Amsterdam Defense Debate Drives Dutch Military Build Up
The text discusses state policy favoring a standing army and naval armament to deter neighbors and support finances. It highlights Amsterdam and Dortrecht as key players pushing augmentation next year, with concerns over reducing troops and preserving fortifications. The balance of frugality against rising tensions in Europe shapes the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amterdam
Austria
Uotorege
Vilandas
Dortrecht
Europe
Republick
Sf Ie
Province of Holland
Amsterdam
Ireland News Briefs From Dublin December 22
Weather has caused two boats to Scotland with Irish crew sunk near the coast. Sir Edward Crofton dies in Lyons and is succeeded by his son Edward Crofton. Major Greeme of Johnston's Regiment dies. Lord Villiers, son of the Earl of Grandison, passes away in Waterford.
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Ireland
Donsghade
Dee
Scotland
Dublin
Edward Crofton, Barr
Lyons
France
Roscommon
Edward Crofton
County of Roscommon
Greeme
Col. Johnston
Regiment of Foot
Waterford
Lord Villiers
Earl of Grandison
Gibraltar
Boon
Liverpool
Santa Teresa
Blewett
Newfoundland
Naples
Joshua Barkham
Portsmouth
Isle of Wight
Chesburgh
L'rovision
Josiua Barkham
Portsmouth Harbour
Wragg
London
Aberdeen
Harwich
Newcastle
Zyn’s
Seville
San ‘Lucas
Betty
John Ivey
Killebeggs
Leghorn
Sylvia
Kennett
Cork
Cadiz
St. Lucar
Alfo
Jonge Berchant
Jobo Lahown
Londgan
Bremen
London Letters From West Indies Stir Parliament
Reported dispatches reach the Admiralty from Vice Admiral Vernon in the West Indies. Circular letters urge Members of the House of Commons to attend Parliament promptly. The situation is described as urgent with concerns over a dangerous display at the Black Horse hostelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vernon
West-Indies
House of Commons
Alehouse in Market-Lane and Royal Navy notices batch
Fragmentary 18th century column details political dispatches from Madrid to Marlborough and war readiness at home. Mentions Cony and Spanish manifestos, appointments in the Third Regiment of Foot Guards, Marine reshuffles, ships Defiance and Trial sailing to the West Indies, and a Tower Hill press gang. Reports deaths, weddings, and a lottery draw with many prize numbers and names of officials and gentry. Includes shipwrecks, captures, and maritime incidents near the Isle of Wight and Harwich with recoveries and losses.
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St. James’s Market
A. Cony
Great Britain
Madrid
Duke of Marlborough
Simpon
Wood
Oglevie
Blackerby
Nathaniel-Blackerby
Westminster
Marine
Cumberland
Long-Reach
Sheerness
West Indies
Tower-Hill
Whitehall
Great St. Bartholomew’s Church
Ferrick
House of Commons
Dupre
Belcher
Ulcombe
Maidstone
Kent
Phillips
Cittomhoufa
Kensington
Vere Beauclerk
Lord Vere Beauclerk
the Admiralty
Odiarn
Wentworth Odiarn
Armis
Scotland-Yard
Fen Atttack
Stepney Canesway
Thords Smith
Priscilla
Jamaica
Enfield
George Bourne
Simeon Stuart
Raper
Lowther
Too Beach
Leach
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