20 Oct 1739
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 20, 1739
Page
1
London observers note the latest arrivals from France and Holland arriving since the last summary. The report mentions sea conditions and hastened posting, reflecting ongoing transcontinental communication during the period.
From St Sebastian and Latycz, reports state five or six vessels are fitting in the port to cruise the English, with several more preparing along the coast. Three or four English ships laden with provisions were captured by privateers west of the port. Nearby actions include a Haidamakee engagement near Krasny and loot found in the Haidamak camp. News from Madrid, Vienna, and Paris cover troop movements, finance, and fortifications across Europe.
The Bath social scene reports a Tuesday evening ball at Mrs Hayes's house with the greatest appearance of gentry seen, surpassing even the time of the Prince and Princess's visit. Suppression of gaming is praised as boosting town reputation and prosperity.
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