Plague and siege talk in Cadiz nearshore postings
The report describes a contagious distemper killing eight people and spreading fear as hunger and guards constrain movement. It notes fortifications, militia, and provisioning efforts at Cadiz, with ships carrying troops and arms, including a French frigate sailing to the Canaries with 2000 muskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowne
Venice
Moldavangi Pacha
Dardanelles
Firrifong Engy
Lombardy
Buenos
Ayres
Cadiz
Canaries
Naval fears and parliamentary struggles over dispatch of ships
A London correspondent reports armed French and Spanish fleets totaling eighty ships near ready, while debates in the Robin Hood Society and the Lords reveal fractures in ministry over releasing intelligence and approving hostilities. Officers discuss impressment, navy strength, and Jamaica’s security as Jamaica and Gibraltar loom in strategic balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Versaillés
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Spain
France
Robinhood Society
Britain
Crown of
Nistry
L—d
Lpan
Jamaica
Gibraleityas
Presens I
Fragmentary report on last night incidents near Lisbon and Antigua
A damaged OCR fragment notes an event last night involving individuals including John and Orange, with references to Antigua and Lisbon. Details are unclear, listing names and places without a clear sequence or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigh Hill
John Aene
Antigua
Lisbon
Saara
Complexion and Disorders of the Skin Ad for Venetian Bloom
An ancient style advertisement proclaims a fragrance and cosmetic product claimed to brighten and smooth skin, remove pimples freckles spots and sunburn, reduce redness and roughness, and preserve a youthful complexion. It promises eye relief from inflammation and weakness, with sale points in London and Paris shops and listed prices and distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bayley
Haymarket
New Bond
F Grosvenor
Halbert
J. Price
Leadenhall Street
M. Pui
Bath
Prite
Ji-L¢ Brun
Rue Dauphine
Virtue of a Long Course of Practice Medicine Advised
A fragmentary 18th century medical antidote extols a cure all remedy for catarrh head pains coughs sore throat hoarseness deafness and more weakly claims to restore sight strengthen teeth and relieve indigestion. It promises preservation of youth and beauty and asserts effectiveness against various aches and inflammations with emphasis on preventive use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Oliver
Jes. Downs
Admiralty
Kirk
Privy Council
Ari Cobb
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Assashaval
Masonerie
Sid Cain
S.burithié Prévidas
House of Lords
Chatham
Fasey
Earl Temple
Pee Ada Can
Anumany
Earl of Chatham
Duke of
Wepperburn
Grenr
J. Dunatwe
Privy-Council
England
Shiwer
Cromiwell
Almon
Tate
Onilow
Horne
Heureule Famille
Boret
Boursdeaux
St. Domingo
Bourdeaux
Gsog
Man
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