Mail from Holland reports fires in Moscow and fear of incendiaries
A Holland mail asserts Moscow suffered another fire on the 20th of January, with 300 or more injured and many quarters burned. It claims flames were started by incendiaries and notes measures to uncover them. The piece discusses European affairs, Turkish warfare, and a July 13 imperial manifesto distribution to foreign ministers.
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Moscow
Jarollow
Danube
Msaid and
Lacy
Niefter
Boristhenes
Vienna
Emperors Unite Against Turks Promoted Peace and Defense
A letter from April 17 outlines the Emperors defense of peace with the Ottomans, highlighting the alliance of the Roman Emperor and the Autocratress of all the Russians. It argues joint security and a lasting truce, noting past efforts to prevent war and the need to uphold treaties while ensuring mutual protection against Turkish aggression. The piece notes ongoing discussions and references to the 1726 alliance as a stabilizing force in Europe.
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d’Osterman
Count Konigfege
Russias
Ottoman Porte
Porte
Wémiain
Europe
Paffarowitz
Edinburgh Convention Approves 10001 for Riot Expences
In Edinburgh on Thursday last a Glasgow member moved that the city burdened by recent riots be reimbursed. The Convention agreed to consider a 10001 tender and, after committee debate led by the Perth member, the motion was unanimously approved by the whole House.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Perth
St. Andrew’s
Dumbarton
Townley heirship and Jamaica news in London sheriff election
In London a sheriff election replaced Henry Benyon with John Marlow, while last week Thomas Townley of Royall in Lancashire died leaving a fortune of about 15001 per year and notable connections. Jamaica reports note Capt Harman’s death and four of five captains who served there are dead. Also Capt George Cooke killed the King's Hand at Hampton Court during his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania in place of the late Col Patrick Gordon.
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London
Middlesex
Henry Benyon
John Marlow
Lancashire
Thomas Townley
Royall
Townley
Col
Iegh
Adlington
Chesthire
Harman
Bladen
Les Bane
George Cooke
Company of Foot
Kils
Hampton Court
Pennsylvania
Patrick Gordon
Deceas
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Emperors Macheesro
Shire of
Charles Gilmour
Country News
Bristol
St. Michael's Church
da Creswick
Benjamin
Griffon
Miss White
George Inn
Castle-stregh
St Bae
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Nevis
Arsiother
Prince William of
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