghton
Loch Abiniddn
Joe Wen
J. Shelley
Feday
J Rennymat
Mr. Adams
Stender
John
Lin& Sin
Harry Featherstone
Mr. Hare
Coure
Sheley
Ty Herod
Spy
Charles Banbury
Lord Esten
F. Poole
Fohig Shelley
Ch. c. Leveride
Duke of Rieharsna
Hibbard
William Guife
Napier
Yates
C. Barfiefield
Hart Muffin Mystery Stuns Local Café Patrons
Patrons flocked to a downtown café after a peculiar pastry disappearance, sparking chatter about a missing muffin and a supposed prank. Staff investigated security footage while customers speculated on a hidden message.
Fragmentary Rhyme Fragment on Swift Scamper
A garbled verse fragment describes a swift creature scurrying down stairs and a crowd sniffling with restrained laughter. The lines hint at a lamenting refrain and a final exclamation of joined mirth, without clear narrative or attribution.
To be sold by auction at premises on Monday sale
Mr Ridgeway offers household goods including furniture and a greenhouse and exotic plants from El Paso. The sale occurs after the estate sale and features cows a fire horse hay-cart plow and gardening implements. Viewing Friday and Saturday at the premises and Ridgeway’s in Fenthorché.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Houthold
el Paso
John Sylvester
Hackbey
Three Crowns
Newington
Maidenhead
Berks
Phasines
Mr. Payn
Foy ‘Gleek
Maidenheid
Freehold Estate at Ruxly Farm Near London for Sporting Gentlemen
At Garraway's Coffee-house a compact freehold estate called Ruxly Farm, Thames Ditton, Surrey, is offered by order of the executrix of CHINERY. It includes a well built backa house with improvements, a farm yard, granary, coach house, tables, and limited right of common land. Located 47 miles from London, near market towns, with access to several counties and hounds kept nearby. Printed particulars available at Hare and Mounds in Cligatė and Mr Ridsewig in Fenchurch Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garraway
Chinery
Ruxly Farm
Ciagate
Thames Dittod
Surry
Ivery Fish
Pleasig
Sussex
Kent
Middlesex
London
Hampton Court
Kidgtom
Epsom
Claremont
Ridsewig
Fenchurch -Streer
Ridgeway
Isaac Campart
Fitudte
Huntingdon
Strees
St. Nedt’s
County of
Mr. Ridgeway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vipenday Arisded
Ayndard
Crete
Taei
Emden
His Majesty’s
Deptford
Smith
New-York
Vigo
Spain
Prince George
Whitehaven
Jamaica
Southampton
Dominica
Elizabeth
Douting
Cork
Jane
Stephenson
Tobago
Bristol
Montferratt
St. John’s
Antigua
Furie
Martinique
Cadherne
Roger
Scallion
Dublin
Thomas
Palmer
Wivers
Palmér
St. Pierre’s
Martiniqué
Eallion
Pierge’s
Betty
Darcy
Elizabetts
Byrne
Liverpool
Jangaité
Lisbon
Hanover
Todd
Lowestolfe
Hecker
GraGhopper
Thicott
Pordsmouth
Maieiia
la Tussalay
Admiralty
Chester
Scotland
Portmouth
Spithead
Weazel
Warren
Gunea
Neptune
Bartle
Dittle
Eton
George Damer
Lord Milton
Secord
Lionel Damer
Richy
Pice
Robert Buealik
Vauxnall
Taylors
Pam
Lot
Sixtebni
Hart
John G ¥Lvester
Adfo Z
Hackay Cofféé Tisure
Fencharen-steet
Burn
Stanwell
Pickering
Lacie
Telemachus
Woodiward
Arctid Corp
Kofper
Pete Sphaber
Invick-Line
Sw.newton
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