Arrivals and notices amid war news from London to Barbados
Shipping arrivals at Liverpool Whiehaven Petersburgh and Dublin list ships from Jamaica Antigua and Virginia. London reports Princess Dowager of Wales health, Emperor expected home, and French subsidy talks. London stock drop feared, naval appointments made, and a Dutchess of Devonshire burglary noted. Storm damages near Lyons Geneva. Society notices include engagements and deaths.
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John and
Ann
Moor
Barbidoes
Whiehaven
Christian
Kinard
Casco Bay
Integrity
Keddy
London
Wilkes
Clarke
Ditto
Fell
Rainfair
Thomas
Fackson
Providence
Fowler
Sacre
Noble
Royal George
Parke
Swan
Lambert
Samuel
Parker
Bristol
Spencer
Grave
Jamaica
Morant
Buckney
Loyde
Deake
Dito
Hope
Clitta
Latham
Waterman
Virginia
Friendship
Marshman
Granadas
Hazard
Peterson
Camden
Griffiths
Antigua
Portsmouth
St. Andrew
Dodds
Pattey
Bond
Leghorn
Hawke
Grigson
Petersburgh
Downs
Hetty
Polly
Bennett
Tortola
Germany
Wales
Gotha
Brunswick
Berlin
Prussia
Moravia
Potsdam
Atterdam
England
France
Spain
Duke of
Mansion House
Common-Council
Guildhall
Samuel Crosley
Cavendish-court
Deventhire Square
Bishopsgate-street
John Shore
Cannon-Street
Senegal
Patterson
Africa
Albion
Chatham
Barrington
Lords of the Admiralty
Parley
Davis
Young
Clifford Street
Great Britain
Oxford Road
Edwie
Lyons
Geneva
Holmes
Bentinck-street
Maria Johnson
Henrietta-street
Cavendish-square
John Harris
Prescot-street
Goodman’s Fields
Mitchell
Theophilus Mitchell
Cratched-friars
Rochester
Caleb Parfect
Cufeton
Shorne
Atterbury
Church of
Whitechapel
Maria Halderway
Christopher Holderway
New Bondfreet
Downing
Bartholomewclose
Joseph Downing
Beultan
Company of Drapers
Proclamation to Enlist Seamen for Royal Navy in 1770
Royal Proclamation offers a bounty to able seamen aged twenty to fifty who volunteer by October 21 1770 to serve in the Royal Navy. Ordinary seamen receive twenty shillings. able seamen earn thirty shillings. Penalties apply for leaving ships to gain bounty. Also notes prorogation of Parliament and a Milan news item about Civita Vecchia galley-slaves attempting escape.
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London Gazette
George R
Privy Council
Royal Navy
Royal Bounty
St. James’s
St.James
Rome
Civita Vecchia
Fall of a Captain Pacha and Dardanelles News
A Mail from Flanders reports the Grand Signor’s anger and a Capigi Bachi sent to strike Admiral Pacha’s head while he governs the admiralty. Ruffians reportedly attack forts at the Dardanelles with damage. Admiral Elphinstone may have forced the strait into Marmora. At Bend er the siege continues with heavy losses. a Ruffian colonel Lepler was killed during a failed assault after a night rally.
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Flanders
Constantinople
Pacha
Capigi Bachi
Giffer Bey
Dardanelles
Dalmatia
Elphinstong
Sea of
Marmora
Turku
Bender
Lepler
Letter to Sir Edward Hoxe on public reproaches
The London Evening Post prints a letter defending Sir Edward Hoxe the First Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty from ill natured and scandalous reproaches in public papers. It asserts that despite appearances, he remains protected by the loyal and virtuous.
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London Evening Post
Sir Eoward Hoxe
Sdwiralty
Edward
Admiralty Minister defended amid envy and impatient critics
A letter from Portsea dated Sept 20 defends Sir Edward’s Admiralty leadership against jealous attacks claiming opposition stems from discontent and ignorance. It argues that true ministers act against irregularities rather than abandon duty and asserts loyalty to the First Lord. Separate notes mention promotions and musical establishments with new names added to bands.
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Board of Admiralty
Britain
Admiralty
Edward
Portsea
Resignations and Moves Stir London Theatres Scene
In London theatre notices General Woodward resigns after long service under Generals Rich Beard and Garrick amid age and promotion talk. Colonel Ross is restored to rank under General Colman with non duty. Light troops officers head to Edinburgh to open campaigns late this month. Colonel O'Brien from America may reclaim his post under Garrick depending on advice from Helland. Lieutenant Welton, accused of non-attendance, discharged from Drury Lane and joins Edinburgh service.
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AJOB
Woodward
Rich
Beard
Garrick
Ross
Colman
Marshal Foote
Edinburgh
Diadkd
O‘brien
America
Helland
Welton
Promotions of Sparks and Aickin in Garrick's forces
Mr R Sparks son of Captain Calidan Sparks enters as volunteer under General Garrick and will take a considerable command this campaign. Lieutenant J Aickin rises to Captain in Garrick's dragoons for his notable summer service under Marschal Foote. This young sir was
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Mr. R. Sparks
Calidan Sparks
Garrick
J. Aickin
Dragoons
Marschal Foote
Ciicer
Anecdote of a Great Duke of Rifus and English Captains
An anecdote from Petersburgh recounts Peter the Third’s exiled consort Catherine Li and the 17 year old Great Duke of Rifus, described as practical and promising. English captains in a pleasure party nearly passed him unnoticing, then the prince saluted with “Wiltes and Liberty” as he waved his hat from a carriage window.
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Paul Petroavitz
Rifus
Catherine Li
Peter
Petersburgh
Ode On A Young Lady In Heaven
A lyrical lament from a London Evening Pok poem about a young woman who has died and ascended to heaven. It mourns her fate, the sorrow of those left behind, and the swift, divine transition from mortal life to heavenly bliss. The verse dwells on death, the afterlife, and the gods guiding souls to an eternal, tranquil region.
WARDEN's Vegetable Perfume for Gentlemen and Ladies
An old advertisement praises Wardens Improved Milk of Kwoses Perfumer Richard Warren for a plant based cosmetic elixir. It claims elegance, efficacy, skin softening and suitability after shaving, sold by Warren and retailers in Oxford Bath Norwich Manchester Ipswich Canterbury and other towns at 35.6d per bottle.
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Kuoses
Ichard Warren
Mary 7
Gollen Square
London
Richard Warren
Langford
Pareraiiterrow
Oxford
Raikes
Gloucciksr
Bull
Bath
Goadby
Sherborne
Collins
Sati
Bury
Brown
Bristol
Hall
Margate
Baker
Brighth Imione
Simons An Co
Canterbury
Ruit
Norwich
Newcasle
Barrys
Manchester
Shave
Ipswich
Avis and Co
Birmingham
Kaymar
Cochettey
Devy
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