French War News and Prisoner Conditions in 18th Century Letters
Extracts recount French fleets near St Malo and Dunkirk, British ships in Barba does and Ireland, and a Canada 74 gun ship near finish. Prisoners in Bayonne describe strict confinement, rations, and daily costs. Also noted are political moves, harvest reports, and local crimes including pickpockets and a Knightsbridge robbery attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sHigun
Guernsey
oncali-Bay
St. Malo’s
Breit
Dunkirk
Lower Rhine
Plymouth
Barbadoes
St. Kitt’s
Sound
Mermaid
Speedwell
Cruize
Amsterdam
Peterborough
Clark
Lyng
Bremen
Duc de Broglio
Cape
Dury
Cape Clear
Ireland
South Seas
Brest
Canada
Woolwich
Hern
Pusfer
Aymes
West Indies
Harrifori
Venus
Dpé
Bourdeaux
Sterling
Cuba
Brisage
Hypodrops Cure for Venereal Disease and Melancholy
A long advertisement extols a famous Drops remedy for venereal disease and related maladies. It claims rapid, universal cures, praises painless administration, and asserts the preparation removes causes and symptoms in both men and women. The piece promotes a specific seller, Mrs Holt, at a London address, with pricing and ordering instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill
Prince’s Street
Holt
Bary Loydony
Radellife
Garth
Eghinton
Radeoxd
Sorina
Fragmented letter on religious restraint and sheriffs power
An extended, harshly phrased missive argues against granting Dissenters church-related offices and privileges, warning that Presbyterians could seize power if allowed in sheriff or mayor roles. It cites church law, the Sacramental Test, and English and Irish debates, urging vigilance against Protestant dissenters influencing governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almoiti
Church of England
House of Commons
Irelind
England
Wis
Swirr
Bor Ler
Port. Adm. fall the declarations on Spain and France
The letter criticizes Spain and France for opposing Portugal while Portugal seeks neutrality in the conflict with Britain. It accuses the Bourbon family of promoting aggressive actions against Portugal and warns of a counter-alliance in response. The writer labels such plots as unjust and dangerous to European balance. Publicus signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extrak
Fob Richardson
Dublin
Ik Noaw
Bayonné
Mentaget
Spain
France
Portugal
England
Bourbon
Europe
Porugaly
Holland
Mystical Nuptial Hymn to Joy and Health
A fragmentary ode extols marriage, health, and divine care for love and offspring. It invokes Hymen and Hygeia, praises enduring affection, and pleads for happiness, virtuous childbirth, and lasting fame through divine blessing. The text blends archaic diction with garbled spellings and interludes about time, fortune, and celestial favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Heldhus
Grant
Jehos
Newfoundland Retaken Hope After French Advance
London reports that the French have captured Newfoundland by surprise. The piece expresses hope Newfoundland will be retaken promptly and that the French will not be allowed to hold possession without challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newfoundland
Furprize
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Trinetary
Strow
Thames
Horrax
Prinstess'Dow
Ager of Wales
Perfots
Ri Ichard
Carolina
Merchant
Margaret’s’ Church
Westminster
Wits Sommer
Downing-street
Henry ‘Collins
Chapeeeaul
Hertfordshire
Middlesex
Liniteyidge
Fendall
Gannon
Charing-Cross
Knightsbridge
Hyde Park Corner
Avell
Tondo
Pal
Candis
Bériaies
Olrich
Hana
Gael Wion
Fuch
Ain Z
Thomes Beexertivee
Noves
Beatty
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