Devastating Neva Flood Recalls 18th Century Storm Damage
The London Gazette reports a violent hurricane at Petersburg causing a four hour flood that reached fourteen feet above the Neva level. Hundreds drown, homes and ships destroyed, bridges torn, and extensive property loss across the town and adjacent areas. Relentless effort to salvage and aid victims follows, with relief plans under way.
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St. James's
Kingdom of Ireland
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Kiniog
Philip Tidall
Robert Heilen
Walter
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Theingdom of Ireland
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Big
Henry Theophilus Clements
St. James’s
Lottery Tobacco Pitch at Red Lion Holbert England
Advert reads 150 guineas prize for buying Three Pounds of tobacco or snuff at No 32 New North Fleet Red Lion. Note given with each paper. drawing after November 16. Proprietors promise full weight and quality, with refunds for packaging and shipment. Also touts Griffin’s Asthmatic as cure-all medicine.
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Charity Meeting Over Fire Sufferers In Aldbourn Wiltshire
Merchants tradesmen and others met at Rainbow Coffee House Cornhill to form a committee to collect funds in London and Westminster for the Aldbourn fire victims. The report notes about 100 families burned out and over 200 buildings destroyed with losses estimated around 7342 pounds of goods and 26601 pounds insured. The committee extends thanks to local nobility gentry and benefactors who already subscribed.
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