Fragmented account of Porto Bello siege and aftermath
The text details naval actions around Porto Bello in December 1735, including Vice Admiral Vernon capture of Porto Bello, bombardment of forts, and dispatch of Capt. Rentone with rewards. It notes British operations, Spanish defenses, and subsequent political acknowledgments in Parliament. Also mentions cargoes, pensions, and stock minutely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cartagena
Stapleton
Cruize
Porto Bello
Panama
Humphreys
Wright
South Sea Company
Vernon
Ponta Bello
la- Miglia
Rentone
West-Indies
Porto-Bello
Admirl Vernon
Portoello
New South
Ae Epp Galk
Royal Exchange Adjrance
Miné Adventure Soares
Cenc
Buiperos Tapics
Exchequer Ordeys
Pr Ghia
Ito
Robbery of Worcester London Mail 1739
General-Post-Office reports a robbery of the Worcester to Oxford mail near Audley Street End. Two footpads, one wearing a white cape, stopped the bag and took Worcester and Oxford mail bags including letters to Ludlow Bromyard Herefordshire Whitney Wootton. A reward is offered for capture or information leading to conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General-Post-Office
Athereas
Pop Roy
Worcester
London
Southall
Audleyr Street End
Fuburh Turnpike
Audley-Street End
Oxford
Dhromyard
Woddstock
Problich
Vebentt
Convitt
Feenant
Kemard
Slso
Bangor
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Hampton and Ogly
Gloria Castle
Laem
Bae
Couak de Bron
Francisn Martines Dé Rerez
Imaioh
Coddidon
Ogk
Peron
Sri Aly Co
Posfession Beaven
Castle St. Feron
Panodelle
Lron
Ilre
I Ajira A
Bok Ce
Hinda Denar
Yine Caine
Agesty
His
de Ies
Capr
Botit
Gary Stoic
Dhe
Pope Ello
Iriftees
Komts
Lasuishaw
Iz ¢He
Piya
Blackheath