War aims and tense Stockholm advices amid Swedish-Russian tensions
The piece notes royal resolve to secure the realm by arms for a just cause and lasting peace under God's blessing. Advices from Stockholm recount renewed animosity over Major Sinclair’s murder, with Sweden pledging protection while orders push war. Commissary warns ships to avoid Peterhead to dodge Swedish pursuit.
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Stockholm
Major Sinclair
Kithans
Cna
M. Beituenetf
Sweden
Soms
Tor
Russia
Toe
Peter Sout
Desceut
Dublin News Briefs From Aug 8 Point to Fires and Deaths
Laurina's death mourned, Widow of Sir Aaron Gore noted for character. Fires plague Tomudaragzh and Wicklow houses. suspicion on Edward Fitz-Gerald. Customs seizure of vinegar masquerading as liquor on Quayside. press hot in Dublin and Waterford. Ambrose Congreve dies. William Goodwin named High Sheriff of Wicklow. Robert Usher murdered at Rathdrum. Deputy Clerk William Parry dies. Fire at Dunleer Smith's Forge damages malt house. oatmeal prices slip in Newry market.
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Dublin
Laurina
Ashe
St. George Athe
Bathop
Derry
Gore
Aaron Gore
House of Commons
Freeman
Tomudaragzh
Wicklow
Edward Fltz-Gerald
Howt- 10
Uie Quays
Waterford
Ambrose Congreve
William Goodwin
Cotheen
Eiq
John Smith
Deceas
Robert Usher
Rathdrum
Dantzick
Oatmeal Seller Refuses Offer Shies Away to Distant Markets
A man in the country holds a large quantity of oatmeal and, when neighbors offered 17 shillings per cwt, he responded that he has none to spare. He is said to be shipping the stock toward distant markets to avoid being judged for his folly.
Fire at Edinburgh bakery sparks massive blazes in Aberdeen
Reports from Aberdeen describe a dreadful fire Tuesday caused by servants at Mr Wanean's bakery in Broad Gate. Tenements were consumed within hours, though no lives were lost. Crowds watched East India ships decks crowded. Last Friday Lord Provost and magistrates greeted Bompay governor and officers aboard the Commodore's ship. This day, Mr Henry M'Kenzie, longtime officer and lieutenant of the garrison, died.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
East India
Nootlny
Clenry M‘kenzie
Ramillies Era Militry Fashion and Europe Policy Reflections
London reports on Franco Austrian tensions and a French assurance about German peace aims. Observers question reliability while Parliament focuses on military reforms and parade intelligence. Notices describe changes in troops discipline, hair powder, and uniforms, and recall Ramillies era wigs. A Baltic war note recalls prize rules affecting Woollen Trade, with cautious merchant commentary. A baptism at Becket, Shrevenham notes the lordship’s family.
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London
France
Empire
Europe
Germany
Henry Woteon
Hyde Park
Battle of Ramillies
Rifum Teneatis
Russia
Sweden
Colton
Becket
Shrevenham
Berks
Viscount Barrington
Bothefia
Anne
Obituary notices and military updates from London and beyond
Died Sunday Nathaniel Fowler a copying clerk at the Duke of Manchester office in London. Reports of naval activity with Sir John Norris, regimental reviews at Norwich, and deaths including Capt. Lee and others. Also notes on prizes, voyages, coroners, and local end-of-life notices across Bath, Derby, Hampstead, and Ipswich.
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Prescot Street
Goodman’s Fields
Nathaniel Fowler
Duke of Manchester
London
Minster
England
Golchester
War-Office
Whitehall
Churchill
Norwich
Cholmondeley
Regiment of Foot
Lee
Grenadier
St. George’s Tombland Church
Harvey
Grenadiers
Portugal
John Norris
Havannah
Dartmouth
Royal George
Marlborough
Sir John Norris
Torbay
Jamaica
Wentworth
Hambourg
Sweden
Denmark
Bath
Charles Lamotte
Prince of Wales
Soo
Northampton
Samuel Foxlow
Tideswell
Deroy
Tuthbury
Derby
Stafford
Nottingham
Leicester
Warwick
Thomas Gregson
Row of
Newington
Anthony Benn
Inner- Temple
Finchley Common
Whetstone
Aptley
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