French Army Position in Provence and News of Captures
In Provence our army holds St Laurence Vence and St Paul with batteries and redoubts along the river. The Austrians deserting and thirty battalions arriving will soon give us the upper hand while peasants patrol and block enemy magazines. Paris reports Warren’s role in the Scottish retreat, with Bry an and Sheridan credited. The Hague notes calls to increase forces to 40 to 50 thousand for European peace, and a French privateering report lists prizes taken by Captain Somarial and the Lamanon at Martinique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Laurence
Vence
St. Paul
Villafranca
Montalban
Paris
Scotland
Warren
O Bryan
France
Sheridan
The
India Company
Breda
Liev
Vienna
Tussia
Europe
Republick
England
Privateer Two Friends under John Somerfal triumphs
The account reports the success of the valiant privateer sloop Two Friends, commanded by John Somerfal. Owned in the parish of St Anne, Sandy Point, Plantation News details the vessel's exploits and gains in raiding enemy shipping during wartime. The report highlights Somerfal's leadership and the victories achieved by this local privateer venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Fune
John Somerfal
St. Anne
Sandy-Point
Rebels Executed at Penrith and Tyburn in Mass List
Newcastle reports Tuesday executions of Rebels at Penrith including Andrew Swan Thomas Park Peter Lindsay James Innes David Hume Robert Lyon and Lawrence Mercer. A second batch at Tyburn near York lists thirteen captives William Conolly William Crosby James Sparks George Hamilton John James Jellens Charles Gordon Daniel Frazier Angus McDonald Edward Clavering William Baveley James Maine Benjamin Mason William Dempsey and an Irish Deferrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Newcastle
Penrith
Andrew Swan
Thomas Park
Peter Lindsay
James Innes
David Hume
Robert Lyon
Lawrence Mercer
Tyburn
York
William Conolly
William Crosby
James Sparks
George Hamilton
Hufsars
John James Jellens
Charles Gordon
Daniel Frazier
Angus McDonald
Edward Clavering
Northumberland
William Baveley
James Maine
Benjamin Mason
William Dempsey
Fresh Water vs Salt Water Captains Debate in Royal Navy
In a critique addressing naval leadership, the writer laments officers preferring Bath and Tunbridge spa leisure over sea duty. He urges distinguishing Fresh Water Captains to keep them ashore and assign Salt Water Captains to the main tasks, predicting better naval efficiency and secured peace if favors shifted. The letter notes half-pay pressures and West Indies trade concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Tunbridge
Iaim
Tunbridge, &c
Bret
West-Indies
West Indies
London News Echoes Uncertain Political Talks
The item notes London chatter about a leading local figure potentially succeeding Er1co in the Province of Ways and Means, amid speculation and partisan debate. It adds reflections on Gunpowder Treason anniversary and King William's Torbay landing, linking them to ongoing concerns about Popery and national deliverance from various influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Torbay
General Huske's Regiment to Reading and Newbury
A long notice lists officers and soldiers departing Southwark for Reading and Newbury with orders to winter quarters. It notes Cape Breton officers to Boston posts under General Pepperall, a marriage at Woodford, and deaths of notable figures including Lord Fortescue and Mark Poorroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huske
Welch Fuzilleers
Southwark
Reading
Newbury
Cape Breton
Boston
Pepperall
James Dagnall
Thomas Middleton
James Steward
John Legard
Joseph Armstrong
Philip Gore
Flanders
Ireland
Jaff
Woodford
Essex
Roger Altham
Court of Arches
Doctors Commons
Mary Isaacson
Lord Fortescue
John Fortescue Aland
Court of Common Pleas
James Street
Bedford Row
Fe’nnight
Edmonton
Mark Pourroy
St. Leonard
Shoreditch
St. Olave
Lewis
Newgate
Oxford
Slater
Trinity
Brereton
Pembroke
Shuckburg
Baliol
Nowel
St. John’s
Isaac Milles
Dutchess of
Bridgwater
St. Pinnock
Cornwall
Exeter
Duloe
George Abernethy
Glenbucket
Carlisle
St. Margaret’s Hill
Council For ‘the Crown
Abernethy
General Cope
Bamff
Rogers
Foot
Carlile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Provence
Island
Anda Ehie Taner
Waavel
Maria
Louis
St. Vincent’s
Elizabeth
Port St. Pierre
Somarial
Martinico
London
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