Guildhall Landmen Bounty for Military Service Declared
Lonpon Gualdhall December 19 1759 notice from the Guildhall Committee offering five guineas to able bodied landmen who enlist within one month after December 28 during the continuance of the current war. Those enlisted receive free admission to trades within the city and must present a good conduct certificate upon discharge. Committee meetings set for Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays in the Guildhall in London during election week.
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Gualdhall
Lonpon
Gt Guildhall
Lond
Ewig
Perons
Great Britain
orces HODGE+S
Gwildhall
Lett Estate at Highitregt Green near Chesham Buckingh
To be LETT and entered upon immediately either on a Repairing Lease or Building Lease the Capital Mansion House of Che affham Bois in Bucks formerly the Seat of fort Cheyne near Amersham Common twenty six miles from London. The property includes land for meadow and pasture with brick earth chalk and brick-making materials nearby and a fine Bowling Green and Kitchen Garden. Enquire of Mr John Davis at Chelles near Amersham for details and viewing.
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Cheaffham Bois
Buck
Fort Cheyne
Amersham Common
London
Almertham
Chefham
Chesham
John Davis
Chelles
Amersham
Complex European News and Provisions Shortage Report
From Lisbon to London and Dresden resolves a mix of notices. Reports detail a large consignment of Concagna leaves for medicine and a mass release of Jesuits choosing secular life or convent options. A famine warning cites bread and cattle shortages with guards and blockades, while troops winter in open fields and Austrian moves near Torgau are noted.
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Agetam
Dresden
Meisen
Leipsigk
Lusatia
Bohemia
Elbo
Prague
Afroe
Prufian
Arguy
Willaruff
Feggat
Freyberg
Genrdarms
Guardgjand
Berlin
Ferdinand
Willoon
Saxony
Silesia
Pomegania
Beck
Cannan
Torgau
Groffehayn
Sileliz
Lippadt
Gielen
Buzbach
Friedberg
Hague
Baron Reisbach
Vienna
Glory of Albion and naval exploits in 1760 era
The poem praises Albion and its deeds, with references to kings, battles, and liberty. It notes Admiral Boscawen preparing for a voyage to relieve Hawke, Saunders to command an expedition, and ships fitting for East Indies and West Indies service. Reports from Cadiz, Lisbon convoys, insurrection in the Americas, and a mutiny incident near Smyrna add to the era’s volatile naval scene. A Bristol arrival and a Liverpool wreck are also described, along with various maritime movements and incidents.
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Albion
Orient
Funes
Boscawen
Pontouth
SircEdward
Hawke
Saunders
East-Indies
West- Indies
Groyne Mail
Broderiék
Cadiz
Havino
Gosport
Cape
Richard Edwards
Mwed de
Lisbon
Newfoundland
Gorce
Wilson
Smyrna
France
Amsterdam
Morlaix
Cape la Hogue
Koningsberg
Bristol
D. O
Butbo Bank
Liverpool Harbour
Prince Henry
Dawson
Beltatt
Highlake
John Henry and Son
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Deceas
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Kelway
Sabath
Veale
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Lith
Gaddéfen
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Combe
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Myddleton
Inner Temple
Tondon
Markenfield
Ripon
County of York
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Raeger
Whitwell
Richmont
Jasnés Metcalfe
Alfo
Bracks
Heighington
County of Durham
John Lockup
Williamsfield
Richard Corner
Dixon
Richmond
Charles Bill
King’s Bench
Lotion
Fagmy
Highitregt Green
Hertfont
Job
Mr. Worrall
Bookfeller
Yard
Temple Har
Londam
Holland
von Gomez
Kreyre‘d’ Andrade
Rio de la Plata
America
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Rhittle
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William Whitehead
Laurent
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Beard
Savage
Cox
Cooper
Bar
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Warren
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Dr. Nares
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