Maritime News and Royal Annotations From 18th Century Ports
A broad roll of ship arrivals and departures lists vessels arriving at Dover Barbadoes Jamaica and other ports with captains names origins and routes. It notes naval appointments at Woolwich the coroner for Denbigh and various society fellows. Also reports on the Lord Mayor recovering from fever and potential colonial governance changes amid mounting civil issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Antiquaries
Woolwich
Burnaby
Lords Commissioners
Great Seal
Denbigh
Stephen Stephenson
Wrexham
Joseph Martin
Gatton
Surry
William Baker
Plimpton
Devonshire
London
Middlesex
North
Holland
Queen’s Place
Houtheld
Trevor
Duchess of Hamilton
Somerset House
Gunning
Globe
Westminster Abbey
Richard Tyrrel
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Blackhheath
Vorwich
Thomas Thorn
Bathstreet
Clerkenwell
Saunders Welch
Newgate
Alderman Shakespear
Foot
Brompton
Richard Thorne
Queen Annistreet
Hannah Grove
Lower Grosvenor
Stapleton
Bristol
Lockwood
Edward Lockwood
Kensington
Thorp
Fleet Street
Liberty of the Rolls
Jane Morse
Death of Queen Sophia Magdalena noted in London Gazette
June 16 London Gazette reports Baron Furstenstein’s audience to notify Queen Sophia Magdalena’s death. Lord Chamberlain’s Office assigns mourning. dames to wear black and white accessories, men in black attire. Also reports Sardinian king’s brief Turin visit and several bankruptcies and a bankruptcy supersedence in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Farness
Fune
Diedege Furstenstein
Denmark
Sophia Magdalena
Christian VI
Turin
Veneria
Indian Ocean Mail From Holland Reports War News
Warsaw May 26 Prince William of Brunswick and other Prussian officers after bidding the King farewell departed for the grand Russian army. Verona May 26 letters from Otranto report Turks heard Russian vessels under Count Alexei Orlov would arrive at Patras and many ships moved to Lepanto in Albania. The massacre at Patras lasted 29 hours with all inhabitants slain except three men and 160 women and children. Rufians pressed the siege of Corinth as Navarigo fell to Delgorucki and Orlow near Modon began to surrender provisions running short. The Ruffian fleet totals 15 or 36 ships scattered in Morea with additional craft purchased by Admiral Spiritoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Warsaw
Prince William of Brunswick
Verona
Otranto
Alexei Orlov
Patras
Albania
Low
Corinth
Modon
Morea
Spiritoff
Royal Navy Captain Seeks Divorce in London Court
A Royal Navy captain sought a divorce from his wife at Donors Commons before Dr Bettesworth, the London Diocese chancellor. Evidence supported the charge, and the court granted the divorce. Names mentioned include Sir Edmund Thomas and Dr Lucas Pepys among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Donors Commons
Bettesworth
Diocese of London
Royal Navy
Edmund Thomas
Lucas Pepys
Roger Flexman
Joseph Edmondson
Mowbray Herald Extra
Members of the House Committee Meet Lieutenant Governor
On Tuesday last, Mr Hancock Col Warren Major Hawley Mr Spooner and Mr Remington, a House of Representatives committee, waited on his Honour the Lieutenant Governor with the answer to the preceding message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Col. Warren
Major Hawley
Spooner
Remmington
House of Representatives
Desirable potter and kiln venture near London seeks partner
Advert says a Gentleman near London desires a partner for a clay and brick kiln business with rich water supply and diverse ware including tiles and ornamental pieces. Potential profits praised, with 700 to 1200 pounds needed. details at Mr Manfer's pastry cook in Ludgate Street. good potter for large red ware also sought. nearby tan yard with bark and tanning vats offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Letter of thanks for medicines from Whitby patient
To Dr Lowther at Hatton-Garden, a patient thanks him for nervous medicines that restored health after years of weakness and illness. The writer describes severe nervous disorders, digestion issues, fatigue, and inability to walk, noting prior doctors had no benefit. He grants permission to publish the letter for others seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
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Barbadoes
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Redmond
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Hope
Clutfam
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Prince of Wales
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Greyhound
Douthard
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Sea Deliverance
Parcival
Gibraltar
Madeira
Morse
Morn
True-love
Mozulton
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Alicant
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Bridgetown
Fowler
Adventuire
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Antigua
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Mary-Ann
Frayne
Dublin
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Duke of Gloucester
Pascaw
North Carolina
Amsterdam
Rising Sun
Askey
Honduras
Hnaur
Botton
General Assembly
John Clark
Woodstreet
Warehouseman
Guildhall
Nicholas Clark
Goodman’s-felds
Lakat-sehbet
Guildhame
Ephraim Brooks
Long-Acre
Patrick Flanagan
Pefcot
St. Mary
Whitechapel
Vitwaller
William Clarkson
Moorfields
Jane
Edward Ryley
S J. Leonard
Foster Jane
Thomas South
Swaffham
Norfolk
John Tansley
Ratcliff
Taylor
Timothy Lewis
Drury-lane
Joseph Atkinson
Thorne
County of
York
Iaid
Great Briain
Massachusetts Gazette
Camarines
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Council
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His Majesty
Essex
Couneil Chamber
Margate
R. Mitchener
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John Mitchener
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