European Power Alignments Amid Alliance Talks
The text discusses Sweden and efforts to undo an Empress like idea of a French ministry. Vienna and Petersburg consider refining the above proceedings. The Birth Minister may gain from this, while the Grand Alliance attracts support from Britain, the Emperor, Poland, Prussia, Denmark, and possibly the States General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Vienna
Pétersbourg
Great Britain
Czasina
Poland
Prussia
Denmark
Scotland set for immediate Highland regiment formation
Edinburgh reports Scotland and Nevers discussing rapid regimenting of Highland Independence Companies. Proposals name Earl of Crawford as Colonel Sir Robert Monro of Fowlis as Lieutenant-Colonel and Captain Grant as Major. If approved, the Lord will command a premier regiment in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Nevers
Earl of Crawford
Robert Monro
Fowlis
Grant
Missionary Grindale chosen for Monkwearmouth living
In Newcastle on November 17 the Rev. Mr Grindale was presented by John Hilton to the Living of Monkwearmouth in Durham, following the death of the previous incumbent. Extracts from Bourdeaux dated November 6 report a Spanish privateer attacking a British/Irish ship near Blaye, while French authorities refuse to allow powder, ball, or Foulières actions. Sianiard is said to intercept our commerce. Liverpool letter November 10 notes a press gang aboard a Jamaica ship seized crew and the mate, who narrowly escaped by swimming before perishing. merchants prepare remonstrances to the Admiralty.
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Country News
Newcastle
Grindale
Kirkhaugh
Northumber- Igrid
John Hilton
Hilton-Castle
Eyro
Monkwearmouth
Durham
Bourdeaux
Cannan
Blaye
New England
Mouti
Liverpool
Jamaica
Admiralty
House of Commons
Commons
Cricklade
Wilts
William. Gore
Deceas
Charles Gore
Driver
His Majesty’s Exchequer
Charles Ireland
Tower of London
Sabine
Morris
Gibraltar
Scotland
John Corton
John Cottons
Robert Corion
Hunsingdonshire
Europe
Christopher White
Oxford
Cambridge
Company of
Apothecaries
Caymill
Universty
Boyle
Acher
Portugal
Switchen’s Alley
William Benson
Milton
Westminster Abbey
Stuok
Zos
Premis
France
Holland
Oliver
New ‘College
Wales
Caermarthen
John Prothero
Lanvallteg
Ohn Philipps
Alrycadno
Lewis Price
Glangranell
Pembroke
Thomas Stephens
Hubberston
Thomas Lloyd
Cwmgloyn
John Tucker
Sealyham
Cardigan
Thomas Jones
Verdrefe
Charles Richards
Penglais
Richard Stedman
Abbey of
Strata-Flosida
Birth Day Celebrations in Bath for Princess of Wales
London letters describe Bath festivities on November 19 marking the Princess of Wales birth day. The Mayor and corporation illuminated the Town Hall and toasted the royal family. Dramas, balls, and a large gathering at Mrs Love lace's showcased loyal rejoicing and thanks to the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bath
Princets of Wales
Old England
Nath
Lord Cartlemain
John-Stanhope
Honore
Edinburgshire Heritors Seek Bill to Limit Placemen in Commons
Reports from Edinburgh say the Heritors Barons and Freeholders met to urge Sir Charles Gilmour to press a bill restricting Placemen in the House of Commons. Salisbury hosted a grand event swearing in a new mayor and delivering instructions to MPs. Bristol show of resolve against excise supporters, with Edward Southwell likely to win. Efforts continue for Carnarvonshire election, and the young Earl of Strafford prepares to receive the Order of the Garter. The Duke of Bedford and others oversee hospital governance, while the Crown responds gratefully to the Commons. Proclamations update elections, appointments, and naval numbers as war stretches on. Numerous obituaries and notices of public figures fill the day.
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Edinburgh
John Dalrymple
Barr
Charles Gilmour
House of Commons
Salisbury
William Stone
Peter Bathurst
Bristol
Edward Southwell
Carnarvonshire
John Budville
Earl of Strafford
Wentworth Castle
Yorkshire
Order of the Garter
Eraugywange
Bathurst
William: Conolly
Ireland
William’ Draycoat
Chelsea
Lucy
Hariot Wentworth
Earl of Stamford
Staffordshire
Somerset-House
Duke of ‘Bedford
Micajah Perry
Vere ‘Beaudlerk
Joseph Eyles
Martin Forkes
Fawlkener
Ely
Duke of Montagu
Duke of Portland
Earl of Chesterfield
Earl of Cholmondele
Earl of Wilmington
Lonsdale
Lord De‘la Warr
Lord Gower
Lord Love
Arthur Ornilow
James'Lowther
Hans Sloane
Paul Methuen
Joseph Haskey
Benjamin ‘Avery
Richard‘Mefd
Edward Wilmot
Robert Nisbett
James Bradenell
Thomas Coram
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Richard Mmeimps
John Hollifer
Thomas'Hacks
Samuel ’Lefingham
John "Melaer
John ‘Mordaunt
Nathaniel Paice
Waler‘Phimmier
Clarty Spencer
James'Verron
Anthony“Walburge
Edward Walpole
George: Arnold
Roptr‘Drake
Willian Wadlafton
Theddoxé Jacobson
Nathaniel Newallam
James
Martin
Peter'‘Sainthill
Faid
Ayes Waaitee
Mortmain
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