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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 15, 1757

Page

2

Hawke era naval action and privateer tales amid storms

Reports from the Breach Coat soundings reveal thirteen to fifteen fathoms in some areas countering French claims of shallow water. Privateers lure, captures and recaptures unfold as British and French forces maneuver near Cape Clear, Brest and the West Indies. Ships including the Industrious Bee and others are lost or saved amid gales and engagements. Corsican Dragoons are planned for transport to France. A libel case, church appointments, and local elections accompany the day’s events.

Ensterhull Hawke Paris Cape Clear Ortugal Brest Louisbourg Admiral Hawke Jersey Liverpool Caroline Unity Bell Philadelphia Hampton Dashwood Jamaica Tox Bondon Hispaniola Cyprus Wlean Drom London St. Kit’s West Indies Barbados Richardson Chester Dunitk Downs Woodbridge Suffolk Richard and Jane Simpson Peter and Mary Balcher Mediterranean Gould Mermaid Woodhouse Halifax Monsieur de Valiere Cortica Royal Corsican Dragoons France Prussia Westminster Hall-Gate Tiitntas ‘Hill Rowhos Decese Thomas‘ Bowman Trinity College Cambridge Augustus ‘Henry Duke of Mr. Bell Keene L’héreux Ar. Keene L’hereux William Barkway Fenchurch-street Robert Grant Biwlng Kennett Market-Street Daventry Northamptonshire John Adams Adams

Disturbance Plea and Smuggling Skirmish Reported

A chaotic report describes police breaking up a brothel in Westminster and arrests made, with a witness detailing patrons. A second item notes a skirmish near Arundel between customs officers and smugglers, resulting in deaths and seizure of tea. Bankruptcy notices list several merchants from Sunderland, Pattrington, and London.

Fielding Snow’s- Rems Porhill-Street Westminster Chichister Arundel Cuttom-house Dragoon

Great Hurricane and Flood Damage Strike City Suburbs

A severe hurricane hit yesterday followed by flooding causing extensive damage to public buildings and many private pathways, especially in the suburbs and lower city areas. The storm left streets disrupted and property harmed across several neighborhoods.

Esterday

Loyalist Plea Against Enemies at Home During War

A reforming plea denounces home traitors aiding France during wartime. It condemns insurers of enemy ships as spies and traitors, argues for naval strength to crush French commerce, and denounces self serving arguments that debt and corruption aid the state. The author warns against private looseness that weakens national defense.

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