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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 31, 1758
Page
3
On the 16th instant died a Constable of Scotland and the herb he prepared is cited in records. Thursday last died here Colin Campbell, Baron of Right Honorable the Countess of Exsol, fidiciary to the Commissioners of his Majesty's Board of Customs.
York Aug 29 The Battalion of the Militia for the North Division of the West Riding is formed into eight Companies. Captains include Lascelles Plompton Morley Giggleswick Weddel Newby Sir Cecil Wray Duncombe Copgrave Jolliffe Nun-Monkton Horsfield Thorpe and Thornton Thornville. Also notes Henry Terry committed to the Castle on suspicion in the murder of Daniel Clark of Knaresborough.
Deal port notes Aug 30 report several transports and coasters arriving from the Westward under convoy of the Arundel man of war. Most transports sail for the River. Revenge and Arundel remain in the Downs with outward-bound coasters. A free gale from east-northeast.
Tuesday Weynantz leaves for Sweden from Jermyn Street while Messengers are sent after the council. Promotions in the army include Captain Lidmenant and Major in the 48th Regiment. Canon Residentiary Philip Barton installed. Lady Spenc er bears a son at Wimbleton. marriages noted in Kent and London. A mob disturbance near St Bartholomew’s, many deaths, and a balcony collapse at Cornhill. Kent hops ahead despite rain. Walking Smugglers caught with Tea and India fabrics.
Postscript reports a Spanish fleet of 31 ships of the line and 12 frigates sailing for the Mediterranean. From Madrid and Berlin dated Aug 10 and 22, news details sieges at Cuftrin, movements of Saxons and Austrians, and Marlborough’s forces coordinating with Prince Ferdinand. Also notes Flora's treasure voyage to Cadiz and Admiral Reggio’s return, plus various shipping and local society items.
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