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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 29, 1747
Page
1
Various European notices describe ongoing strategic postures in Finland and the Baltic, cabinet inquiries in Vienna and Dresden, Corsican actions, Genoa and Parma engagements, and troop movements across Genoese, Austrian, and Sardinian fronts. The items note canal work, naval readiness, lab explosions, and shifts in Naples and Naples court affairs amid a broader war pattern.
From Montrose dated last Monday a French privateer captured and ransom’d Capt. Petrie’s ship and later released her after presenting ransom credentials. A coal bark was driven ashore at Lunan Bay by a privateer. Winter quarters for Scottish troops are announced with numerous garrisons across Leith, Newliston, Stranraer, Fort William, Montrose, Perth, Glasgow, and beyond. Additional companies posted at Cowpar in Fife Kircaldie Inverary Taybridge Tarland Ruthven Dingway Alloa.
Lat Week died Mr Haughton former sheriff of York and several store estates now to his brother. Mr Henry Tireman former sheriff of York. From Hexham reports an apple tree at Mason's Garden bloomed with fruitless month ago now blossoming as in May. Races began at Morpeth with John Clark Grey Horse Greystock winning the gold cup. The Gentlemen's Subscription race went to William Fenwick Northern Lass. Give and Take Prize of 50 went to Sir William Middleton Bay Horse Chance.
London commentary laments extending coalition and implied Canadian threat. Discusses Indian allies, missing expedition to Canada, and large subsidies planned to raise troops. Notes Sir Robert Ladbroke appoints Willes as chaplain and Victualling Office contract for 2000 oxen and 8000 hogs for Navy stores. Foundling Hospital board grants twenty more children with donations from James Langston.
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