02 Jun 1772
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 02, 1772
Page
1
The London Gazette lists updates on officer ranks and commissions in the Royal Regiment of Artillery and corps of engineers. It notes that Captain Lieutenants receive rank and seniority, with named officers Conway and Gwalt highlighted in the current ordnance.
The May 29 dispatch reports Counts Orldw and M Obrefkow’s meeting with General de Baner in Bay Igharck to discuss Russia’s borders. Vienna notes a manifesto justifying troops to Poland, while Copenhagen letters claim state prisoners including Palkenshield are to be kept for life. Rumors claim Sir R Keith’s public quarrel led to a duel ending the Danish Earl’s life.
A loaded pistol in Corsica Hall, Wefingham, killed Rev. Mr. Loudon, long-time chaplain and tutor to Lord Napier’s sons. The pistol lay on a chest and allegedly discharged when a nine-year-old touched it. Loudon died instantly after the ball pierced curtains. Lord Napier and family mourn the loss. Loudon had been recently wounded in the hand by a gun misfortune.
The article notes Capt. Lante’s Swift East India Pilot remaining in the Downs after a failed attempt with the Turnbull Bailey bound for Corke. Winds are reported NNE. The Deke of Gloucester with Lamb aboard arrived at Bremen, while Seaflower and Uithop are mentioned from London.
A compact list of ship arrivals and their origins includes vessels such as Hope Sinclair from London Granada Planter Robert son Madeira Purveyor St Domingo St Maboes Aldbo rough Paddock South Carolina Cowes Rotterdam Resolution Burton Clara and Johanna Slack Cadiz King of Portugal Balkley Coranna Magdalen Hare Lisbon Hibernia Robinson from Virginia at various ports, reflecting a broad Atlantic trade network and curio record of consignments.
London reports a major treaty among England, Petersburgh, Turin, and Hesse Cassel as well as royal moves in Denmark. Vessels carry the divorced Danish queen toward Hanover, with pensions arranged. rumors of a Copenhagen counterrevolution surface but lack substantiation. Royal Society problems and diplomatic notes color a day of court, naval movements, and society notices.
Bankruptcy announcements list S Samuel Cole of St Paul Covent Garden Mercer to surrender June 6 12 and July 14 at Guildhall. Hugh Kinder of Stealey Mottram in Longdendale clothier to surrender June 26 27 July 14 at the Anchor Stockport. Richard Raybould of Bishopsgate London carver and chairmaker to surrender June 9 16 July 14 at Guildhall. Henry Thornton of Nightcutt Warwickshire shopkeeper to surrender June 13 20 July 4 at Guildhall London dividends to be made July 16. William Williams the Younger of Landovery Linendra pop at Nag's Head Tavern Winestre Bristol July 10. James Nokes and Godfrey Nokes Change Alley London merchants and insurance brokers partners sak Guildhall ce. June 26. Simon Worth late of Ti in paresis scrivener merchant broker at Berlon's Coffee-house ai vern Exeter.
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