British frigates sail to assert North Pacific claims
The Hampshire commanded by Caprainasanbridge and Boancet sails from Portsmouth for the Pacific Ocean to join Pandora at Madeira. They plan to establish a fort at Nootka Sound, seize Spaniard shore works, and secure British control of a vast region north of Santa Fe. The Washington, under Captain Bentrick, pursues trade routes and potential new passages.
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Nootka
Krg
Great Britain
Santa Fee
Gourio
Madrid
South
Aegestra
Washington
Crpt Bentrick
Adamun
Russian advance near Constantinople sparks crisis talk
The ongoing war with Russians near the Turkish capital prompts calls for swift action. Petemkin presses the campaign as diplomats seek peace terms in a larger congress while Franco-British concerns rise over possible Ottoman involvement and the fate of Crimea. Authorities discuss cabinet friction and naval priorities as the nation weighs political and military options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petemkin
Xtiovia
Printing progress and notable book gifts noted in society
A long item reports on vellum copies of works given to Lor Spencer and others, mentions German and biennial responses to Mr Burke, and notes new print industry advances. It highlights the Duke of Marlborough gifting volumes to Bodleian, Cambridge, Eton, and Christ Church, with plans to donate more. Reutke’s Demosthenes is praised and Dr Atken aided its printing. The Lort library holds many rare Birth Antiquities tracts, pending education plans.
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Mio Vwioos
Lor
Spencer
Barke
Aden
Burke
John Ross
der. Geddes
Phliny
Knales
Duke of Marborough
Barto Jezzi
Bodleian Library
Cambridge
Chris Chore
Eton
Reitke
Atken
Reifke
Race
Lort
Perilous Sea Trials and Legal Reforms Highlight Early 18th Century News
Reports from Falmouth detail shipwrecks and heroic rescues including the 6th November loss of the layne and the Brailey death, while an Act of Parliament proposes judges vow to avoid improper influence and enforce swift justice. Also noted are Parisian intrigue, fashion hoaxes, and colonial shipping lanes with Jamaica, Grenado, and Newfoundland routes.
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Noote
Hfinas
Thas
Beushlow
Killa Nova
Marlborough
Conttainople
Constantinople
Crimea
France
Deus
Rep Atur
Macdonogh
Bristol
Fredianbedd
Grenwoes
Cowes
Jumsica
Peard
Dartmouth
Tre Whynne
Weile
Aenelee
Quebes
Layne Broschee
Hue
Peron
Brailey
Hs Watch
Falmouth
Wolfe
Jase Tublan
Paris
Sesgular Kodikwla
Colchever
Browa
Ley
Willis Lehi
Rafe
Cusay
Ieee
Watts
Batrar
POA
Vo Ey
Gore
Gs Bae
Avia
Dean
Ronan
S & Ie
the Eerie
Louris
Armada VM
Aeoenery
Confeir
Betire
Gorges
Adabel
Ineos
Tae
Haseie
Red Rs
Mateata
Claln
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