Diplomatic Moves Across Europe Signal Calm Before Breda
Reports from various capitals describe cautious diplomacy as Ministerial tensions ease while planning for large-scale military build ups continues. Empress and court signal readiness for confrontation. armies form near Wybourg and in Finland as sieges and fortifications are prepared. Officers, engineers, and ambassadors move to secure positions amid ongoing negotiations and naval preparations.
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de Cheuse
Denmark
Keith
Wybourg
County Lafcy
Livonia
Courland
Hungary
Turku
Persia
Monastry
Tiffina
Moscow
Petersbourg
St. Annebourg
Stockholm
Chamber of Nobles
Count Teffin
Baron de Korff
Czarina
Baron Rosen
Finland
Novi
Count Schulemberg
Genoa
Republick
Italy
Senate
Marriage of Earl of Kildare with Lady Emelia Lenox Sparks Fete
Ireland rumors from Dublin report the Earl of Kildare's marriage to Lady Emelia Lenox daughter of the Duke of Richmond triggered widespread rejoicing in Manooth County Kildare. Thousands gathered as the castle and town burned in celebration and a continuous blaze appeared through the area.
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Ireland
Dublin
Manooth
County of
Kildare
Earl of Kildare
Emelia Lenox
Duke of Richmond
Edinburgh Election and late 18th century unrest report
Extract from Brechin letters notes William Grant elected MP for Elgin Banff Inverness and Kinross replacing Sir James Grant. Rebels robbed ministers and gentry in one night, with others attacked or burned. Dejean’s regiment moved to Cupar. Transport ships and expedition to Flanders proceed. arrivals at Leith and Burntisland. deaths of Sir James Dalziel and Sir Francis Kinloch. reported betrothal of the Duke of Atholl’s daughter to Earl Crawford.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
William Grant
Elgin
Collen
Baniff
Inverasie
Kintore
James Grant
Deceas
Brechin
James Davidson
Fontenoy
Drummond
Mourison
Kinnel
Sterling
Ferguson
Farnwall
Cath
Mr. Knox
Kinnaird
Col. Dejean
Newcastle
Forth
Cullen
Cupar
Fife
Faulkland
Dunbar
John Johnston
Carron
Beacon
Leith Road
Kingston
Earl of Albemarle
Burntisland
Flanders
Treasury
Lewis Chalmers
Leith
James Dalziel
Binns, Bart
Francis Kinloch
Gilmertoun
Earl of Crawford
Duke of Athol
Berwick
Privateer sighted near Felixstow and ship salvaging underway
Ipswich March 6 reports a large French privateer seen off Felixstow approaching Woodbridge Harbour. The crew abandoned ships. locals boarded a 300 ton vessel with 18 carriage guns and six swivels, lightened cargo, and expected to save the ship as weather stays fair. The ship reportedly shows a gilt image by the rudder. Spaniards snuff noted among cargo. A wreck near Bawdsey was repelled by fire arms. Banbury March 8 records Widow Wilde murdered in her kitchen with throat cut and a suspected thief fled town after looting.
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Ipswich
Trinily
Felixstow
Woodbridge Harbour
Spain
Anna
Bawdsey
P.S
Banbury
Wilde
Horse-Fair
Shag- Weiver
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Hamb
The
London Evening Post
Holland
Marquess de Botta
Pavia
the Two Sicilies
Count Rosenberg
Mr. Keene
Madrid
Breda
Keene
Vienna
Count O Donnel
Nice
Pass
Provence
Count Brown
Paris
Rochelle
France
Martinico
St. Domingo
Marshal Saxe
Count de Clermont
Sedan
Luxembourg
M. de Chauvelin
M.coigny
Rhine
Marshal Belleisle
West-Indies
Hague
Utrecht
Marshal Bathiani
Prince Waldeck
M. de Maccanas
Ghent
London Gazette
Naples
Edi&s
Hambourg
Ophally
House of Kildare
John Jackson
Cloghran
Ballygart
Meath
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