Remarkable flood and various ship notices in London papers
The report details the Two Brothers from Lisbon arriving at Falmouth after a missing ship. It notes a 25 percent insurance offer, clerical appointments by the Bishop of Peterborough and Lord Viscount Hatton, and various deaths and payments. It describes severe floods near Stratford and London, with cattle losses, drowned horses, bridges washed away, and mail service disrupted. It also mentions a journalist promising a broader history of Jesuits in France and missionary activity in Martinique under Father de la Valette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
Bohn
Lisbon
Falmouth
Thompson
Hollowell
Northampton
Peterborough
Maulton
Molton
Viscount Hatton
Viscount Haton
Douglas
Durham
Earl of Bah
Keppel
Cannon
Windsor
Ealing
Moffman
Itiian
Huth
Grace and Lefevre
Stratford
Bridge
Kelvedon
Chelmsford
Ulford
Essex
Tunbridge
Kent
Kingston Bridge
Buntingford Bridge
Hertfordshire
London Evening Post
France
Father de la Valette
Martinico
Parfon
Carbet
Saint-Pierre
West-Indies
Europe
Martinique
Thither
French
Isles
Peace prospects and British strategy amid European war
Britannicus argues that Prussian success in Silesia and Glatz will push Austria toward peace, allowing Britain to shift war to sea against France and Spain. He contends a German peace would end the continental conflict, enabling a larger British victory at sea and heavy blows to Bourbon powers with minimal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schweidnitz
Glatz
Bohemia
Great Briain
Germany
France
Spain
Great Britain
America
House of Bourbon
Britannicus
Amicus Respussica Replies on Hard Soap Charges
A London Evening Post reader signed Amicus Respussica challenges an anonymous report accusing Hard Soap manufacturers of fraud. The letter defends the accused, slams backbiting, and urges the anonymous author to prove facts or seek forgiveness, warning of government cost and reputational damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Evening Post
London Evening-Post
Hicks-Smithfield
Anonymus
Amicus Respussica
Absence and Love in a Lament for a Lass
A versified lament on absence. the speaker mourns a beloved’s departure, calling life itself diminished without her presence. The poem contrasts heaven and hell, Spring and year, and bids time to fly to shorten the delay before reunion. It centers on longing, devotion, and the hope of meeting again in a future embrace.
Turmoil Between Poles and Tarvars Worries Temefvaer
London letters express unease over bicketings between Poles and Tarvars and fear Turkish Divan stirring savier. Casts doubt on Ohman Port’s intent, hints Austria and spring war, with Portugal movements and militia relocations in Winchester and Essex. Reports export, import, ship arrivals, and theatre listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Temefvaer
Savier
Ohman
Poland
House of Austria
Germany
Lutre
Lifor
Oporto
Col. O'Hara
Count de Lippe
Count de Beaut
Messares
William Rigby, Esq
Tavistock
Duke of Bedford
Ireland
Paris
Essex Militia
Wistiam Harevey
Chigweil
Endfield-wath
Afs
Portugal
Havannah
West Indies
Ruiffiay
Holland
Portsmouth
Guernsey
Hull
Dublin
Ash
Lisbon
Pool
Polly Honeycombe
Drury-Lane
Love Maxes
Fortunatus
Coveni-Garden
Lethe
London Bridge Water Levels Reported With Odd Timing
A fragmented notice lists high water at London Bridge with unclear timings for morning and afternoon on the 27th, mentioning si ol Clacey and rs 12 with a Saturday reference. The readable fragment notes a water event and provisional schedule, but specifics are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gliiles Jacob
Prince
H. Woodfall
W. Strahan
T. Osborne
A. Millar
J. Beecroft
J. Hinton
J Rivington
R. Baliwin
Hawes
Clarke and Collins
W. Johnston
W. Owen
T. Carlon
S Crowder
T. Longman
B. Law and
Postscript
Francé
Isle
Linle
Lam, &c
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