Secret correspondence reveals fear of scandal and meetings
A letter diary reveals a clandestine romance amid rumors of servants, sightings, and highwaymen. The writer urges discretion about a possible meeting with a beloved partner, noting gossip at Halkin and Chester, with plans to travel to town and coordinate letters through trustful intermediaries. The tone blends longing with caution, seeking safety for future reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Halkin
Ecleston
Gros
Leiter
Ben Feller
London
Ansay
Lenton Duce
London Dispatches Hint at Important Developments
Postscript from London notes dispatches arriving from Lisson and Barcelona with potential news of significance. An express was sent to Sir Joseph Yorke at The Hague, while Lord Ashfold held talks with Lord North and two secretaries. Privy Council meeting urged on affairs of utmost importance. Admiralty and Trade Board met. naval resignations rumored. French and Spanish courts pressing Britain to join the continental coalition. Portuguese ambassador due. a detailed French and Spanish fleet list was obtained at cost to push stronger naval action.
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Lisson
Hanover
Todd
Joseph Miller
Bacelona
Expres
Art of Rochford
Dupaccnes
Josehin Yorke
the Hague
the Hague. _ This morning Lord 4nsfold
Lore North
Downing-street
Westminser
Lord Hillborough
Board of Admiralty
Charing Cross
Portugal
Murky dispatches amid court intrigues and wars
The piece reports vague news of the king's fall from his horse and injury, rumors of French court espionage, signals of imminent war, and political maneuvering. It notes greying assurances, possible ministries reshuffled, petitions to the Treasury, and local civic acts. Also mentions Gibraltar provisions, American circulars, and relief efforts as tensions rise.
Bet Ree Ra Ee BES rm Mog oe bee ee is entitled to a fortune
A report notes a wide variety of anomalies including a claim of a handsome fortune for Bet Ree Ra Ee BES rm Mog oe bee ee and mentions a period of age related discourse. It references a seizure involving India filks Jews and china near St James's and a keeper’s violent act in Grub Street with a fatal stabbing. It also records the death of Mr Robinson, a builder at Newington, valued at ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
St. James’s
King’s
Chedp Ward
Grub-street
Poultry Compter
Robinson
Newington
Foreign Intelligence From The Morea And French Movements
The latest reports from Morea via Pezice show mixed signals, with direct mail contradicting earlier adverse rumors about French forces. French frigates and bomb-ketches reportedly block Tunis, threaten Tanisian ships, and may soon bolster a substantial fleet. Genoa notes preparations against Russians and a private loan for France. Royal regimens push Cherbourg fortifications as rebuilds make Dunkirk restoration likely, signaling renewed naval readiness and potential tension with England.
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Franvers Leghorns
Morea
Pezice
Tunis
Portes Farino
Genoa
Morocco
France
Se Vaiseau
Cherbourg
Dunkirk
England
Rochfort
Lewis XIV
Ewenty
Lund
Shipping Arrivals and Departures Noted at Port Portmouth
The July 25 report lists vessels from Jamaica to London and Amsterdam with cargoes and destinations. Names include the Prince of Wales Boid the Nelson Cleeland dispatch Cockburn Robert and Ann Brown Morrison Mary Spurreer Speediwell Proating with routes to Grenades Newfoundlands Waterford.
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Portsmouth
Prince of Wales
Boid
Jamaica
Nelson
Cleiland
London
Dispatch
Cockburn
Ditto
Newfoundlands
Robert and Ann
Brown
Charles Towns
Morrison
Amsterdam
Mary
Cobler Urges Public to Seek More Political Letters
The newspaper calls readers to notice the cobbler whose witty political prose threads through the page. It invites readers to join in soliciting his future correspondence and to applaud his ingenuity and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobler
Amsterdam Stock Prices in 1770 June Report
Report of stock prices at Amsterdam on June 29 1770 listing Dutch East India Bank South Sea and other issues with values such as 364 EndLisH Faxes 225 India flock 150 Bank dir 100 4 percent and 1 half 3 per cent condol 85 1 half.
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Amsterdam
India
Bank Dir
South Sea
Ann. Gs
Condol
Bank rate figures from historical note fragment
A fragmentary financial entry lists bank rates and bond figures with terms like 3 per cent, 4th century references, and assorted year markers such as 1726 1756 and 1758. The snippet mentions reductions and aggregated totals in unclear archival banking context.
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He Middlesee- Journal
W. Williams
G—r
D. of C
E. Toms
M. Stephens
Postscript
Paris
Brest
Toulon
Elector Palanitine
Elector of
Bavaria
Larc
Lord Denleigh
Lord Chatham
Board of Treasury
Richard Oliver
Efgs
City of London
Thomas Oliver
New-York
Boston
New England
Cadiz
Gaillard
Essex
Foreign Intelligence
South-Sea
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