Diplomatic orders and Turkish affairs spark alarm abroad
Reports from Hamburg to Paris describe multiple geopolitical tremors. A grand seal order from the Grand Seignior targets Denmark and Tuscany, but doubts persist if Algiers will heed it. Ottoman raids, fires in Coron, plague in Egypt, and fleet preparations near Toulon accompany news of Prussia’s king’s health and the Dauphiness’s admired affability.
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Stoffeln
Repnin
Friese
Navarino
Morea
Orlow
Leghorn
Alexandria
Egypt
Sebandrof
Tunis
Italy
Naples
Toulon
France
la Provence
Gagittaire
Hanover
Hague
Prussia
Berlin
Magdebourgs
Parisy- Fene
London Livery Elects New Chief Magistrate After Becketford Death
The Common hall at Guildhall heard the Recorder urge a unanimous choice for a new Lord Mayor following the death of William Beckford. Alderman Trethick and Crosby led support for Bankes while ten Liverymen backed him in a poll. The process reflected orderly conduct and strong public interest in London city government.
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Livery of
London
Guildhall
Hastings
Elec
William Beckford
Henry
Bankes
Crosby
Barlow
Alderman Wilkes
Trecathick
Henry Bankes
Peter Beckford
Albinus
Boerhaave
Paris
Hotel Des Invalides
Sheriff Townsend
Bellas
Billingsgate
Oliver
Fenchurch-street
Lord Chatham
Hayes
PORT NEWS PORTS REPORT OF SHIPS ARRIVING AND SAILING
Falmouth June 18 to June 21 lists arrivals from Plymouth Newport Southampton London and Leith with vessels including Rosewin William Grandson Warbourn Diligence and Friendship. Deal and Gravesend note wind conditions and arrivals. London port records show ships entered and cleared with destinations such as Newfoundland Cork Dublin and Plymouth.
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Falmouth
Rosewin
Jenkins
Plymouth
James
Charity
Campbell
Newport
Thomas
Jane
Linsey
Southampton
Pool
William
Collinwood
Curtis
London
Mary
Maxwell
Sunderland
Deborah
Whiddon
Dartmouth
Grandson
Gregory
Warbourn
Olive
Newfoundland
Stephen
Cowes
Friendship
Craw
Leith
Britannia
Brand
Liberty
Parsons
St. Maboel
Success
Holloway
Dublin
Simson
Cork
Deal
Earl of Lincoln
Hardwicke
China
India
Butler
Carolina
Hearts of Oak
Pearl
Tucker
Georgia
Ceres
Maryland
Bayman
Virginia
Walters
Dixon
Barbadoes
Singleton
Naples
Morning Star
Darby
Lemon
Wicheloe
St. Sebastian’s
el Pedro Dedees
de Aliende
Petersburgh
Integrity
Rippon
Stettin
Active
Masterman
Memel
John
Willis
Ann
Elizabeth
Harrison
Norway
Anna Sophia
Larson
Carolina Matilda
Merch
Friesland
Arouni
Hansen'’s
Guernsey
Marquis ‘of Granby
Mauger
Haniel Flying Mercury
Brunswick
Dunkirk
Difpatch
Achin
Candidate for Parliament to succeed late Lord Mayor Beckford
To the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London I offer myself as a candidate to represent you in Parliament in place of your late chief magistrate Mr Beckford. I speak of his character and public service, and pledge to serve with integrity, urging liberty and public principles, if permitted by your support.
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Seesaith
Beddiné A
Pailianigiie
Hondur
Mary
Thomas Oliver
George . Bellas
City of London
Beckford
Fenchurch-Street
The English Malady and Cure Treatise for Scorbutic Diseases
An 18th century advertisement promotes a book by L. M. M.D. detailing cures for scurvy leprous and other conditions. It lists treatments, thirty cases, and English receipts, with pricing and bookseller locations in London and Ireland. Also offers Mardon’s Genuine Drops for the Scurvy.
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Enelith
L.M. M.D. Dey
N.B
Mardon
Books printed for F Newsery at St Paul's Church-Yard
A catalog of inexpensive juvenile books and moral tales for children in Great Britain and Ireland. Titles include War, Love chields Golden Present. Robin Goodfellow. The Royal Guide. Mr. Winslowe's entertaining stories. Mr. Telutruth's natural history. a description of the Tower of London and other curiosities. and Joseph Andrews abridged with copper plates. Prices range from one penny to sixpence.
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Hague
Spain
Portugal
Amsterdam
Republick
St. James’s
Richmond
Ashurst
Court of King’s Bench
Justice Blackstone
Justice Yates
Court of Common Pleas
Horse and Foot Guards
Blackheath
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Newland
Joseph Yates
Ilworth Church
New Palace
Abraham Fox
Stratford
Essex
F. Newsery
St. Paul's Church-Yard
Great-Beitain
Ireland
Lovechied
AVA PriceOne
Goodfellow
Goc
Macoc
Bank of’ England
Massion-House
India-Howse
Foundling
St. Thomas's Hospitals
Joseph Andrews
Mfr
Abrham Adams
Henry Fielding
Eig
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Yiel
Seth
Cheapside
Hodson
Cannon-street
Sherborne
Chandois
Wood Street
Deptford
Nottingham
Chambers
Parliament-street
Westminster
Port News
Joseph Martin
Golatitieh
William Baker
Cand
Weaver
England
Doctors Commons
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