Envoy Vander Meet press has demands for free colonial navigation
The States General ambassador reports repeated talks with Secretary of State Villarias, urging that subjects enjoy free navigation to and from American colonies per law of nations and treaties. He also seeks a fixed term for restitution of three Dutch ships detained in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vander Meee
America
Genoa
Palermo
Sicily
Cataned
Rome
Chevalier de St. George
Albano
Hagee
M.francis
Baron of
Aarffen
Sommiddyk
Ooltgens-Plat
Bommel
Spyk
Holland and
West Freeland
Royal mediation halts a rising war risk in Europe
A fragment from a private page reports King of France and Emperor's steps to avert rupture between Russia and Sweden. They plan an uniform declaration of mutual intent, renewed Neutron treaty, and commissions to map limits under mediation. A new Swedish ministry faces pressure to align with prior gains and avoid fallouts before a general meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istockholm
Fane Tyonder
Sweden
Francé
Petersburgh
Stockholm
Neutone
France
Swenif
Russia
Non
Finland
Duke of Argyle Sets Out for Seat in Highlands
Edinburgh dispatch notes that yesterday his Grace the Duke of Argyle departed for his seat in the Scottish Highlands. The report underscores the duke’s journey and expected dwelling in his regional stronghold as part of his northern duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Duke of Argyl
Highlands
Extralt of a bation report from the East Indies voyage
A Norwich letter recalls a maritime disaster near Madagascar with many lost souls aboard the Suflex after a battle with unknown forces. The town remains quiet, news on the incident spreads, and details about the ships and casualties are scarce yet noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Madagascar
India
Norwich
Idertien
Howevanrho
Bitter 18th Century Naval and Family News Scramble
Fragmentary 18th century dispatches report naval preparations off Land's End, merchant risks near Sebastians, and Admiral Haddock's express arrival. Marriage notices include Lewis Scawen and Miss Wallall, plus Viscount Barrington and Mrs Grimston. Deaths and titles feature Sir John Stonhouse and baronetcy changes. Royal and Admiralty appointments fill the week with ordnance and ship commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Land’s Ends
Sebastians
Admiralty
Haddock
Sit
Lewis Scawen
Thomas Scawen
Carshalton
Surrey
Knights of the Shire
Wallall
Viscount Barrington
Berwick
Grimston
Mr. Grimston
Viscount Grimston
Henry Love
Colemainftreet
Fetters Lane
John Stonhoufe
Sir Scorthoufe
George Stonhouse
Radley
Berks
John
Sir John Stonhouse
Bart
Hounslow
Britain
Spain
Ridley
Frames
Earl of Crawford
Order of the Thistle
Mark Kerr
Ordnance
Ireland
Marquéss de Montandré
Port-Mahon
Powlett
Harry‘Powlett
The
Nevillee Te Efedvenaht
Westerfay
Board of Admiralty
Othietr Lotthips
Bridgewater
Azid
Cape Pett
Ieee
Cipi- Etankland
Bray
de Lieinenathr
France
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Feavice
Madrid
Saxe-Weaiflen- Fels
Great Briain
Bargpe
N.S
Hyacinh
Nassau-Siégen
Staranberg
Lemets
Nassau-Siegen
Great
Juflia
Conmunendanr
Sam
London
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