Political intrigues as Argenton falls from favor in France
The letter outlines the shift of power in Paris involving Marquess d Argenton, the Belleisle faction, and Madame de Pompadour. It details court intrigues, state strategies for Provence and the Low Countries, and the potential impact on national governance and war plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
d’Argenton
Paris
M. d’Argenton
Madame de Pompadour
House of Belleisle
France
Provence
Rhone
Italy
Breda
Low Countries
Marquess de Puysieux
M.van Hoey
M. Secell
Marshal Saxe
Thither
Marshal Belleisle
Marshal’ Saxe
Brussels
Frazer Name Persons Examined in Lord Lovat Affair
From Inverness letters we learn that last week several persons named Frazer and others were examined there in the Lord Lovat affair by Mr. Ross of Kilravock under an order from the Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Inverness
Frazer
Lord Lovat
Ross
Kilravock
Merchants Present Silver Gifts to Naval Officers
In Newcastle, Fan 24 the Merchants of Yarmouth and Leastaff present Capt. Scott of the Badger a large silver punch bowl costing 35 pounds for guarding the fishery from the enemy. They also present Capt. Grant, commander of another sloop, with a large silver cup and cover for similar vigilance on the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Fan
Yarmouth
Leastaff
Scott
Grant
Election at Bridewell for Hospital President succeeds
The Lord Mayor presided at a court held yesterday to elect a President for the hospital in room of the late Sir Robert Willimott. Lord Mayor and Sir Daniel Lambert led in votes, Lambert challenging by poll. results showed the Lord Mayor favored, with 85 to 69. Separately, Ambuscade anchored at Plymouth after a gale, barely surviving a maelstrom and taking damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridewell
Bethlem
Robert Willimott
Deceas
Duke of Beaufort
Lord Monton
St. John of Brettor
Samuel Ongley
Charles Waller
Elgrs
Lee
Retir
Holloway
Daniel Lambert
Henry Siffon
Teilers
John Philips
Deputy Pycroft
Benjamin
Lord Gower
Winchelsea
Litchfield
Aylesford
Montagu
Plymouth Sound
Anson
Plymouth
Hogg
Milford
London
Chelmsford
Essex
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Col. Trenck
Vienna
Switzerland
Baron Olne
Hungary
London Gazette
Villa-Franca
Mahon
Naples
St. Tropez
Ceuta
Aix
Argens
Marquess de Maulevrier
Chevret
Marquess de Mirepoix
Corps de Reserve
Siagne
Cragnolles
Graffe
Fienna
Father Visetti
Genoa
College of Jesuits
Marquess de Botta
Bochetta
Campo Morone
D. Hague
M. Puyfieux
Castellane
Antibes
Brown
Durance
M. du Thiel
M.de Puyfieux
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