Contemplated Alliance Shifts in European Power Balance
Extract from Political Reflections argues England should reset with Russia, avoid Prussian ties, and unite with Austria Hanover and Maritime Powers to deter rivals and protect Pomerania. Reports Edinburgh appoints Patrick Boyle to council, Sir William Flemming dies, arms seized in Argyll, and Mrs Margaret Dickson dies in Inveresk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Abb’s
Fairands
Buchanness
Berwick
Edinburgh
Patrick Boyle
Shaulton
Balmerino
Deceas
Elgin
William Flemming
Handafyd
Glasgow
Argyll
Lodg
Dumbarton
Margaret Dickson
Lord Elchies
College of Justice
Robert Dickson
Inveresk
Privateer Attack On A Leith Vessel Described
An early 18th century letter from North Shields recounts the Leith ship David of Leith, with Master Thomas Pillins, being captured by the privateer Louis Quinzieme near the Berwick area after leaving Ely Harbour. The crew reports mercy from the privateers, who looted clothing but spared women, and notes the captain’s successful attempt to scuttle his ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotland
Edinburgh
David
Leith
Thomas Pillins
Holland
George Drummond
London
North Shields
Culloden
Patrick Forsyth
Ely Harbour
Berwick Bay
Fairn Islands
Berwick
Cocker Island
Matter
Fire at Chandling-Office and multiple blazes shock Norwich
Norwich reports a Sunday fire at a chandling office in Duke's Palace Yard owned by Mr Chamberlayn destroying the building, adjoining dwelling, and stock of tallow and candles. A separate fire at Ellesden near the city burned two houses. Reports from London detail impeachment proceedings against Lord Lovat, royal assent to a tax bill, lottery notes, and various appointments. other items include ship movements, robberies, drownings, and a dramatic ball at Tackley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Norwich
Duke’s Palace
Chamberlayn
Oliver Simpson
Hellesden
London
Lord Lovat
Tower of London
House of Peers
Murray
Commanodore Smith
Britann
France
Lord Leigh
Worcestershire
John Wakeling
Southwark
Lavington
St. Paul’s
Exeter
Clagget
Drummond
Lord Kinnoul
Dravington
Joseph Layton
Lady Hervey
Ickworth
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Hague
Saweden
Westphalia
Germany
Charles XII
Russia
Austria
Hanover
Pomerania
Prussia
Count Oxensteirn
Guildhall
Lynn
Stephen Allen
St. Margaret’s Hill
Lee
Willes
Parker
Juf
Baron the Wright
Reynolds
Baron the Abney
Clarke
Jodrell
Lord Cromaine
Tackley
Oxford
Kettleton
Charwell
Waller
Thomas Berresford
Hockley
Brickhill
Bedfordshire
Mr. Berresford
Berresford
Spithead
Hampshire
Daniel
Cape Breton
Dungeness
Kingston
Admiral Townshend
Plymouth
Torrington
Sheerness
St. Abb’s Head
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