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London Evening Post in London, Middlesex

28 Feb 1740

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London Evening Post

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London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 28, 1740

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Admiralty news and noble deaths in 1740 London

The London Evening Port reports ill health of Sir Humphry Howarth and Admiral Caveggyth, royal family attendance at Godparents, and ships ordered into commission at the Admiralty. It notes the death of Alexander Earl of Marchmont at Polwarth House, listing his offices and lineage, and mentions Sir Thomas Langley’s death and the Langley heir.

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Humphry Howarth Radnor Admiral Caveggyth Admiral Cavegttith Spain Prince and Princess of Wales Lord North Guilford Peston Frederick Montague Bertie Ancaster Mediterranean Cuiiflehurst Kent Gibraltar Te Gloucester Clinton Admiralty Colchester Garlington Torbay Parker Cambridge Wharwood Prince Frederick Orford Augustus Fitzroy Court of Delegates Arches Lord Onslow Polwarth Saville Ftrest Alex Lander Earl of Marchmont Blaiunberry Lord Polwarth Adbraes Greenlaw Order of the Thistle L-ifton Scoland Berwickhire Scotland Denmark Congress of Cantursy Berwick Alexander Hume-Campbell Uxbridge Thomas Langley Barr Roger Lagley Bart Gilbert Langley
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Extrait from a private Eater on European intrigues

An Extrait from Paris discusses Spain's displeasure with Sardinia over alleged intrigues against the Catholic monarch and potential British ties. It notes Cardinal Fleury pressuring Turin, debates about Britain’s alliance, and warnings of Spain and France actions. A Hague letter discusses Dutch troop augmentation, East India Patent renewal, and Spanish aims to disrupt British interests. A Madrid matter covers a Dutch ship seized by Spanish privateers and Dutch protest to recover the vessel.

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Spain Sardinia the Two Sicilies Great Britain Tuscany Cardinal Fleury Turin Italy Amsterdam France Republick States General East India Company Hague Ireland Minorca Gibraltar Ministry of the Republick M. Vander Meer Count de la Madrid
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Reverend Wonefield Arrives After Farewell Sermon Tour

Anapolis reports Rev. Mr. Wonefield traveled from Philadelphia where he preached nineteen times at New York and various towns to large congregations. In Philadelphia he offered a farewell sermon as the church overflowed, and thousands listened as they moved to Society Hill. He preached again near Waitely Creek to about 90 listeners, with nearly 3000 arriving on horseback. He will proceed to Georgia by land through Virginia and North Carolina.

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Anapolis Maryland Wonefield Philadelphia New York Society Hill America Waitely Creek Georgia Virginia North Carolina
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Bevesley Gifts and Spanish War Hardship Report

Bevesley reports Charles Pelham MP donated four oxen and ten pounds of bread to local housekeepers by the town, described as aid to the needy regardless of freedom status. A Corunna letter notes English residents may walk streets but face imprisonment unless they enlist for the King of Spain, a harsh and inhumane hardship.

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Bevesley Charles Pelham Benjamin Windsor Corunna Spain
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Hereford Bishop Lies Dangerously Ill

London report states The Right Reverend the Bishop of Hereford is gravely ill, with officials noting the condition as serious and critical as medical care is being provided.

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London Bisop Hereford
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