Mail from Flanders and battles reach Cadiz ports
Yesterday the mail from Flanders reports ships and regiments embarked at Cadiz for Cadiz, Ceuta, and other Mediterranean locations. Five English warships arrived at Leghorn, while Aly Bey seizes Egypt and several Turkish towns. Pompeius Neri dismissed in Florence over royal title to the heir of St George. Marquis de Choiseul to Turin for a marriage request for the Duke of Savoy’s daughter. The Noailles mission to London and Madrid on Manila ransom progresses amid other disputed points.
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Plymouth Adopts Urgent Shipbuilding Push
In Plymouth on the 21st, workers boast rapid progress toward a fine fleet of ships, noting the need for sailors to man them. Artificers labor with utmost diligence, expressing great haste to finish construction and prepare for maritime readiness.
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London Navy Ships Commissioned and Port Reports
Yesterday many ships were commissioned including the Ocean, Terrible, Ramillies, Trident, Buckingham, Fame, Lord Howe, and Schomberg under various captains. Reports mention frigates to be fitted at Deptford, a Newfoundland post near Trepaffu, and a Hester leaving Liverpool for Lynn. A Prague letter notes a 57 year old Jewish convert Moreau baptized as Jehonna Palkreeder, respected by his people. Additionally 1000 barrels of powder left Dunkirk for Spain, and twelve ships of the line are said to be at Toulon ready to sail. A Guildhall Aldermen meeting set bread prices to prevent market manipulation, while London’s pavement and lighting work has spent over 80,000 pounds to date.
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Big Sums for Public Works and Local Fraud Alert
Large expenditures cited for purchasing houses to widen streets and build a new bridge, plus funds for roads, embankments, and finishing the bridge. Royal Exchange repairs estimated at 19,000, Newgate gaol rebuild at 50,000, and many new streets under construction. A caution to tradesmen warns of a 30-person sharpers gang living in new Wet and North West houses, engaging in false pretenses. Also notes a fire at Dr. Summers’s Harrow home, a church living appointment, obituaries, and other local notices.
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Penitent Doubts on Royal Academy Founding Principles
A correspondent inquires about the Royal Incorporated Artists of Great Britain and the Royal Academy founding process. He argues directors’ self-election, biased exhibitions, and delays in reform. The piece criticizes Joshua Reynolds and other listed figures, suggesting politics and patronage taint the academy’s integrity.
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Reform and penitence in human conduct raised by letter
A reader under the signature Humanus argues that reforming our lives and a penitential effort for misdeeds will not erase crimes. The letter, published in the London Evening Pol. discusses moral accountability and social duty in a tone typical of late 18th century correspondence.
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Bank Stock Q4 3-4 Thear3¢ and South Sea Dittos
Bank and government securities listed with odd fractional quotes and percentages. Includes entries for New Ann 3 per Cent, Bank Ann, red, and Consul ditto with various price points and changes.
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South Sea
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