Privateers seize ships and treasure from Hermione tale
The privateers captured four ships from Whitehaven Jamaica and Waterford, then seized cargo from the Hermione at Cadiz Bay. A second bag of gold doubles the captors’ gains to twenty seven thousand pounds. Reports claim priests’ deaths over treasure, while Hermes is to be examined at Deptford for hidden riches. Notables include Pizarro and Cortes referenced, and Dr. Pemberton receives royal pension amid court notes. Fires at Orange Street and Barnet races update.
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Jamaica
Waterford
Diang
St. Kitts
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Cadiz Bay
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Cortex
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Cortez
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Berlin
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Pemberton
City of London
Robert, Ladbroke
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Robert Alsop
Thomas Rawlinson
Marthe Dickinson
Edward Grofe
Edmond Adlington
Virginia Street
Tower
Proposals on Newfoundland and protecting British interests
PUBLICUS argues that Newfoundland must be defended and settled to secure fisheries, trade, and regional balance. He recommends felling St John island, settling convicts with land grants, and forming battalions to rapidly populate and fortify the island, aiding Nova Scotia and pressuring Canada’s borders. He cautions against dishonorable peace terms and urges government to deny rumors. The letter pressures policy and defense measures.
Funeral of Cheese Factor John Wallsworth at Warrington
A letter from Warrington notes the Aug 7 burial at the Quaker burying ground of John Wallsworth late of Appleton Cheshire cheese factor. It reports an allegedly applauding funeral oration by Samuel Fothergill, who was then distant and unaware of Wallsworth’s death until after interment. The letter writer’s name is unknown, urging caution.
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London
Ft. Po
Warrington
Quakers
J. Wallsworth
Appleton
Cheshire
Sam. Fothergill
John Wallsworth
Samuel Fothergill
John Wallworth
London Evening Post 1722 Stocking of Funds and News Report
To the Author of the London Evening Post Sir X INCE that fatal and ever memorable year 1722. Stock-jobbing hath never been at a greater height than at this time for scarce a day passes, but the public funds are either hoisted up or sunk down 2 or 3 percent. Reports of peace terms between Great Britain and France seem spread by high stations. An officer’s letter hints at an eve of battle as French forces may be compelled to fight or fly. News of the Charming Nelly from Carolina capturing a large French ship Bien Amie. Blenac sails to Europe with weakly manned fleets and scarce stores. Lisbon reports fleets blocked at Ferrol and Carthagena. Portsmouth dispatches Active and Hermione. Trade inwards and outwards listed. A wedding at St Peter’s church, Cornhill, Mr. Cook to Mrs. Trigg. Death of Sir Nicholas Hackett Carew, Bart. of Surrey militia, leaving no male heirs.
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Cook
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