Diplomatic Remittance and Ceremonial News From Europe
Reports from the latest mail describe ambassador Fuenclara’s journey to Dresden with funds from Spain and the Two Sicilies to cover travel costs and gifts worth over 700 000 florins for the Princess Royal. After completing duties in Naples he will return to continue his role. Also notes on Free Masonry explanations and Scottish church sermons urging repentance and a likely broad reform.
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Fuenclara
Spain
Dresden
Two Sicilies
Emsbafsadas
Naples
Paris
Solomon
Jakin
Boaz
Irish Robbers Plague Dublin County Antrim Downe
A note reports gangs of about 30 villains raiding Antrim and Downe counties at night, breaking into homes of Sir Robert Adair, Col. Upton, Mrs. Studdart, and Mr Johnston. Four gang members were captured at Peter's Hill, Belfast, and goods recovered under oath. An Alehouse explosion in Charles Street killed four, injuring others, blamed on gunpowder from wrecks on the North Bull. Lord Mayor and Sheriffs directed rescue and recovery.
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Dublin
Fox
Antrim
Downe
Robert Adair
Ballymenah
Col. Upton
Temple-Patrick
Studdart
Drummore
Mr& Johnston
Redemmgp
Peter’s Hill
Belfast
Carrickfergus
Charles-street
Kall
Dunn
Drigkge
Fan sighted in Fife on Wednesday last
Report from Fife states that on Wednesday the 4th instant a Fan was observed in the vicinity, with observers noting its course and destination. Local authorities seek further reports to confirm the sighting and assess any potential impact.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Fife
Marriage notices and storm reports across York to Bristol
York Alderman Richard Thompson married Mrs Wilmer daughter of Capt Robert Wilmer. Arthur Braithwaite married Miss Kitty Thompton. Reports from Upton upon Severn and Bridgwater describe a violent storm with widespread flooding, destroyed sea walls, and loss of cattle and land. Major civic news includes Parliament candidate moves, Trinity House charity reform, royal court updates, and municipal elections across several boroughs.
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York
Richard Thompson
Wilmer
Robert Wilmer
Arthur Braithwate
Kitty Thompton
Gloucester
Upton Upon Severn
Bridgwater
Highbridge
Thornbury
Beafy
Chepstow
Arlingham
Aivre
Severn
Bristol
Osbourne
Wickwar
London Treaty of Marriage Drafted to Unite Armstead Parker
A Treaty of Marriage is on foot and will be consummated soon between Armstead Parker and a partner, according to contemporary notes. The arrangement hints at a formal union involving notable individuals of the era. Further details remain young and uncertain.
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London
Armstead Parker
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Vienna
Fan
Portmonk
Merlieurs Montcreif
Fisher
Church of Scotland
Country News
Peterborough
Rogers
Brentford
Middlesex
Trinity House
Pentack’s
Ijaid House
Prince of Wales
Kew
Norfolk House
Princess of Wales
Cannon
Princess Augusta
Royal African Company
Sir Ribey Lake, Bart
Charles Hayes
Xesterday
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Charles Joy
Deceas
Samuel Leffingham
Billingsgate
Jackson
William Aislabie
The
Imprest
Fos Rippon
Yorkshire
Charles Pelham
Beverly
County of
Town
Charles Hotham
Bat
Newark Upon Trent
General Sutton
Cockermouth
Wilfred Lawson
Midhurst
Sir Henry Peachy, Bart
Borough of
Winchelsea
Robert Bristow
Efy
Oxford
Lewis Barlow
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