Fragments on European Naval Policy and Local Trials
Fragmentary report discusses French naval moves and potential squadron aims tied to alliances with Sweden and Spain, plus English reactions and trade impacts. Includes British court notices from Bristol on murders, thefts, smuggling seizures, and local executions, with deaths of notable figures and military sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republick
Dhew
Prest
States General
Paris
France
Constantinople
Sweden
America
Cardinal Fleury
Sendine
Republicks
Holland
Venice
Genda
Spain
Rica
Europé
Earl of Kinarton Ascends to Honour and Fame
Fragmentary notes describe the Earl of Kinarton's ascent to honour via his son. A distant reference to events at a Brooak estate, and mentions of an extraordinary season, a bee hive at Oxunton, and a death at Newton Seat. Also notes the age and role of James Grame, Advocate and Solicitor-General to James VII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooak
Newton
Alice Shire
James Grame
K.james VII
Prince of Wales recovers as London notes April eve
London letters report His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has recovered from indisposition. Sir William Culpeper dies in St James's Square aged 70 plus. the King-Trevels and promotions at Dublin. Tabor to Brecon MP. Trelawney elected for Cornwall. naval movements and port preparations stir public commentary on Admiral Vernon and the Porto Bello action. April temper and political chatter dominate the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Prince Frederick
Dartmouth
Norwich
Blakeney
Cley
Hilton
Downham
Stowbridge
Lynn
Bristol
Marske
Martha Williams
Smith
Broad-Street
John Norris
Marks
William Groves
Peters
Thomas-Street
Martha-Williams
Aene Macmanarme
Clarke
Williams
Macoignarme
Elizabeth Davis
Mufto
Vario
Deceas
Teylor
Hale
Somerset
John Ane
Oxfordhire
Thosapson
Hannon’s Regiment
Samuel Lee
Durdham-town
Prince of Wales
Wyrdiam
Ireland
Jaft
King-Street
St. James’s Square
William
Culpeper
Bart
Wakehurst
Surles
Culpepers
Bedebury
Kent
Gariuing
John Tabor
Eig
Law
Karliament
Brecon
Welch
Geore Dennis
Bigs Deceas
Phillip
Gol. Amstrong
Newark
Virginia
New-York
Porto‘Bello
Admiral Holier
Admiral Vernon
London
Great Britain
Spain
Willandeer
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