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Royal Birth Day and Naval News From London and Beyond
The issue reports the Prince and Princess of Wales missing birthday compliments, Queen Elizabeth’s accession anniversary observed by London societies, and naval movements including Hampshire launch, Otter Sloop captaincy, and Commodore Lettuck’s voyage to reinforce a Mediterranean squadron. It covers prize ships recalled, privateers engagements near the Canaries, and various court and civic notices with multiple local appointments and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince and Princess of Wales
Elizabeth
London
Westiminster
Hampshire
Ipwich
Board of Admiralty
Gordon
William Gordon
Bart
Shires of Cromartie and Nairn
Scotland
Lettuck
Portsmouth
Neptune
Mediterranean
Haddock
France
Willson
Sheerness
His Majesty
Rockefeer
Williams
Newfoundland
Portugal
Friendsip
Herbert
Mary
Paxton
Jamaica
Dover
Guildhall
Charles Ewer
Broad Street
Sir John Lequesie
Major Lambert
St. Helena
East India Company
Dukes of
Wapping
John Morden
Blackheath
Amsterdam
Charles Statham
Rogers
Bartholomew-Close
St. James’s Church
Mary Honeywood
Clerke, Willshaw
Cannon-street
Jeremiah Harman
Jonathan Gurnel
Thomas Taylor
Puff. Moore
Unitampt
Dartford
Col. Bell
Greenwich
Martha Holland
Anne Ivers
Tothillfelds Bridewell
Col. de Veil
Joseph Holdsworth
Newgate
Berwill Smith
Grifhs