Frugal Britain and French Naval Buildup Rumors
Letters from London and abroad discuss France expanding seafaring and naval power, Dunkirk fortifications, and the risk to peace. Royal plans note Duke of York’s summer visit to Maria, with Mediterranean squadron activity shaping Barbary relations. Reports from Bremen to Stockholm cover fortifications, governance, and trade concerns in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Shetland
England
France
Maine
Dunkirk
London
Duke of York
Maria
Mediterranean
Genoa
Harrison
Italy
Turin
Milan
Algiers
Tripoli
Barbary
Prussia
Dantzig
Poland
Eorn
Peterburgh
Horwall
Ukrain
Melgounoff
Stockholm
Baron Lantingshausen
Royal College of Commerce
College of Commerce
Describing a Proposal to Halt Sheep Trade to France
A Freeholder urges swift legislative action to stop the practice of transporting sheep to France. He warns the feverish punishment should apply to all involved or aware, arguing such smuggling threatens the staple trade and landed interests of the kingdom for want of deterrence and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Steuarts
Chamber
Sabhared
Londom Evening Post
York
England
Rouen
Normandy
Mons
Rouenne
Holfer
France
Epigram and poetry notes from a North Britain paper
A historical column features an ode to Scotland and a second sight motif with celestial imagery. It laments Scotland’s fortunes, mentions spring revivals, and praises restored light over a dim kingdom. The page also notes a correspondence query about the “second day” and includes an epigram on regimental presence and English rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Scotland
Virtue
Cynthia
News from Europe and the Americas in a chaotic market view
Reports from the East Indies and New York independent companies hint at major strategic shifts in colonial plans. Observations from Italy and France note royal finances and Jesuit actions in Martinique, while Spain sees archbishops dying and London markets report ship arrivals and imports. The London stage features several performances as foreign news flows in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
New York
Italy
Duke of York
Paris
M. de lAverdy
Supreme Council
Martinique
France
Chapel-Royal
Barton Whitehall
Loge
Burgos
Terragone
Saragossa
Hogmagog
Earl of
Albemarle Street
Vaigailles
Royal Ait
Westminster
London
Neingham
Nottingham
Bennet
Redfern
Engelhard
Sterming
Thompson
Hamburgh
Jonas Dale
Ostend
William, Turner
North Carolina
Downs
Charming
Molly
Malaga
Portsmouth
Britannia
Gilby
Dunkirk
Rover
Kenner
Rotterdam
Indico
Holland
Maryland
Straits
Deal
Drury-Lane
Orrsan
Catna
Lethe
Covent-Garden
Romzo
Joret
Citizen
Stock price notes from old India and Navy bonds
Fragmented financial report lists stock prices and bonds including India An. and Navy shares. Mentions 3 per cent, 10 1 half per cent dividends, and old exchange values with various references to subscriptions and purchases over long past years. Contains unclear figures and currency markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Old An
Spock S
Achall Tx An
Luis
Fhur Navy
Nils Zs
Lone
Also Mentioned on This Page
London Evening-Polt Sia
H. L
Arundel-street
Norfolk
Buck Buller
Characer
Norwich
Jas
Chen
London-Bridge
Charles Whitworth
Big
R. Davis
Piccadilly
J. Newbery
St. Pauls Church Yard
L. Davis
C. Reymers
Holbourn
W. Nicoll
St. Paul's Church Yard
Francis Jawkis
Orpington
St. Mary Cray
Kent
N.B
J. Coote
King’s Arms
J. Cooke
Shakespeare’s Head
Raw
Fletcher
Oxford
Merril
Cambridge
Fawkes
Chares
Spring Garden Gace
Vauxhall
Pareels
Rorties
Golden Lamp
Mm Hatton Garden
Crote
Shoe- Lane
Mr. Paillee
Sidney’s Alley
Princes-street
Leicesterights
Bardana
Pr. Hill
Baldwin
Bookfeller
Jackson
St. James’s Street
Edinburgh
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