Royal support promised for Hungary succession dispute
The London Evening-Post reports the King will back Queen Maria Theresa in her hereditary claims under the Pragmatic Sanction with full power, while Poland offers to lead troops against opponents. News from Schaffhausen details peasants executed for rebellion against the Bishop of Basel, some sent to galley service. Madrid dispatches say Montiano is promoted to brigadier for defending Fort St Augustine.
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Vienna
Hungary
Poland
Schaffhausen
Porentu
Bafil
Paris
Madrid
Spain
Don Manuel de Montiano
Florida
St. Augustine
Mermaid Tavern
Reyal
Adairal Vernon
Lord Chesterfield
Lord Carteret
Jonn Barnard
Robert Godinall
Bonares
Borlingy
Cornwall
Edward Wortley
Sumner
Courtiey
Wortley
William Luke
Edward Score
Wry Wordley
Commyns
Dudley Rider
John Strange
Juttice Probyn
Juttice Parker
Jatt
St. Matthew’s Church
Friday
Twickenham
Christchurch
James Rogers
Wales
Fubbs Yardhr
Holland
Germany
Vis
Celia
Watly
Bristol
Jamaica
Vernon
Tilbury
Brest
Loulon
Admiral Vernon’s Birth Day Celebrations Across England
Reports from London to Plymouth describe fervent tributes to Admiral Vernon on his birth day. Bonfires, bells, fireworks, and public dinners mark the nationwide rejoicing, with Kingston and Hackney hosting elaborate entertainments and local officials praising the British war effort against Spain. Local anecdotes include a Stratford bonfire sculpture and a Stratford crowd reacting to an effigy.
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Veernon
Brunswick
Britain
Spain
Porto-Bello
Carthagene
Cuba
Stratford
Porto Bello
Don
Peterborough
Admiral Vernon
Edward Wortley
Armisted Parker
Elgis
Huntingdon
Earl of Sandwich
Golden Lyon
Duke of Montague
London
Edward Montague
Mills Hill
Elyrs
Lymington
Winchester
Kingston
Surrey
Castle Inn
Prince and Princess of Wales
Hackney
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