A Venetian Critique on English Ministers and the Utrecht Treaties
A Venetian critic, Palavachini, argues English ministers shaped Utrecht and Fontainebleau politics through secret arts. He praises England’s naval power, commerce, and unity of war and trade, while noting continental wars and ministerial changes, especially Pitt’s fall, influenced by court intrigues. The piece reflects on monarchy, loyalty, and national character amid Europe’s balance of power.
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England
Italy
Signior Palavachini
Utrecht
Fontainbleau
Chevalier de St. George
Rome
Afsa
James the Second
France
Stuart
Europe
Louis the
Alledge
Pitt
Spain
Versailles
Madrid
Gover
Insertion Requests for Ministers and Governors Abroad
A letter to the printer of the Middlesex Journal asks to publish added names of ministers and governors abroad. It cites Archibald Fraser formerly consul in Tripoli then Algiers, recalled from Tripoli to answer complaints, and John Thrale, a Scot who rose from merchant vessel mate to government service, noting his appointment amid broader changes.
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Scot
Archibald. Fraser
Tripoli
Algiers
John Thrale
War talk and political shifts echo in Whitehall debate
Reports describe a heated night debate in Whitehall with Lord Keeper De Grey taking seat, Mansfield's resignation rumor, and appts of Wedderburne as Attorney General and others. Spain’s court reply allegedly aims to provoke, while Britain readies forts and a 16-ship fleet for potential conflict. trade, defense plans, and governor appointments feature amid war uncertainty.
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North
Whitehall
Cockpit
William de Grey
Great Seal
House of ‘Lords
de Grey
Lord Mansfield
Wedderburne
Lord Berkeley
Stratton
The
Tower
Purfilant
Potter
Spain
Tris
Fas
Great Britain
John Hale
Limerick
Duke of Argyll
George Preston i
3D. Regiment of Light Dragoons
India ‘House
Leadenhall - Fret
Hollands
St. Hélen’s “Road
Plymouth
Wesley
Whitfield
Tottenham Court Road
Tabernacle
A.spmith
N.S. de Luz
Lopez
Plicant
Oporto
Algerines