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Great Distemper Mortality and Trials in Providence and London
Letters report smallpox deaths in Madera and shipwreck residues near Cat Island. Capt. Jennings bound for Curacao left in passage, crew taken to Providence. Bristol reports Thomas Hull pelted to death in the pillory. Elizabeth Adams jailed for robbery at Angel Tavern. Samuel Jones of Stepney marries Miss Lake for a fortune. Exported wheat, gold, and bullion shipments noted to Oporto and Spain. Alpine and Vienna dispatches discuss Turkish and Russian campaigns, Geneva turmoil, and pacification efforts. Bank and stock quotes close the update with local notices at Bethlem Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madera
Jennings
Providence
Curacao
Cat Island
Bristol
Thomas Hull
Richard Brocas
Elizabeth Adams
Newgate
Angel Tavern
Temple Bar
Wood-street Compter
Temple
William Pooley
St. Martin’s Lane
de Veil
London
Cartwright
Cocichester
King
Charter-house
Henry Shore
Doddington
Kent
Somerscales
Canterbury
Rainham
Bibye Lake
Oporto
Lifton
Holland
Spain