Spanish Preparations Stir Alarm Over Atlantic Armament
A Middlesex journal letter questions the belief that Spain's mobilizations at Cadiz and along the Barbary coast target Britain, arguing the naval force serves broader aims. The writer warns that covert operations, fort-building, and regional diversions may cloak a larger strategy to threaten England, with movements toward Cadiz, Barcelona, and Cashtagena linked to unrest in North America and a looming broader war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Guernal
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Great Britain
Spain
Arcue
Africa
England
Cam Tagena
Drzve
Barcelona
Casthagena
North America
Dublin
Reconciling the American Quarrel Outline Proposed
The Middlesex Journal argues for a staged reconciliation with America. It suggests repealing parliamentary sovereignty, dropping internal taxation, and allowing only regulated trade with duties directed to colonial assemblies. It claims such concessions would restore harmony, revive commerce, and strengthen the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Journal
America
Great Britain
Debates in Cabinet and local election rogueries noted
Long letter from London editors sketches cabinet disputes over command in America with Lord North pressing Parliament. town of Guildford reports Mawbey Norton contest results and riotous support. notes on naval mobilizations, trials, and theatrical listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Gower
Rigby
Jenkinson
Gage
Jeffery Ambertt
Berd Barrington
Lord Dartmoush
Gilbert Elliot
Lord North
Jeffery’ Amherst
Edward Hawke
Geo
Pitt
Jeffery Amherst
America
Privy Council
Thej
England
Guildford
Fune
Sir Joseph
Ayisibie
Eppee
Mawhey
J. Mawbey
Norton
F. Vincent
id _ Vincent
Mawbey
Wooton
Ates
Wokeing
Matilda Sets Challenge for Rival in Public Quarrel
Matilda curiously challenges a rival to a public quarrel, insisting the other side must answer. The remark appears as a bold if cryptic statement demanding a response to her accusation or dare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Matilda
Acknowledgment of Support from Surrey Gentlemen in 1775
William Norton expresses gratitude to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Surrey for their zealous support during his recent parliamentary contest. He pledges to remain faithful to his principles, serve the sovereign, and defend his country's liberties, dated June 16, 1775 in Woworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mawbey
Norton
Sherif Co
House of Commons
Francis Vincent
Isaac Akerman
Peter King
Fletcher Norton
Boston
Capt. Brown
Atetser
Portsouth
Admiralty
Neptune
Go Gans
Essex
America
Rendezvouz
Thomas Pye
Kent
Dubling
Albion
Plymouth
Auction of Lower Titferworth Farm in Staffordshire
An auction notice for the George Jon estate at Leechafore said district invites bids on Wednesday 1ath July between four and seven PM. The capital messuage and farm, Lower Titferworth, in the tenure of James Hulme at will, covers 186 acres with roads, 24 perches, a large common, and unlimited pasture and turbary rights. Lime is nearby. viewings arranged via Samuel Wyatt of Burton upon Trent or Davenport of Leech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dewhurst
George Jon
Leeh
Stafford
Tittefworth
James Hulme
Lech
Buxton
Samus Wyatt
Burton Upon Trent
Davenport
Leech
Spilsbury's Drops Proclaimed Cures for Scurvy
An Edinburgh dated notice promotes Universal Drops by Mr Spilsbury as effective against scurvy. It recounts a Newcastle case of recovery after two bottles and lists outlets in London and Newcastle where the remedy is sold with directions. Gratis advice days are offered by the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spithead
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Belford
Chatham
Greenwich
Blackheath
Lord Townsend
Jeffery Ambherst
Rudd
King’s Bench
Lord Mansfield
Newgate
Lady Vincent
Upper Grosvenor Street
Earl of
Queen’s Court
Great Queen Street
Lincoln’s-inn-felds
London
Phillips
Compay
N.B
Spilsbury
Margate
Almot
Harrow
Salisbury-Court
Fleet-street
William Colston
Wright
Porthburgh
Edinburgh
Elliot, Rockiller
Mr. Spilsbury
Joan Gruson
Mizner
Josten Gavin
Newcaste
Tyne
Rothwell
New Bond-fitzet
Vallefeure
Royal Exchange
Cornhills
Wilkie
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Mount-row
Westminter
Bridge
Surry
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Eading
Holland
Frederick
Germany
Theodore
Corsica
Postscript
Surrey
Gcrmririen
William Norton
J. Kelly
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