Letters on King of Prussia War Plans and Hungarian Queen Letter
Long dispatch details a Queen of Hungary letter to Britain urging unity to check Prussia in Silesia and protect the empire. It reports Prussia’s winter invasion of Silesia, diplomatic efforts, and troop movements across Saxony Bohemia and Poland. News from Vienna, Petersberg, and Stockholm notes military orders, fortifications, and preparations for campaigns in Tuscany and Bohemia.
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Prussia
Utrecht
Hungary
d’Ostein
Ferdinand I
Basile
Silesia
Marquess de Botta
Masister
Empire
Christendom
Dandger
Naples
Tuscany
Porto-Longono
Orbitéllo
Afchakoffyard M. Eliet
Schluletbourg
Vienna
Baron de Gorter
Berlin
Baron Dé Brock
Hussars
Scher
M-savia
Kingdom of
Bohemia
Frankfort
Madrid
Don Carpéméro
Spain
N.S
Borck
Neifs
Tawi
Silgha
Fan
Coufé Bidwi
Granz
Toppau
Putksirimér
Lichstenstein
Scarcity and Rising Prices Spark Tragedy in Scotland
In Edinburgh and Greenock market turmoil over oatmeal and potatoes prompts relief for distressed families. A Irvine meal monger, unable to sell grain at his usual high rate, fatally harmed himself, dying 48 hours later amid misery and disdain for price gouging.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
India
Greenock
Irvine
Arrival of Chaloner Ogle and Navy Plans in December
Fragment from a late 17th century notice recounts Admiral Vernon’s defense preparations as ships gather in the Channel. It notes the Navy Commissioners hiring small vessels and reflects on the death of Mrs. Thorston at Parvin, praising her long service to the town and school. The piece ends with reflections on learning, poetry, and public memory.
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Ton Don
Chaloner Ogle
Admiril Vernon
London
Parvin
Celthire
John Thorston
Anne
Oxford
Phdwrini
Hhicki
Milles
Hfturier
Stewe
Cheshire
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Asth
Gratz
Brown
Bane
Lichtenstein
Subus
Glatz
Mbravia
Roppirigi Afif
Whiefé
Letidts
N.S. Fa
Stockholm
Potherania