Maritime arrivals charm Liverpool and distant ports
On Wednesday August 22 maritime movement fills the ledger with arrivals at Liverpool Gibraltar and Dover. Vessels from Antigua Boston Cork London and Jamaica dock or depart as townsfolk recount a dramatic rowing challenge and a court dinner with a turtle for the General Post Office clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Nancy Cragg
Tortois
Lilly
Salk Tide
Antigua
John
Breakhill
Virginia
Gibraltar
Pitt, Soheir
Boston
Faro
Jonge Tollis Tromp
Strover
Catrick
Dominica
Diana, White
London
Cork
Rochelle
Bourdeaux Packet
Barbadoes
Betty
Lees
Ditto
Madeira
Lisban
Hellen
Diamond
Angin
Brick
America
Harvey
New York
Friendship
M Catlock
Philadelphia
Nancy
Suky
Robinson
Fron
Drite
ES Aiget
Portsmouth
Dover
Adtive
Moxon
Ancona
Troman
Hayton
Musquito Shore
Great Marlow
Inbisg
Jamaica
Avinnah
Tobin
Dito
S Hodgson
Love
Passmore
Lisbon
Trimmer
Wellin
Mermaid
Higgins
Cephalonia
Dorothy
Creighton
Vulture
Feeditis
Dolphin
Brown
Honoras
London Gazette Rumors of Seized Ship Crown and Habel
Reports from Lisbon dated Aug 22 state William Williams, master of the brigantine Crown and Habel, arrested after fleeing Cadiz. the vessel and cargo remains seized at St Eu statia by order of the governor. Duke Clement of Bavaria dies childless, leaving no heir to Elector Palatine. Prince Frederick William christened at Potsdam with imperial and royal sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
William Williams
Pala Zine
Berlin
Prince of
Prussia
Potzdam
Frederick William
Bostia
Ferdinand of
Prufsia
Orange
Spanish troops left at New Orleans by General O’Reilly
A fragment reports Spanish forces remaining in New Orleans not exceeding 400 after General O’Reilly’s departure. It notes French inhabitants leaving the country and mentions Madrid granting free trade with Havana and Old Spain for sixteen years, implying unsettled matters in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meric
Charles-Town
South
Cabelinds
New Orleans
O'Reilly
Court of
Madrid
Havana
Old Spain
Unfortunate double murder near Andover shocks town
SaliBury reports a corporal and seven Rafane regiment soldiers left Down-house at one. A shooting in the pass near Andover wounded and killed a comrade, coroner’s inquest returns verdict of wilful murder. Suspect remanded to Rochester gaol as case proceeds. Newcastle lists names connected to York mining case with several gentlemen and officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaliBury
Hans
Andover
Rafane
Wrochester Gaol
Capeceesy
Newcastle
York Agiggs
Thomas Smith
George Earl of
Pomfret
Sir Bigby Legard
Ganton
Peter Confet
Konnyton
Royal News and Naval Notices from Weymouth to Portsmouth
The report notes His Royal Highness Prince William and Princess Augusta traveling plans with a royal entourage scarce lodging at Weymouth. Parliament updates deny Heyder Ally breaking a treaty, praising Prince in India. Thomas Goddard Shire knight gains health, and bills solicit sailors to join ships at Portsmouth and Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
S&c. At
Prince William Iry
Mijesty
Donalter Wales
Rhatham
Weymouth
Pynsent
Somerlethhires
Tytad
Heyder
The Luttrell Controversy and Duke of Grafton
A parliamentary letter condemns Luttrell and the Duke of Grafton for rewarding Luttrell’s service. The writer labels Luttrell’s actions as prostitution of public virtue, noting the young man’s bold claim to government merit and the Duke’s patronage. The passage questions ethics, rank, and political allegiance amid royal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luttrell
Duke of Grafton
Colonel Luttrell
House of Lords
Mr. Luttreil
LETT Land Parcels For Sale Near Gedione Surry
To be LETT, and entered upon at Michaelmes next, several farms offered near Gedione in Surry. Premises shown by John Vine at East Park or Mr Bakeley in The Strand London. Buhcourt farm 343 acres, Rough Beach 140 acres, Broad Bridge 149 acres. In occupation of John Holcomb, Thanas Holcomb, John Alles. Capable of improvement, suitable for corn or pasture with fine crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelmes
Horn
Burflow
Gedione
Surry
John Vine
East Park
Mr. Bakeley
Strand
London
Buhcourt
John Holcomb
Rough Beach
Thanas Holcomb
Broad Bridge
John Alles
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John Thomas
Blackfriars Bridge
Erith
Billingsgate
King’s Arms Tavern
Cornhill
General Post Office
Lord North
St. John
Bellona
William Talbot
Robieton
Pitt
Middle-Temple
Lord Chatham
Maraiso
Afford
Kent
Keyfer
Alexander Isaks Keyfer
Bury-street
St. Mary-axe
Town-malling
Brooke
Francis Brooke
Highgate
Mary Pointer
Kensinggo
Gore
James Curtis
Sutton-Ptage
Hannah Shallett
Edmund Shallett
Bridge-house
Southwark
Elizabeth Hodson
London Evening
Heaven
Digxife
Zamorato
St. Alban’s
Cumberland
Lord Bute
Ireland
Cuninghame
Gisherne
Kinsales
Princess of Wales
Duke of Bedford
England
Gisborne
Lord Townshend
Frasur
Kinsale
Lord Teaunsoend
Grvorne
Coninghame
Kinsare
London Gazette
Country News
Richard Warren
Lingéord
Paternofter-rew
Ought
Oxford
Raikes
Gloucester
Mratz
Baker
Bachehet Instone
Simons and Co
Bary
Raii
Norwich Fisher
Barrys
Marcher
Shave
Ipswich
Asis and Co
Birmisghan
Mir
Leeuriing
Greeer
Ju Chichester
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