Death toll rise in shipwreck and shop blast tale grows
The report recounts survivors of a shipwreck on the Letitia of Solway bound for Newport from Sligo, with Captain Hayet among those living on the seventh day. A separate blast in Edinburgh kills Harvey and injures others, while several bystanders save two men trapped in the debris. London readers are urged to consider questions about brewers’ price raises and the Beer Act profits, with a detailed list of inquiries about stock, deliveries, and potential gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Colonsay
Letitia
Solway
Sligo
Newport
Ballatt
Elgin
Harvey
William Fraser
James Finlay
Finlay
Fraser
Laurence Calder
James Bowie Maltman
James Grant
Taylor
John Adams
James Ross
Bowie
Grant
Almos
Calder
Ross
London
Hether
Translation of a Letter from the Hague 1760 Memoir
A lengthy retelling from the Hague discusses plans of various European powers, noting the Army of the Prince de Soubise and British naval idle prospects. It reports on claims about Count de Fuentes, Spanish stance on Guadalupe, and ministerial divisions over a royal marriage. Letters from New York and Jamaica update forces, privateers, and anti privateer measures, with Jamaica incidents of rebel enslaved groups. Also noted are appointments, deaths, social scenes, and public wells promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Maubert
London
Prince de Soubise
Count de Fuentes
Guadalupe
England
Spain
Privy Council
France
Austria
New York
Carolina
Lee
Cape Fear
Dartmouth
Cape Finisterre
King’s
S {Mall
Jamaica
Westmoreland
St. Elizabeth
Isaac Lamm
Ipswich
Morse
Princess Dowager of
Wales
Edward Young
Stephen Hales
Pitt
Swithin’s Lane
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Griffiths
Fe’nnight
York
Thomas Gulby
West-Retford
East-Markham
Reéord
West-Drayton
Nottinghamshire
Dockhead
John Leman
Bond-street
Battle Bridge
Gray’s Inn Lane
Islington
Tottenham Court
Merchants urge more warships to curb French privateers
Mercator argues the rising loss of merchant ships to French frigates endangers trade and calls for discipline to boost naval forces. He suggests converting 20 capital ships into 40 frigates and stationing them to clear the seas, preserving shipping liberty. The piece also notes satirical commentary on public news and reports on prices, stocks, and local appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mercator
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Rhode-Island
West-Indies
Lonpox-Evening-Post
Queen Anne
Leas
Drywit
Society For Improvement of
Bretagne
Paris
Ife
Africa
Par
Gloucester
St. James’s Chapel
James Hayden
George Wooley
Hon
South Sea Company
Dover
Lisbon
Bank of England
Cooke
Liverpool
Virginia
Brest
Leland
India
Bank An
Exch. Bull
Bank Circus
Navy
C. Gl
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