Jamaica and Granada Shipping Names in Dubious Report
Fragmentary OCR lists ships and persons including Jamaica Granada and Cornwall Ranger Sprightly Greyhound cutter Dutch East Indiaman Camberwell Ogilvie from Lisbon with unclear attributions. Readable items include names like Paula Thompson Rebecca Mary and Majestys ship. context and roles are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Jamaica
Gt. Kitts
Mary
Ifn
Rebecca
Blackburn
Granada
Remaio
Majesty
S. ‘Thip
Cornwall
Camberwell
Ogilvie
Lisbon
Fetter to Lloyds coffee-house and Lord George Germain letters
A letter from Lord George Germain dated Whitehall Nov 3 1776 reports Howe's victory over rebels in York newspapers received by Liverpool merchants. It notes no dispatches from army or admiral to Elk Head and discusses ongoing promotions, Burgoyne’s misfortunes, privateers like Revenge under Captain Cunningham, seizure of ships Black Pride and St John the Evangelist, and French port restrictions on American privateers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd’s Coffee-House
Harvey
Newdland
Lisbon
Admiralty
Poirtuont
Cody
PH. Stephens
Mefl
Cope
Bignell
George Gérslaine
Thomas Birch
Liverpool
Whitehall
York
William Howe
Cape
Germaine
Marshalsand
Arahce
Feneral Howe
Burgoyne
General Howe
Bargoyke
Thomas
Plymouth
Oporto
Gustavus Canningham
Coralina
Spain
Ferro
Thompson
Hinman
France
Congress
Beth- Jou
Adine
Reading
Philadelphia
Penn
Pennsylvania
Bolton
Snowdon
Mary
Gherry
West-Indies
Continent
George Germaine
Quebec
Janet
Ann
Poul
Dover
Fleet Movements and Battles Reported Near Chesapeak Bay
An extract from Gosport Nov 7 describes HMS Resolution, Royal Oak, Culloden, Proserpine, and other ships preparing for an expedition with additional marines aboard. Reports note various regiments sailing from New York to Chesapeake Bay and battles near the Potomac, including a brig taken from James River and tobacco transfer to sailors. Also included are civic processions of Lord Mayors, farewells at Guildhall, a field duel near Paddington in which a merchant killed, and a Sussex apple tree yielding an extraordinary 74 bushels this season.
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Cadiz
Boston
Wagmas
Weymonoth
Poole
Swanage Bay
Raifel
Medway
Isee
Captai LeCrass
Bremen
St. Misso
Memel
Tie of Wight
Corton
Se. Kitt’s
New-England
Ketter
Gosport
His Majesty
Resolution
Ramilies
Royal Oak
Culloden
Proserpine
Shige
Mare
Plymouth
Ann
Howe
Chesapeak Bay
New- York
Hotland
Linzing
Grenadiers
Misniger
Sognal
Law
Des Corps
Donop
Merbeck
Charfeurs
Nonsuch
Potow
Delaware-bay
Chesapeat
James Esdaile
Thomas Hallifax
Alsop
Bull
Plumbe
Kennet
Plomer
Haytey
Newnham
Wright
Dover
Calais
Hackman
Lindfield
Sussex
Thomas Morley
St. John’s, College, Cambridge
Earl of Northumberland
Stokegrave
Waing‘ton
Yo Esworth
Almack
J. Tingly
Birthdays and politics mix in late 18th century notices
Fragmentary notices recall royal compliments on Princess Sophia Augusta's birthday and the death of Mr. Benjamin Brown. Also reported are grain price movements, fellowships at All Souls, a Jamaica arrival and pursuit story involving the brig Antelope and privateers, and the death of Hon Edward Webley, Chief Justice in Spanish Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uft
Ediard Newegham
Sophia
Augusta
Baty
Benjamin Brown
Tate
Perfack
Oxford
Moriday
Mr. Finch
Earl of Aylesford
All Souls College
King Jons
Jamaica
Nathaniel ‘Harriott
Daystrom
New York
Sandy Hook
Johnson
Flamiston
cAtkins
Atkins
Fiarriott
Medicett c Outselor Jankee
Spanish Town
Edward Webley
Hland
Asembly
New Macheath Take Impresses in Beggar's Opera Debut
Opener Webster plays Macheath with genteel bearing and a manly voice. Critics praise his interpretation and expect future heightening as he gains practice. Some regret his dance lacks proper execution but acknowledge strong overall performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lane
London
Webster
Jal
Macheath
Sobust
Royal Anecdote On Washington Overthrow Hints
A fortnight ago at the levee His Majesty spoke of an account by November detailing General Washington's total overthrow. Now that date has passed without such news, and the King contemplates leading the army in America next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Bread and provisions bill before the Irish House
Edward Newenham presents a bill to regulate bread meat meal and potatoes in Dublin county claiming it reflects the petitions of thousands of tradesmen and manufacturers. Dennis Daly moves to discuss legalities and expediency amid embargo penalties harming trade, especially in the western and southern counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Newenham
Dublin
Dennis Daly
America
Debate on Irish Trade Provisions Enquiry Appointed
In a heated session a motion for a committee to inquire into the export of Irish provisions for two years was debated. Sir Hercules Langrishe urged caution, warning against Crown influence over Commons and the danger to liberties. The Prime Serjeant supported legality and opposed exposing the law to partisan scrutiny. A committee was finally appointed.
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Barthen
Chae Poe
Mary
Hercules Langrithe
Courts of Justice
Commons
Prime Lesjeant
Hac
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