War and policy debates over Fontainbleau peace proposed
Fragmentary essay argues the English nation must hold ministers accountable for Fontainbleau peace terms. It condemns court intrigues, foreign influence, and the handling of conquests won in war. The piece warns against repeating costly mistakes, urging public warning and impeachment of misguided leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontainbleau
Madrid
Versailles
Royal
France
England
Iit
Fontainbléat
Fontaidblesu
Newcastle Letter Details Press Fear and Quarantine
Extract from Newcastle dated November 13 reports a ship from Hamburgh reaching Shieldst but crew and most hands abandon ship fearing press. Two customs officers boarded inadvertently. Quarantine rules require departure upriver to quarantine station. Search underway for absconding seamen to place aboard for transfer. A brig from Lytin arrived in bar road with ballast spilled. six seamen and a boy deserted, taking the boat with scant belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Qoyn
Devén
Hamburgh
W.kithy
Phursday
Lytin
Bar Road
Sea Run
Fragmentary Maritime Report From Old Shipping Incident
A damaged OCR fragment describes a ship distress situation and recovery efforts. It notes the vessel being overturned, assistance arriving, and the crew reaching harbour with little or no damage. Names, dates, and clear details are missing or garbled. The readable text suggests a late evening or wind event leading to the ship's upset and rescue.
Dispatches Describe War News and Parliamentary Motions
Letters from Smyrna Leghorn and Paris report suspensions of arms, French naval pride, and a Bourbons-Venetia alliance. London notes MPs absent for a family sorrow, and Earl Cholmondeley and Harborough attend the Lords. Common Council votes bounty for sailors, considers a Remonstrance to the King, and records peerage and diplomatic chatter amid ongoing war prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Jay
Levant
Leghorn
Marseilles
Toulon
Arsterdam
Lyons
Paris -Aflure
House of Bourbon
Prussia
Republic of Venice
Lord Chatham
Lord Temple
Earl of “Cholmondeley
Earl of Harborough
House of Peers
Middlesex
Theatrical Intelligence at Drury Lane and Covent Garden
Friday November 16 reported performances include Every Man in His Humour at Drury Lane with Garrick as Kitely and Yates and Clariffs in The Brats at Covent Garden with Mrs Leffingham. notes on the author and cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-lane ‘Theatre
Euery
Kitely
Garrick
Lyar
Covent-Garde
Yates
Leffingham
Che
Mixed Perfume Advert Then and Now
Fragmentary OCR shows an old perfume ad listing sellers in London and Bath. Names include Ww. Bayley near Haymarket, Civet Street, Rose, New Born & Grosvenor, and M. Purdie at the Parade Bath. Prices noted as 3s 6d. Likely mid 18th or 19th century retail scent offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayley
Ineckpur Street
Haymarket
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de Grey
Bradshaw
Treasury
Calais
Count de Guignes
Admiralty
Oliver Cromwell
East-Indies
Jamaica
West Indies
Felf
Isles
Europe
Corunna
His Majesty’s Navy
Barlow
Trecothick
Glynn
Doberlast
Barlow ‘Brecothie
Eig
William Stephenson
James Rofter
John Bird
Duke of ‘Argyll
Marquis of
Lorn
Miss Gunning
Duchess of Brandon
Datton
Sunbridge
Massachusets Bay
Durham-yard
Mayn
Dublin
London
Cambridge, O
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