Descriptions of Royal Jewels and Corsican Schemes
From Pare to Genoa and Genoa reports, famed Parisian jewels of the Conde wedding are valued at 1,800,000 Livres with another large diamond on a bracelet. chatter notes Baron Theodore’s Corsican return hopes, Vienna plans, and court secrecy amid political upheaval. Abraham Gapper, Ely, dies in Wincaunton.
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Princess of Conde
Prince of Conde
France
Family of
Conde
Pavis Alamgin
Flanders
Hainault
Alsace
Franche “Comte
Chauveling
Genoa
Dé¢Fiv
Monaco
Antibes
Theodore
Corsica
London
A-la-main
Fune
Vienna
Tuscany
Spaniards found fort at New River entrance aims to starve Bay Men
Capt Green from the Bay of Honduras reports Spaniards have seized parts of the New River navigable area and planned a fort at its entrance to starve the Bay men. They took several Boston crafts, stripped the crew, and dismissed them with provisions stolen.
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Plantation
New-York
Green
Bay of Honduras
New River
Boston
In Edinburgh Suspect Elizabeth Gibb Jailed for Alleged Murder
From Dumfermline comes word that Elizabeth Gibb wife of John Wilson a salter of Craigfloor has been imprisoned in the Tolbooth by application of her husband for the alleged drowning of their son on April 17. The report notes the case as a barbarous act and details are sparse beyond the charge and place.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Dumfermling
Elizabeth Gibb
John Wilson
Salter
Craigfloor
Tolbooth
Wilson
Fire and hail storms sweep Wenlock and Sherborne
Wenlock reports a major fire near the Talbot property at the Sun that consumed much building with quick help preventing larger damage. Sherborne notes two large hail showers lasting hours with stones up to three inches, plus a violent storm of hail or wind in the county. Other towns report hot, sultry nights and a house fire at Downton and Tiverton.
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Wenlock
Talbot
William Corfield
Sherborne
Downton
Wilthire
Tiverton
John
Passive Obedience in Face of a Jewish Bill Threat
A London author appeals to peers and clergy to embrace passive obedience should a Jewish Bill pass, arguing it safeguards liberty and property under the present regime. He warns against Revolution era rhetoric, urges noble counsel to the throne, and contends a return to passive obedience may preserve happiness gained since the Revolution.
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Ben
Rowan Cato
Rapin
Patth
Fames
Lincoln
Gune
Old England
Translated Antisemitic Rant and Royal Notices Collide
A fragment from a 18th century newspaper blends a translated antisemitic diatribe with assorted court and civic notices. It rails at Jews while detailing appointments, legal actions, shipwrecks, and hospital governance, including names like Manchester College, Bethlem Hospital, and Royal Navy postings.
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Arriv
Cornisie
Cold Harbour
Wincaunton
Abraham Gapper
Ely
Heber
Judas
Christ Justis
Pelf
Mainain
His Majesty
Wettminter
Manchester College
County of Lancaster
Lancaster
Kew
Lavis
Raoul
Thurslay
Lececey
Earl of Waldegrave
Henrietta
Charles the Fitz
Edward Herbert
Marquis of
Powis
Barbara
Countess of
Bridewell
Earl of Shafnbury
Richard Holt
Spring-Garden
Deputy Pointer
Richard Wright
Bethlem Hospital
Winchelsea
Southampton
Waterford
Robert Spragge
Col. Trelawney
Regiment of Foot
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