Plans for English expedition from Antigua to Cuba and Cartagena
The writer reports convoyed merchant ships under Fairnouth Windward Passage aiming for England and outlines expected naval actions. Four store ships and two 60 gun ships survive a hurricane near Antigua and are to sail with Admiral Cathcart’s forces. Possible operations target Havana or Cartagena with a major expedition involving Marines from England and units from North America. The author anticipates engagements, logistics, and potential landings to seize forts and ships, and promises updates on developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Globe
Sthult
Antigua
St. Christopher’s
Nevis
Montferrat
Finch Snores
St. Jago de Cuba
Renton
Grove
Ford Cathcart
North America
Po Span
Cerkats
Carly
Eiland
Cathenet
Agunizal
Ada Fail
Casthagena
Omer
Donna. Maria Bay
Don Blais
Wrecked Swedish Cargo Recovery Efforts Reported
A Scottish letter describes diligent salvage of the Swedish ship cargo buried in sand and sea-ware. It notes an estimated value on shore of 12,000 pounds, potential gains if undisturbed, and losses from boats driven away by tides. It mentions individuals including David Trail of Elmess and limited winter contact with Zetland.
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Scotland
Kirkwal
Fan
Uskneys
N. Ronakdsea
Fea
Isle of
Sanda
Zetland
David
John Trail
Elmess
Illusive Proceedings At The Heir Appointment Event
Fragmented London report notes contenders for a seat in Parliament and royal figures visiting Wakey with ceremoni al details. It mentions William Idi and Richard Cambridge among others and references Earls and lords in a procedurally obscure contest.
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London
Willis Igge
Newcastle
William Idi
Richard Cambridge
Mr. Wands
Earl of Hockinsam
Erin
Laois
Porrof
Han
Rogtfort
Dale
Videguns Borsiagon
Noled
Addada
Doris
Gotmadedy
Fragmentary 18th Century Notices on Births and Appointments
An 18th century miscellany records royal congratulations on a birth of Princess Elizabeth, legal and civic appointments, and coastal military orders. It notes merchants seeking funds to rebuild Charles Town, channel service ships ordered, and various offices filled at St James Palace and the Exchequer. It also mentions a death and a school incident, with scattered references to ships, aldermen, and parish life.
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Wales
Elizabeth
Botrhs-Bea Company
Chic
Jutthee Wiles
Ililticdagé
Juftice
Aland
House of Peers
South Carolina
Charless Town
Kovince
Mann
Cébillior Idfe
Lincoln’s Inn
Lord Channcellor
John Lawson
Phindeai
St. James Palace
Lamb de Grave
Customs
Edward Harris
Crooke
Fairbbae
Edit Sapte
Heck
Goodmay
Port
Lenbigh
Jus House
Newgates
Ghrift
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Plantation News
Port-Royal
Carehingena
Carthagena
Wwe
Bsiwaw
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