Shipping list of transatlantic arrivals and departures
A fragmented extract lists ships and captains with home ports and destinations such as London Madeira Newfoundland Rotterdam Poole and Dublin. Entries mention vessels like Happy Recovery Swallow and Industry with crews and ports of origin including Oporto Bourdeaux and Gottingberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haid
Ville
Galloway
Oporto
Louis
Dale
London
Alicant
Charlotte
Webb
Newfoundland
Leghart
Dartinpath
Yeoman
Ditto
Dita
Lady Gagey
Loring
Madeira
Happy Recovery
Claxton
Ditte
Johannay Molver
the-Texel
Swallow
Barrey
Poole
George and
William
Pain
Dito
Pifpueh
Turze
Widdecombe
Industry
Patterson
Rotterdam
Czfat
Huddlestone
Dublin
Bourdéaux Packe
Howell
Bourdeaux
Jacob
Matterson
Porto
Petersbergh
Renouf
Halifax
Comings
Opera
Tinmuch
Arno
Polly
Hutchinson
Yarmouth Roadspes
Treaty of accommodation signed between Portugal and Spain
Mail from Flanders reports Madrid letters stating the treaty of accommodation between Portugal and Spain was signed on the 18th of last month by His Catholic Majesty. The frontiers of the respective South American countries have been regulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Genoa
Madrid
Fortugal
Spain
South America
Yearend school ball delights Blandford crowd
In Blandford on Monday a large annual ball for scholars was held in the Assembly Room. Miss Sellers led the opening dance with Miss Wilkeys, a four year old, performing a minuet and allemande to public admiration. The event impressed attendees with the grace of the pupils and pleased their sponsors. Ipswich report notes a fire aboard the Lydia brig near Dusham Bridge damaged vessel and cargo valued at 1600 pounds and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blandford
Bailey
Good
Ipswich
John Fowler
Dusham- Bridge
Dispatches from London on Howe operations near Philadelphia
From London comes word that Major Cuyler brings dispatches from Lord Howe and Gen. Howe detailing a lengthy account of Howe's movements from the head of Elk to mid October. The narrative confirms Washington's actions, notes mounting British casualties, and portrays the British effort as defensive around Philadelphia with Cornwallis stationed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuyler
de Camp
Howe
Posibie
Anid
Philadelphia
Washington
Otober
Gray
Lord Cornwallis
C &c
Delayed British Naval News and City Notices
An assortment of late 18th century dispatches describes naval movements from Cowes to New York, with General Howe and Burgoyne’s status amid the Philadelphia actions. Reports include arrests, trials, and holdups in London and Bristol, plus theatre goings and prices, robberies, and a deadly attack on a battery with Fortifications and the Delaware opening. The packet from New York notes reinforcements under General Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hland
Nike Orton
Philadelphia
Hewe
Chester
Delaware
New-York
Clinton
England
Vaughan
Sir
Mungo Campbell
Burgoyne
Agnew
Bird
Donop
Albany
Howe
Atack
Ticonderoga
Connecticut
Cuyler
General Robinson
Henry Clinton
William Howe
New York
O&e
List of Prizes from Drawn Lottery Numbers
A fragmented list shows various prize numbers from a yesterday drawn lottery. Entries include multiple prize figures and ticket numbers such as No. 34,368 No. 2920 No. 8956 and several large amounts like 46,730 and 38,476, though the OCR text is garbled and some figures are unclear. The item reads as a catalog of prize allocations rather than a narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ae'Ghildhall
Sorol
Prigés
Oxford Notices of Death and Marriages at Pembroke College
Oxford on November 29 reports the death of Mr Adams commoner of Pembroke College and nephew of the master. On Thursday Reverend Mr Turner of Pembroke College wed Miss Wood, daughter of a local brewer. James Kitchenman of Rivers Road Kent married Miss Griffin of Bampton in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Adams
Pembroke College
Turner
Wood
Agin
Bampton
Phis County
James Kitchenman
Rivers Road
Kent
Miss Griffin
London Scor Pal Nov 269 News Item
