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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 31, 1740
Page
1
Yesterday the three mails from Holland arrived in London bringing latest dispatches. Officials reported confirmations of trade and naval updates as merchants prepared to review cargo and schedules for upcoming week.
Dispatches describe the March of the Madrid Regiment of Cuirassiers from Malaga to Gibraltar with 25,000 men prepping for embarkation. Admiral Vernon’s squadron allegedly approached Havana, while news from Cadiz mentions shipwrecks and fever, and Corsica’s rebellion ends with a fragile peace as France aims to stabilize its subjects.
A column recalls gifts to the poor by Ire la wn Dublin and Right Rev. Dr Howard and parlays into parish aid amid calamity. Mentions John Friend and Betty Ward marriage, Dean Story’s bishopric, a proclamation barring export of coin and meal, and deaths including Lady Viscount Doneraile and Captain Jeba Dobbin.
Reports show extensive charity by the Chamber, the Bishop, the Dean and Chapter, and private gents aiding the poor. A dead man found near lime kilns is linked to a prior failed soldier request. Lieut Varafel of Col Robersons Marines reports success recruiting. Thomas Revell MP funds coal for 300 distressed families with beef broth and penny leaf portions. Additional aid sent to Sandwich mayor for town relief.
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