Naval Preparedness Amidst Spanish and French Threats
The piece argues that Britain must press naval power to deter Spain and France, noting Spanish ships in dock and French and Dutch forces. It cites France with 77 ships of the line and 39 frigates, Spain with 52 ships of the line and 26 frigates, and Britain larger with 156 ships of the line plus numerous frigates. It lists manpower totals, privateers, and colonial forces, and warns Spanish fleets may strike after the upcoming Flota voyage from America. It also mentions trade news, court appointments, and local notices.
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Mr. Goldsworth
Hotham
Cadiz
St. Lucar
Gibraltar
Admiral Osborn
Carthagena
M. de Clue
Spain
France
Duke of Buckingham
Isle of Rhe
Line
Great Britain
Ireland
America
Germany
West Indies
Mann
Armmorica
Europe
Guarda Costas
Notice to retainers of wine licences in Lincoln’s Inn
The Wine Licence Office at Lincoln's Inn warns that several persons hold retail wine licences under the last act of Parliament but have not collected them. If licences are not removed immediately these persons will be deemed retailers without licence and prosecuted for a penalty of one hundred pounds.
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Lee
Taylor
Weill-Yard
West-Smithfield
Cooke
Stoke Newington
Brooke
Eyres
William the Third
Holland
Prince of Orange
Lincoln’s Inn
Request to extend sewers commission in Essex and Kent
Joan Bracey, formerly of Stratford now at Great Ilford Essex, petitions the Commission of Sewers for the Levels of Havering Dagentam and surrounding counties. After thirty four years as clerk to the commissions, she asks to be continued on Cork to the new commission, citing fear of being supplanted and lack of other options.
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China
The
India Company
Pegu
Prince of Wales
Questor
Potter
Cavendish
Hannah
Africa
America
George
Jersey
Providence
Guernscy
Fortrose
St. Malo’s
Guildhall
Thomas Nugent
Thomas Garrard
Godfrey Lee Farrant
Samuel Hill
His Majesty’s High Court of Delegates
His Majesty’s High Court of Appeal
High Court of Admiralty
Brindley
Reyal
Hylton Castle
John Hylton
Wogan
East Indies
Dennington
Harefield
Middlesex
Church of England
Essex
Mippv
Lesex
Kent
Havering
Dagentam
Cork
Joan Brapey
Stratford
Great Ilford
N. B
Sincere Petition for County Register Election Support
A fragment from Warwickshire shows a candidate declaring intent to run for the Registership at the sessions of Parliament. The writer appeals to Noblemen Gentlemen and Eyre holders for votes and acknowledges the electorate’s consideration while offering humble service.
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Warwick
Parliament Laws and Naval News From Falmouth to Portsmouth
A review of English parliamentary practice since Edward III, Henry VIII, and later kings notes annual and triennial sessions and licensing rules. Extras from Falmouth report the Tartar and Glasgow warships pursuing a privateer. Portsmouth updates include Admiral Hawke’s arrival and naval movements toward America. Lent preachers and local clerical appointments are listed alongside weekly mortality, disease figures, and financial market quotes for Bank and India securities.
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K—s
Edward III
Cinque Paris
George I
England
Falmouth
Glasgow
Chace
Portsmouth
Hawke
Spithead
Winchester
Jason
Downs
King
Plymouth
Dublin
Rodney
America
Boscawen
Lion
Sainthill
Gibraltar
Granville
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
Frederick Woolaston
St. James’s
French
Chighetster
M. Ball
Whitehall
Dam Nie
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Airy
St. Magnus
London- Bridge
Brackenridge
St. Stephen
Coleman Street
Burton
St. Andrew
Holbourn
Vernon
St. Giles In the Fields
E de. Taylor
St. James
Clerkexwell
Rayne
St. Catherine
Chauncey
St. Saviour
Southwark
Howard
Bank Scock
India
Souh Sea
Datto
Ditto India Pate
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Gomsnon
Port L'Orient
Pondicherry
Norfolk
Chambers Clarke
Grove Gilles
M‘gaeken
Tryal Virgina
London
Virginia
Dr. James
Mr. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church Yard
William M.gacken
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