Fragmentary report from London listing multiple royal appointments and honours. Mentions Abel Mosley and Francis Buller among appointees, with references to peerage titles and roles in the judiciary, plus a disjointed note about a ship event and a tavern keeper’s travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jimis
Abel Mosley
Ean Fes
Brecon
Glamorgan
Francis’ ‘Buller
Courifel
Chester
John Skynner
Eaton
Eades de
Hanforthy
Woddrktreer
Innholder
Storengon
Guinghells
Geo Fields
Gadermerdnent
Tel-Hingidee
Bankruptcies and Commissions in London and Across Counties
A long OCR fragment lists bankruptcies and enlarged bankruptcies with surrender dates in December and January. Individuals named include Richard Rodwell of Dicklebaryng Nadfoie. William Thompson of Barby. Thomas Heebee. Charleng Keightley. Alexander Barchiy. Stephen Thompson. and others. Entries cover surrender locations such as Guildhall London, Oxford Arms Thame, and various inns in Northamptonshire and Worcestershire, with dates in December and January and mentions of commissions, superseded orders, and certificates to be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rodwell
Dicklebaryng
Nadfoie
Furender
Neugiehes
Ees
Wiliam Thompson
Barby
Northampenshire
Daventry
Northaimptonshire
John Carruther
Oxford Arms
Thame
Oxfordshire
Giacee
Alexander Barchiy
Allhallows Lane
Fan
Guilshall
London
Stephen Thompson
Moorfields
Middlesex
Gikweaver
Guildhall
William Brown
Cannon-street
Upholder
Lonedon
Rehad Neavé
Richard Neave
Mark Jane
Jacob Dixon
Wisbech
St. Peter's
Haberdather
Frenoon
Samuel Justice
Austin Fryars
Lewis Marquerier
John Peigal
Coventrye Fireet
Werminster
Goldfaiths
Omon -Hyma
Little Sowerfet-ftact
Whitechapel
M.rehant
Thomas Fenton
Princese Fireet
Warshouse
Man
Henry Tipping
King-street
Chespside
Edward Sanndy
Newterry
Berks
Che
House of Commons resolves on malt tax and duties for 1778
The House agreed to yesterday’s Ways and Means report proposing a malt tax and continued duties on malt, mum, cyder and perry for 1778. Orders included Frincombe enclosure and other bills. Adjourned to Monday with orders for navy and marines disposable men counts. Read first times for malt and land tax, Sapecoie Frincombe and Billing Inclosures.
Henderson in King John described as underwhelming
A review of a Saturday night performance of King John notes Mr. Henderson’s portrayal lacks majesty and horror in key scenes, though his dying moment is praised as a strong, vivid image of poisoning. The poet’s balance of tones is questioned, with some amends in later scenes noted but overall disappointment persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mr. Hénderson
Habert
Arthur
Ator
Stolen silver forks report in Ireland case
A report from Augie ltt notes a confession by John Stubbs claiming to have stolen forks from Lord Gorminster in Ireland. He mentions being pressed at Liverpool and brought to Plymouth in a royal tender. Public notices offer return of the forks to the rightful owner, with expence details for advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Young
Johin Archbold
John Stubbs
Lord Gorminster
Ireland
William Welch
Plymouth Dock
Poperty
Subbs
Liverpool
Plymouth
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Country News
Ber
Poflet
William ‘Howe
Head of
Elk
I Jtly
Cowes
Niger
Betsween
Mrs. Abington
Mr. King
Sir Peter
Lady Teazle
Cibber
Tigie
Dicks Michack
Richard Sinfeld
Hgate
Finchley
Antiboy
John Shellman
Tendion
John Smith
Smithwaite
Edward Lovibond
Sarah Ellison
John ‘Deer
Crown
Newport-market
Robert Collins
William Loveridge
Nicholas Rider
James Anderson
Mary Marshall
Hackney
Henry Parkinson
William Rigby
Bishopsgate-street
Richard Clay
Morris Geary
Priddy
Fretwell
Turner’s Square
Hoxton
Monty
Arne
Bow-street
John Bull
Eig
Redcrofs Street
Bristol
Wollen
Lord Foley
Piccadilly
Facki
House of Commons
Telemachus
Ashburham
Ashburnham
Universal Magazine
A of Knowledge
LXE
Comining
J. Hinton
King’s Arms
Patemoftes Tows
Wearwickblane
W- Newton
Oer Feller
Mater
Old Britain
Vlumbie Teat
Fingls
Jagex
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