Naval movements and German politics in May 1746
Copenhagen reports Oldenburg Delmenhorst Sundermanland ships sailing for the Baltic with a favorable wind and plans to return, then toward Norway. Dispatches from Vienna describe troop totals, minor imperial differences, and strategic positions around Placencia and Naples, with French and Austrian maneuvers shaping expectations. London notes a conference with the States General and reflections on Russian influence and potential treaties with Bavaria.
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Esterday
Oldenburgh
Ratbor
Charles of Lorrain
College of Princes
House of Brandenbourg
Elector Palatine
de Saxe Weimar
Anspach Alledg
Vienna
Prince Lichtenstein
Count Brown
Count Delages
Veletri
Naples
M. Maillebois
Geant de Gages
Paris
Madrid
States General
M. Jacob Gilles
M. d’Argenton
Republick
M. Gilles
Sceland
Prince Edward
Hague
M. de Dieu
Petersbourg
Czarina
House of Austria
Holstein
Germany
Count Bathiani
Bavaria
Dublin Lords Justices appoint Alderman King Lord Mayor
In Dublin on May 24 the Lords Justices approved Alderman Robert King to serve as Lord Mayor for the year, replacing Alderman Benjamin Archer who declines. Also noted is the death of Rev. and Hon. Mr. Hamilton Rector of Dunleer, brother to the late Earl of Abercorn. A whale was driven ashore near Skerries and killed by fishermen. Francis Lucas Ely MP for Monaghan Borough died aged in advanced years. Hay harvest reports from Birr note early forward progress, with Henry Palmer mowing a ripe meadow on Monday the 16th instant suitable for July grazing.
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Ireland
Dublin
Lords
Robert King
Benjamin Archer
Hamilton
Dunleer
Earl of Abercorn
Skerries
Francis Lucas
Ely
Monaghan
Birr
King’s County
Henry Palmer
Citadel
Lewis XIV
Borreau
Pindar
William
Mr. Pato
Charles. II
Spain
Utrecht
Ghirles VI
Malitiorough
Namur
Liverpool
Charles
London
Westminster
Gilbert
Llandaff
House of Peers
St. Peter's
Tunstall
Caroline
Kensington
Kensington Palace
Bath
Prince of Heffe
Scotland
Lonedon
Bedford
Harwich
Norfolk
Hancock
The
India Company
Bencoolen
Benjar
Beft
Coast
Bay
Launceston
Cornwall
Shendan
Spettigue
Panton
Siffon
Southwark
South
George Packenham
Dulwich Chapel
Voguel
Peckham
Henry,Voguel
Prince of Hesse Visits Berwick After Joyful Acclaim
In Berwick on May 25 the Prince of Hesse arrived to hearty public welcome. The Mayor, Recorder and magistrates greeted him. Brigadier General Price hosted him at the Governor's House, where he stayed overnight before departing for London.
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Berwick
Prince of Hesse
Price
London
Namur Besieged Expected by French Forces
London reports Namur, deemed one of Europe's strongest towns, lies on the west bank of the Meuse where the Sambres joins, and French forces are prepared to press toward the city.
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London
Namur
Europe
The Citadel and Namur in 1690s Europe
A historical summary notes Lewis XIV taking Namur in 1692 and William III retaking it in 1695 with heavy losses, followed by literary burlesques and later changes of control. It also covers mob violence in Liverpool, church sermons in Westminster, royal birthdays and travels of Princess Amelia and Caroline, and local marriages and naval appointments.
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London Evening-Post
Copenhagen
Bologna
Marquess de Castellar
Porto Spezzia
Riviera
Genoa
Parma
Count de Gages
de Gages
Placentia
Enfanta Y
Hangar Foot
Iitalian
Pere Ea
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