War News and Frontline Checks From Europe and Ameri
Messages from Exeter and joint dispatches describe movements in Europe with Turks Russians Austrians and British fleets. Reports mention preparations on fronts near Ukraine and Galicia with magazines forming for troops and expected operations across the Oriental empire and along Temesvar.
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Lithuania
Liuaa Volhymas
Pats Sinto
Ukraine
Tur
Gallicia
Lodomeria
Autria
Transports Taken by American Privateers Reported
Extracts from Plymouth and other ports describe two transports sailing for New York captured by American privateers and sent to New England or Boston. Additional advices mention a West India outward bound and a Guineaman captured, with ships retaken and carried into Jamaica or Guadaloupe. Other items note tax plans, royal favors, and notable movements of nobles and tradesmen.
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New York
New- England
Salem
Boston
Weason
France
Holland
Aaverstan Congress
Plymouth
Boyne
Lizard
Portfnsith
Torbay
Tieters
Martinique
Newfoundland
Guadaloupe
Belfast
Leeward Wands
Saint.Lucar
Whitewood
Jamaica
Falmouth
Glasgow
Que
Beg
Polly
Parkinson
Brunswick
German
Gloucester
Cumberland
Thither
Mr. Townsend
Greenwich
Duke of Buccleugh
America
Lord Cathcart
Portmouth
Acletter
Sheffield
Akerman
Dodd
The
Magdalen
West Ham
Humane Society
Lord
Camdén
New Burlington-street
Camden Place
Kent
Eleét
Oxford
Cirencestor
Surry
Wineheffer
Betty
Nancy
Fydson
Dublin
Market Prices And Local Notices From May 19
A fragmentary report covers hops prices in Bath and nearby markets, with values per hundredweight and per pound, plus notes on beef veal pork lamb and barley prices. It mentions burglaries in Enfield, a hotel shooting accident at Covert Garden, a street jewellery theft, and a Bridewell escape. Further, grain prices and milling terms are listed, along with a Wiltshire county poor rate total. The Wiltshire election results show Charles Finch elected MP for Maidstone.
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Smithfield
Haute’ Ditta
Sheffield
Piper
Einfield
Tongelfed
Chace
Shefield
Ibrother
Covert Garden
Bridewell
Mr. Morris
Ae Street
A&t
Spk
Trowbridg
Maidstone
Guernscy
Earl of
Charles, Finch
Lord Mahon
Charles. Finch
Promotions in the British Army in 1777 War Office list
The War Office lists numerous officer promotions and appointments across British regiments. Peregrine Francis Thorne becomes Captain Lieutenant. Francis Delaval shifts to lieutenant. James Bulkeley and Charles Morto receive lieutenant roles. Alured Clarke becomes Lieutenant Colonel. Peter Dundee and Robert Boyes receive other senior posts. several ensigns and captains transfer between regiments including the 7th and 64th regiments.
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of Foot
Peregrine Francis ‘Thorne
Pierce Hely
Ditto
Francis Delaval
Peregrine Francis Thorne
BC 7Th Regiment of Foot
Ensigh
Peter Dundee
Charles William ‘Morto
14Th Regiment
Phillip Anstruther
Re Ditto
Alured Clarke
54Th Regiment
Richard Prescott
Regiment of Feet
Thomas Wood
Anthony Freeman
14Th Regiment of Foot
Peter Weffenran
William Falconer
Robert Boyes
John’ Peter Blige
21St Regiment of Foot
Ball
Henry. Fox
Calcraft
Richard Porter
George
Robert Wood
Charles, Cathcart
George Worden Baynton
Thomas Eyres
76Th’ Regiment
James Gordon
Archibald Campbell
Regiment ‘of Foot
John Stedman
William Raymond
Charles
Eustace
James Stuart
Regiment of Foot
William, Davies
Williams Myers
John Mackewen
William Myers
Daniel Disney
Andrew. Bruce
Promotions and appointments in the British Army and staff
The document lists numerous officer promotions and postings across regiments including the 38th 35th and 22d regiments, with ranks from Ensign to Major General. Notable nam es include Sir Thomas Spence Wallon Bart Lieutentant Colonel Heétr Munro and Archibald Campbell among others, detailing vice appointments and new commands at Gibraltar Jersey Guernsey America and the East Indies.
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Ice Thomastones
Somerville Murray
Lacy
Vic Align
Hogtt Agnew
Regia
Thomas Spence Wallon
Bart
Alare ‘Clarke
Soth Regiment of
Foo
Alexander Graham
Itebe
Robert Hobart
Foot
Dalton.Smyth
Edward Manley Y Pryce
Jotact Thomas
Gilfillan
Michael
Seix
Egret ‘Gordon
Tieutenant
Am Sinclair
Ee Mckay Gordon
Figa
William
Gordon
Ditto
John Graham
Fat
Charles Cameron
Charles Mair
Archibald
Campbell
Alexander ‘M‘donald
22D Regiment
Daniel Dikney
Carlos Lampriere
Jersey
Guernsey
Philip Lampriere
Danies-Barrington
Gibraltar
Robert Fischer
Cyeue
Thomas Sencér
Wilson, Bart
America
Heétr Munro
East-Indies
John Campbell
7Th Regiment
de Camp
Thomas’ Spencer Wailfon
Johnsons Dr Johnson and the rise of modern comedy
A fragmentary remark traces how theatrical ties and literary access spurred new comic writing. A gentleman recently in Dr Johnson's company notes that while once a chef d oeuvre, now nearly anyone could write a comedy. The philosopher retorts that only those who can write a legible part survive.
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Bos-Mor
Dr. Johnson
Salopian Night Rumors and Courtier Plans
An informal report notes that Sir James Lowther faced a setback and that associates contemplated shifting to courtier roles as a path to influence, seeking support without Parliament. The scene captures political maneuvering and advice, implying urgency and strategic moves among a Royal Dukes era crowd.
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Salopian
James Lowther
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