Madrid Letters Describe Patinho Grandee Honor and Moorish Raid
Letters from Madrid dated October 22 publish that Don Joseph Patinho, near death, is declared Grandee of Spain first class and his Niece receives 1500 pistoles pension. A dying minister sends a diamond gift to the bearer and asks pardon for errors. Lisbon reports a Dutch raid on Mogador where the Moors were captured and Fort Mogador looted, then Lisbon bound. Paris notes warm June weather after a violent storm with a bright aurora borealis. The Hague cites diplomat St Gil claiming Vienna matters settled and Tuscany to be evacuated. Milan reports Count Khevenhuller demanding 700,000 florins for Imperial troops with eight days to pay. An extra letter from Spanish Town in Jamaica laments decline, plantation burnings, and Negro rebellion. Weekly mortality and marriage/burial tallies listed alongside stock and commodity prices.
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Fort Mogador
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Italy
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Royal Exchange Assurance
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South Sea Banis
Mine Adventure
Feondan
Early Act Against Street Sales Of Spirits In Parishes
A historical statute from Parliament imposes a ten pound fine on hawking selling or exposing Brandy or other spirits publicly outside approved venues. It allows Justices of the Peace to convict offenders and commit them to the House of Correction until payment or two months. Proceeds go to parish poor, with informers receiving a share. a separate Smuggling Act clause enables seizure and prosecution via local officials.
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Customs of Excise
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