This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1769
Page
3
A letter discusses a 1769 commission creating a charity for widows of naval officers, detailing governance rules, fundraising powers, and calls for accountability, noting past neglect by governors and proposing improvements. It contrasts with criticism of hospital matron appointments and critiques royal economy.
From reports dated August 3 a wave of rioting by young men in Constantinople prompted the Grand Signior to remain in the city. Rioters looted Greek churches, attacked clergy, and attempted to demolish the Balkh temple before guards restrained them. Ten culprits were imprisoned for the rest of their lives. A harsh new Porte ordinance threatens death for armed disorder and extends punishment to families, a measure credited with restoring city calm. Letters from the front note the Vizier leading troops toward Fender to halt desertion and troops suffering from fever and fatigue amid changing air and diet, with reports of bloody fur causing many casualties.
Report notes the Grand Master and court sending compliments on the duke’s arrival in Heml of Ame. Their Majesties greeted him warmly at Frederick Source with affection and dined privately. He later supped at Charlottenlynd and hosted a large court before returning to Frederickshargh. Paris Folly 27. Keetters from St Domingo say sedition not yet, but turbulent cartons stir unrest.
Reports from yesterday describe court and embassy movements in London with the Earl of Bute's illness, a Danish ambassador conference, and a Peterborough-house death of Daniel Finch Earl of Winchelsea. Dispatches from Copenhagen and Leghorn note notable figures and Corsican emigration. Disturbances at Rochfort, robberies in Gray's Inn Lane, and a murder-accusation near Newgate add to a day filled with political, naval, and social updates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.