Engagement Near Gibraltar Describes Battle and Aftermath
The dispatch details a naval clash with Spain near Gibraltar at 1 o clock, ending by 1:30 with both sides retreating. No fatalities aboard, sailors praised for discipline while Spanish forces suffered five killed and eight wounded per later reports. Commodore wounded, Gibraltar inhabitants observed. Other notes include ships captured to Gibraltar, cargo exports, and arrivals from the West Indies and various patrols.
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Gibraltar
Madrid
West Indies
Duke Packer
Edwards
Havannah
Jamaica
Leeward Island
Ile of Wight
James Douglas
Molseyhurst
London
Middlesex
Surry
Cleghorne
Foreign Post-office
Houndsditch
Sporio
Russia
Seal
His Majesty
Prince Edward
Botton
Proserpine
Hunter
George
Howard
Dublin
Loretta
Poultrey
Africa
Montague
Boffum
Plymouth
Wind S. W
Considerations on the approaching Peace and wartime resolve
The author urges continued war against France and Spain until a favorable, honorable peace is won. He warns that negotiating now would be like paying an executioner to cut off the nation's head, and calls for patriotic action, public addresses to the throne, and renewed confidence in conquest to secure Britain’s position and deter negotiations. He advocates arming public sentiment, summoning Parliament, and demanding accountability from representatives. The piece cites Pitt and urges stern action against foreign agents and renewed efforts to defend imperial interests.
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Newfoundland
France
Spain
America
House of
Bourbon
England
Ness
Duke of Cumberland
Peace at Last or War's End for Priwifth Army
A fragmentary passage presents the head of the Priwifth army urging a peace that is safe honorable and lasting, aiming to render himself terrible to French and Spaniards as to rebels and to condemn war as a trade. The text frames a diplomatic resolve over warfare.
Peace terms and concessions debated in a Coffee-house missive
In a Plain Dealer letter, the writer mocks pro peace concession advocates inquires if a victor must grant more to end wars. He argues that since the war yields valuable gains, justice demands the enemy pay costs or surrender valued places. He calls for no concessions and warns against mammon of unrighteousness, signing as Ledger.
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Plain Dealer
Humble Admonition Against Pride by Eliphoz
A dramatic verse excerpt warns against human self conceit, urging humility before God. It recalls a nocturnal vision where a spirit questions mortal pretensions, cites Man as corrupt and frail, and contrasts earthly pride with divine supremacy citing Job and biblical ideas. The piece emphasizes Man's low origin, flawed will, and decay.
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Jon iv
Patent Genuine Jesuits Drops advertised by Dr Walker
An 18th century health advertisement warns readers to avoid imitations of Dr Walker's Patent Jesuits Drops. It lists warehouse and distributor names across multiple towns, claims a safe mercury free formula, and promises cures for sexual and venereal ailments with minimal dosing and no confinement while urging personal application for free advice and a guaranteed infallible cure.
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Robert Walker
Fleer-Lane
Old Bally
Purficant Roche
Mackinder
King- Freer
St. James’s Square
Horton
Portsmouth
Brown
Bookfeller
Bristol
Jordan
Plymouth-Dock
Brice and Spencer
Score
Exeter
Atx
Winett Veritas
J. Wessels and Co. N
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Bourdeaux
I-ha
Cadiz
Nadrid
Bilboa
Leghorn
Genoa
Venice
iLibon Js
Porto
Mexico
Cornhill
Princes Street
Chas raGers
T. Longman
Maredant
R. Roginson
Cave
West- Smithfield
Morris
Red-Lion
Tottenham-Coure Road
Baieley
Leadenhall Street
Norton’s
Suregeon
West Smithfield
Grexnough
King’s Arms
Ludgate-Street
J. Newbery
Bible and Sun
St. Paul’s Church
D. Price
Constance
N. B
Greenough
E. R.lowther
Hatton Garden
Mr. Croft
Shoe-Lane
Ficer-Street
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