Storms and shipwreck tales from an antique harbor
An old account recounts a gale at Spithead, a schooner wreck near Cape St. Mary’s, and survivors’ struggles at Placentia. It notes vessels from Bristol, Amsterdam, and Newfoundland, with crews enduring hunger, cold, and improvised shelters. A Nevis letter mentions Falkland Warships and Jamaica-bound troops. A Kent manor burglary details a violent intrusion and robbery of a silver snuff box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigtan
Heatherhead
Odrington
Botcalston
Antigua
Spithead
Caine
Wisbech
Norris
Bristol
Fan. Tv
Cadiz
Graham
Amsterdam
God Almighty
Stormaster
Henry Trough
Pool
Placentia
Newfoundland
la Perche
Barnstaple
Robert Traverse
Cork
John Jennings
West Country
Candidate seeks Parliament seat in Norwich election
A fragmented, archaic notice presents a candidate declaring his consent to stand for Parliament in Norwich to replace the late Walter Bacon. He appeals to Freemen Freeholders, loyalty to King George and the constItution, and promises dedicated service for trade and city prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nocn
Sdath
Prem
India
York Buildings
Oval
London
Engtity Gopper
Welch Ditto
South Sea
Dino
Ditto
Norwich
Walter Bacon
Deceas
George
Notice to Persons with Demands on Late Stephen Whitaker
Demands upon the late Stephen Whitaker of Oxford Road Bidckemyaker are to be paid forthwith to his Executors Mr William Bar and Mr Robert Soviet or to their attorney at law Robert Aaidietys at 2H Persons in Arpab near Gratens door. Nonpayment may lead to legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AK Ball
D Co
White’s Chocolate-House
St. James’s-street
s-Head-Inn
Fry
Bell Inn
Friday- Street
Benj. Stead
Lawrence- Lane
Cheapside
London
William Slaughter
Colebrook
Bare Markes
Dorchester
Oxfordshire
Apple
Fairford
Gloucestershire
George Cowles
Lotver Northgate
Gloucester
William Moore
Ross
Hiei Whitaker
Oxford Road
Bidckemyaker Sr
Deceas
Robert’ Aaidietys
Ftd
Stephen ‘Whitaker
William Bar
Robert’ T
Awdley
Gratens
Andrews
Cannonstreet
Cordingly
Andie
Moore
Arlingronttiert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nevis
Falkland
Lee
Saunsers
Charlton
Kings TE Theatre
Haymarket
Ames Fry
Aia Coir
Frue’ Gill Secen
Clack
Thomas Edwards
Wifheth
Side &Sgiles
Newton
Iyland
Sutton
Janes
Edmund
Kincolnshire
J. Moore
Columbariums
Old Fish-ftreet
Fr. Nicnortis
M.D. C.M.L.S
F.R.S. N.es
Elefe Le&turés
Joh Clarke
Royal Exchange
Glass-fellers Arms
Globe Tavern
Fleetstreet
Winbledon
Surrey
Kingston
Croydon
John Hopkins
Tooting
Wimbledon
James Hopkins
Lombard Street
Esat
Sagathy
Duroy
Hart-street
Bow-street
Covent Garden
London Daily Post
Rhofe
N. B. Fire
Fauuit Ie
London Dairy Post
H. Woodfall
Little Britain
Astley
St. Paul’s Church-yard
St. James Street
Chapman
Pall-Mall
Any
Cox
Fisher
Tom
Cortthiw
Robert Walpole
Fr.' Haines
R. Francklin
Covens Garden
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