Frigate action near Folkestone and naval losses
Fragmentary report describes a night engagement between English and French vessels including the fifty four gun Chevalier Carlus and a sixty gun Dragon. It notes exchange of fire, casualties on Capt Balchen’s crew, damage to mizzen and rigging, and statements about intent and war status between England and France. Financial market items follow, listing South Sea and bank securities and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commindan
Holkstone
Dilsien
Leur
Ana Tien
Gail
Gunsnur
Ketensa
Tae Fetvermain
Gur
Imine
England
France
Carlus
Guus
Heer
Luc
Fourtesco
Aimherst
Balchen
Elive
Feversham
Mary Gally
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Rsp
Bank
Royal E Exchange Assurance Ma
London
Aricanto
Prem
Dirro
Ditropper Ven
Nomination Letter From Sussex County Election
Thomas Sergison writes to the gentlemen clergy and freeholders of Sussex announcing unanimous agreement to nominate him to represent the county in Parliament in place of James Butler. He asks for their support and notes his humble service.
George Fox Nominated to Represent York County in Parliament
In York on August 3 1741 Gentlemen clergy and freemen met to nominate George Fox Est as a candidate to replace Lord Morpeth in Parliament. Turner had declined service before the last election. Vigorously to support Fox’s interest was resolved in the same manner as at the last contested election. Jorge Fox humbly seeks the votes and interest of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
George Fox
Lord Morpeth
Turner
Fox
Aft
Ele&ion
County of Jord
Jorge Fox
Bank Fune 1 1741 John Waite Missing From Bank
Notice of John Waite a bank employee missing since May 13 in East-Idia Bond theft. Warrants issued for his apprehension. Reward offered by the Governor and Company totaling five hundred pounds for safe capture and delivery. Identity described with facial features and height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fune
John Waite
Sfask
Enarland
Rosna
Mac Greg
Joan Waite
Fata
Kensington Turnpike Trustees Meet at George in Kensington
Notices urge trustees of Kensington Chelva and Fulham Turnpikes to meet at the George in Kensington on Monday next the 7th instant at ten in the forenoon. The text also advertises opportunities to board and educate a young gentleman, and urges creditors and debtors of Richard Fanner and William Edwards to present claims or meet for settlement. An Amersham estate sale is advertised with full details and inquiry contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Kensington, Chelva and Fulham
the George
Sephens
Stephens
Richard Fanner
Newberry
Berks
Deceas
Samuel Farrant
Dog Tavern
Billingsgate
William Edwards
Water-lane
Fleet-street
Somerset Street
Snowhill
Long
Auction notice seeks remaining stacks of Reverend Stack's history
The notice advertises available copies of Reverend Stack's history of the Holy Bible and New Testament in four sheets, priced per volume, with one selling piece per copy. It mentions a collector’s sale at Stephen Auffen, Bolfeler in Se Pals Church-Yard, offering two folio volumes illustrated with maps and sculptures and a high price of three guineas.
Proclamation Offering Reward for Escapees in London
A chaotic 18th century notice offers five guineas to anyone delivering two named escapees, Simon Hadi and a 24 year old Lincolnhithra, with their descriptions including height eye color and clothing. It cites authority of Captain Dodd and Seboor Varfia ment, dated during Lent, in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope-Lords
Foltiort
Throne Spooner
Lid Bo
Camyany
Simon Hadi
Palerrep
London
Ismenes
Seboor
Dodd
Rotherlith alias Reddril in Surrey estate listing
An OCR fragment describes Rotherlith alias Reddril in Surrey with cattle and dairy products. It mentions orders for milk and water corn, and references Meonfard in Dueacfracsy or Mr Richard Kensick Colourmat in Reddrt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotherlith
Reddril
Surrey
Richard Kensick
Advowton and Living Rights Notice for Preston Borough
The sale advert describes advowson of the Parish of Preston and life interests in Lea and Achron at issue, with reversion of several messuages and tenements. Details obtainable from Messrs Wray Shaw of Preston and Thomas Francke of Currier’s Alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Bancaster
Ureston
Lea
Achron
Wray Shaw
Thomas Francke
Currier
S. Ailey
To be Sold by Auction at Four and Tree Bartholomew Lane
Auction notice for George Brathwaite estate gemstones watches and plate at Lombard Street Goldsmith. Items include diamond jewelry, bracelets and watches with a catalog available at ChaWel's Coffeehouse Threadneedle Street Gridley's Coffeehouse Royal Exchange and Shamas Leach's Addle-treec dwelling near Wood-street. Sale begins Thursday at three o'clock with sales through the following days and seating at nearby tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuo
Leacu
Ant Aicloneer
Bartholomew-Lane
Rogue Exchange
PLALE
George Brathwaite
Lombard Breety
Deceas
Delamer &c
Cha'wel
Threadneedle-street
Gridley
Royal Exchange
Shamas Leach
Hou’e
Addle-treec
Wood-street
Learn English Grammar by Nathan Barley 18th Century Text
Advertisement for a grammar learning book and Metamorphoses edition translated into English. Describes ease for young scholars to learn grammar with support from a prose version and notes by Joninus Lius. Lists prices and books by Cox Wood and Woodward at the Dove and Paternoster Row. Also notes Ovoip’s Tristia in five books with similar method and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnine Lius
Enelith
Marwisiy
U.e of Schools
Nathan Bartey
TP. Cox
Lamb Usder
J. Wood
C. Woodward
Minciuss
Also Mentioned on This Page
Staton
Lewes
Sussex
Susex
Hes
James Butler
Lhomas Sergison
David Lfgros
Amerfoham
Bucks
William Child
Amersham
Gamaliel Voyce
Micre-Court
St. Pauls Clugch-yard
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