France and Russia War News From Europe May 15 29 173...
News briefs describe British efforts in court conferences at St Petersburg with Count Osterman and Envoy Tirley coordinating with Russia against rebels. Navy preparations near Cape Corsica, Grand Vizir at Adrianople presses for peace talks and recalls from exile, and Mazam de Maillebois faces mounting hostility in Corsica while Prussia and Vienna discuss troop pay and Albanian refugees reach Belgrade.
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Irish Countess Delivers Child and Potent Tincture Advice
Dublin reports the Countess of Drogheda safely delivers a dancer child while a controversial tincture recipe is published. The remedy uses herbs and powders to purge the blood, with instructions to dose repeatedly to dissolve “partielés” and relieve swellings, reflecting medicinal beliefs of the period.
Physick Guidance for Morning Fasting Dose and Rheumatic Use
Advice on taking a medical preparation with timing before meals, how to induce a purge within about 12 hours, and adjustments for rheumatism or sciatica. Warns against cold to prevent excessive sweating and cramps, offers remedies if cramps occur, notes Hieraphera should follow Quincy's Dispensatory, and invites readers to publish their benefits.
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Storms and Floods Across Wales and Bath Hit Hard
Bristol May 26 reports from Abergavenny Monmouthshire describe a severe Sunday storm with thunder lightning heavy rain and hail up to three to five inches causing four foot water in homes and garden damage. Similar storms hit Bath flooding windows and keeping churches surprised while Monday night brought more tempestuous weather with no major damages yet noted.
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Duke of Cumberland Night Absence and Court Dispatches
London reports indicate the Duke of Cumberland rested poorly after a good night. Dispatches from Mr Keene reach His Majesty's representative at Madrid outlining a Balancing plan with the South Sea Company and a proposed ship issue. Merchant John Parkes wed Mrs Blunt, widow of Samuel Blunt, while command changes place Esifign Cefat to Lieutenant in Colonel Bunie's Grenadiers. John Moiseley Eggan, banker of Temple Bar, dies in Bucks at age 77 after fever.
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