London Gazette notices from Southwark to Cambridge
Notices span a Bailable Warrant for Corbet Actton's family trade continuation by Henry Afton and a Cambridge University Royal Address praising royal measures, Cape Breton conquest, Brest reductions, and allied victories, hoping for lasting peace under King George II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwark
William Hammond
Thomas Dawsons
Royal Navy
Corbet
Actton-Grocer
Ludgate-hill
Henry Afton
Bretfier
London Gazette
Kensington
Universit of Cambridge
Duke of Newcastle
Green
Law
Peter House College
University of Cambridge
Maysty
Carey
Europe
Cape Breton
Luisburg
France
América
Africa
Great Britain
Crewell
Ferdinand of
Brunswick
Prussia
Germany
Howe seeks Nottinghamshire parliamentary seat in Lord Howe’s absence
A late 18th century letter from Albemarle Street appeals to Gentlemen Clergy Freeholders and Burgesses of Nottingham Town Comsty to support Lord Howe’s brother as a parliament representative while Lord Howe serves abroad. The plea emphasizes parental protection for a son whose life remains in service to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Lord Howe
Howe
Lombourg
Albemarle. Street
Maidenhead Races October 6 1758 at Maidenhead
Announcement of seven horse and four year old plates at Maidenhead Thicket with entry fees and weights. Details include age, weight, penalties, and prizes, plus conditions, penalties, and entry deadlines for the event to be held October 6 1758 at Maidenhead with entries at the Maidenhead inn and associated inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidenhead
William Green
Eadh
Maulénhead
Dereruajyasiol
Theis Rooft Inumite
Latham Church
N.B
Jamaica
King relents on mission to Daun army in Flanders
A report from Naples dated August 15 notes Zeal for neutrality in the war. The King, after refusing officers a campaign with France or Austria, follows Spain’s lead and sends six officers to Marshal Daun’s army. Two infantry, two cavalry, two artillery crew join, with travel costs and 300 ducats each plus 30 ducats monthly. Several ships seized under pretext of enemy destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Naples
France
Austria
Spain
Marshal Daun
News from Europe and allied camps amid shifting sieges
Vienna reports Laudon has seized a small fortified town taking sixteen cannons and four mortars. Intelligence from Saxon and Pruffian fronts describes encampments near Sonnestein and Struppen with Austrian, Imperial, and Croat forces converging. Prussia counters with extensive recruit orders and garrison adjustments as fleets prepare for American missions.
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R. Moffatt
Anya- Tombat
Lancaster Court
Strand
Minors
Middlesex Hospital
Mr. Minors
Chancery Lane
Holbqurn
Michaelnas
Lapy-Saxos
Harley Brie Omnes
Surrey
Midgletan Penfold
Henshaw
Cook’s Hall
Aldesque-Stréet
Lofidén
N. J
McHow Conrac Bkasvy
Royal Exchange
Vienna
Laudon
Itz
Beraing
Marshal Dain
Gorlitz
Diffe
Kollette
Sonnestein
Haddick
Bombarle
Luzinsky
Marfa Dans
Baut Zen
Prince of
Deux-Poris
Schonberg
Zueichau
Silesia
de’ Vile
Olmanz
Cofeh
Saal
Halberstadt
Magdeburgh
Drésden
Mayer
Keffeldorff
Withii
Prince Henry
Fermor
Nesterday
Hick Meefiger
Hetty
Wittemberg
Jon Blino Léiphck
Marfont Contalt
Angie
Ferdinand
Braunfwijk
River
Lippe
Oder
Soubize
Contades
Paderborn
Morlaix
Paris
Hague
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