Dispatches From Vienna and Paris Chronicle Royal Court Affairs
Arrived from Vienna the envoys and Archduchess Maria Antonia wedding to the Dauphin is noted. Cardinal Oddi and Cardinal Hutton have died, leaving sixteen cardinal hats vacant. Florence reports the May 7 convoy departed for Vienna as health of the Great Duchess governs travel. Paris marks the Dauphin’s May 16 arrival and May 16 marriage at Versailles with city illumination. Haverfordwest appoints Sir Richard Phillips. Warsaw covers diplomatic dispatches as peace hopes persist. Naples reports Greek massacres in the Morea. Mentz glazier’s wife bears five children in nine hours. Tours reports bread scarcity and famine across Limosin and Marche, with government efforts to distribute corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Alexander
Albani
Naples
Maria Antonia
oAria
Dauphin
France
Perugia
Cardinal Oddi
Vi‘terbo
Cardinal Hutton
Spires
Florence
M. du Trouillet
Marquis de Barbante
Paris
Versailles
Chateau de la Muette
Chateau
Whitehall
Sir Richard Phillips, Bart
Haverfordwet
Flanders
Warsaw
Prince Wolkowski
Russia
Morea
Ratifeux
Bachen
Mentz
Tours
Limosin
Marche
Stockholm treaty reshapes Sweden and polar star honors awarded
From Stockholm dated the fourth inft that the king created William Chambers architect to their Britannic Majesties and two knights of the order of the Polar Star. The new plan sews the ancient alliance treaty between Sweden and Russia, while a senate division of six to four is noted. Private letters from Rome report two Jesuits banished from papal territories. the cause remains unclear. From New York reports General Gage preparing to reinforce in England as various prices and acts are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
William Chambers
Order of the Polar Star
Sweden
Roffia
Senate
Rome
East Dee
Sand
Cheir
New York
Ney
General Gage
England
Superior
Royal Court and Political Turmoil Rumors and Arrivals
A dense, era-specific chronicle reports royal movements, court figures, and diplomatic shifts. It notes Princess Brunswick abroad plans, accompanying ladies, and ill health among attendants, alongside heralded arrivals of Mont Francois and the French ambassador, with Essex militia reviews and various noble itineraries.
Surrender notices and tradesmen fines named at Guildhall
A fragmentary list shows names and trades in London with dates in June and July for surrender actions at Guildhall. Included are William Moffat of Watling Street London factor and Edward Fowler of Aldersgate Street taberdathier with June 6 and July 7 dates, plus John Child of St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate and Francis Hooker of St. Giles's in the Fields with June dates. Other entries mention Henry Kock and Lionel Darell the Younger of Three Tun Court and Cannon Street merchants, and Joseph Thickpenny, Robert Kollis, and William Phillips with June 16 dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonny Seaay
Aldersgate-street
London
Taberdathier
John Child
St. Botolph Without
Bishops Gate
Francis Hooker
St. Giles's In the Fields
Middlesex
Guildhale
Henry Kock
Lionel Darell'the Younger
Guildhall
Joseph Thickpenny
Watton
Norfolk
Robert Kollis
Arringdown Treet
Pantone Square
St. James's
Westminster
Taylor
William Phillips
Christchurch
Surry
Hatter
J A M E S Moves to Cheapside Offering Jewellery Services
J A M E S eight shillings tax due payment, Goldsmith and Jeweller announces move from Ludgate Street to Cheapside next door to Mercer’s Chapel. He will continue making and mending large and small plate and jewellery. Apprenticeship offered with premium expected. Inquiries at No 3 Newcastle Street or No 86 Cheapside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludgates Street
Cheapside
Mercer’s Chapel
Newcastle-street
Hosiery Sale Adverts At The Scar Opposite Beaufort
An 18th century style broadside announces a stock sale to promote silk hosiery use and bar imports. It lists heavy discounts on men and women pieces from China silk hose to worsted and woollen items, with fixed prices and notes on wholesale retail and export terms. The author claims reduced hosiery prices prove the value of the undertaking and defends against monopolistic assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Rena
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London Gazette
Lon D.on
Wales
Goohly
Brunswick
Carltop-house
Duke of Gloucester
Earl Ofi Hallifax
Manchester
Horton
Northamptonshire
Earl of Essex
Stanhope-street
Cowarde
Chatelet
Mont. Francois
Earl of Rochford
Chelmsford
Cambridge
Essex
Toptiam
Beaviclerk
Alexander’ Dalrymplé
Society of Antiquaries
India
Houwfein
Holland
Sir Robert Ladbroke
Court of Common Council
Beardmore
Jora Lake
Wilkes
James
St. Jamies
Rigby
Tyburn
Majesty’s
O’kelly
Milksop
Epsom
Gimcrack
Hanover-quare
Rosamond’s Pond
Queen’s-square
Westmitter
Queen’s Palace
Ross
Theatree Royal
Edinburgh
Theatre-Royal
Jaffier
Venice
Crimps
Royal Exchange
Maidstone
John Ruffell
Greenwich
Rd. Carr
Eltham
Fleet
Urgay
Jyas
Mr.Crosley
Jacob
Hein
Amelia
Peter
Denhall Street
Frdmpton
Scar
Beaufort Buildings
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