Plague fears rise in Calabria and battle reports across Europe
The London Evening Post notes renewed plague in Reggio with 21 deaths last month and cleanup efforts in the town. Dispatches describe skirmishes between Austrian, Dutch, and English forces near Oudenarde, Memmingen, and the Rhine front, with sieges, troop movements, and muttered discontent among French camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calabria
Reggio
Dottor Polano
Rome
St. Paul’s Gate
Hungary
Naples
Vincenti
Girei
Crescenzi
Ottigri
Massimi
Esporto
Coke
Ferrol
Havanna
Hamburg
Mitchoukov
Cronstadt
Bars
Revel
Archangel
Redishon
Bavaria
Ingolstadt
Rhine
Donawerth
Prince Charles
Amberg
Nemi
Ertemy
Passavicini
Ascoli
Gorani
Avezzano
Axewall
Oudenarde
Scheld
Gaveren
Duke of Marlborough
Ghent
Twining
Austrans
Creation of John Colthurst the younger Baronet
Ireland journal reports His Majesty appoints John Colthurst the younger Esquire as Baronet of the Kingdom of Ireland. It notes the death of Bettridge Badham, Member of Parliament for Rathcarmack, and the death of Mr James Heney, an Exchequer attorney, found dead in his lodgings on Wine-Tavern Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
John Colthurst the Younger
Coronel
John Colthurst
Ardrum
French Privateers Strike Off Orkney Coast
Letters from Scotland report that three French privateers have captured four prizes and attempted to enter Breillee Sound to seize vessels at anchor. They also attempted Lerwick, alarming locals and threatening regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Orkney
Zetland
Breillee Sound
Lerwick
House and Barn Burned at Abinhall Farm
Gloucester news reports on July 8 a fire destroyed the house and barn of John Nelmes at Abinhall. No further details on cause or casualties are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Gloucester
John Nelmes
Abinhall
London notices on commissions and prominent deaths
London reports expectant commissions for Admiral Matthews return and Rowley command in the Mediterranean. Transports ready for a Manchester Regiment voyage. James Johnston takes a company in Flanders. Vestry changes, marriages, and several notable deaths are noted including Sir John Chardin and Arch bishop of Canterbury's widow. Premature writs from Chester implicate Annesley and Mackerscher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Flanders
Admiral Matthews
Admiral Rowley
Mediterranean
England
James Johnston
Twickenham
Ely
Secretary Johnston
Marshal Wade
Howard
Regiment of Foot
St. Clement’s Dane
Robert Chimmow
Deceas
William Chimmow
Edward Smith
Virginia
St. Katharine’s
Sally Ellison
Lilison
Tower Hill
Knghtstridge
George Huxley
Big
Newport
Hampshire
Kempton Park
Hampton Court
Sir John Chardin
John Chardin
Persia
France
Charles II
Sunbury
Cuardin
Southwark
Willington
Canerbury
Church Street
Martin Collins
Mr. Clark
His
Marlborough
Hampton-Court
Prichard
Mr. Prichard
Gracechurch-Street
Chester
Annesley
Mackercher
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
London Evening-Post
Faly
Lys
Maine
Hague
Berlin
Poland
Europe
de Podevilles
East-Friesland
Embden
Foot
London Gazette
Lauterbourg
Serene
Drinbach
Haguenau
Fort Louis
Rheinhausen
Upper Rhine
Soultz
Strasbourg
Morter
Bathiani
Freybourg
Landau
Charles
Hussars
Paris
Piedmont
Dauphin and Demont
de Giory
M. Danois
M. le Duc d’Agenois
M. de la Carte
M. d’Aubierre
M. de Chaiseul
Monmouth
Newcastle
Hambourg
John David Kroger
Flamborough
Dogzgar Bank
Kroger
Portsmouth
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