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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 19, 1738
Page
1
The London Evening-Post notes the latest mail arrivals from France and Holland, marking the prompt overseas correspondence reaching the capital. The brief item records the influx of foreign communications and the continuing flow of international news to London.
From Petersbourg dated July 22 an account of a renewed clash between the Russian army under Veldt Marshal Munich and Turkish forces on the Savrana frontier. The Turks attacked a Zaporoski Cossack position after dawn but were repulsed by disciplined defense, artillery and reserves, with heavy Turkish losses and a Turkish retreat toward the wood. The report notes continued Turkish movements toward the river front.
In Edinburgh a whale measured over 2.0 feet and entangled on rocks was killed by fishermen using darts and equipment. The carcass was brought ashore, with the prize claimed by Sir John Hume though the Admiral may contest ownership.
In Bristol on July 16 an officer of Brigadier Harrison’s regiment sought quartering for troops expected Saturday. Mayor Fortescue Aland refused until after the Tuesday session, ordering the soldiers out after a clash with the judge and envoy. Drums beat, soldiers left the city until Wednesday morning.
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