Whalebones and the Halifax to Louisbourg Mission
A midshipman writer recalls Admiral Whale-bones at Halifax during the 1757 siege. He criticizes the British fleet’s retreat and the Spruce-Beer Brewer’s command, notes scorn for Scottish officers, and argues for merit and subordination tied to military service. He cites costs and promotions, then urges fair treatment of veterans and loyal subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorack, &c
Whale-bones
Portsmouth
Cork
Duto
Halifax
North America
Halifax Harbour
Louisbourg
Charles Hay
Whalebones
Wholebones
Chebuckto Road
Admiral Whalebones
England
Tilbury
Hite
Royal Navy
Dorsetshire
Edgar
Mediterranean
Onar Cord Bute
Duke of Athel
Duke of Gordon
Duis
Amhersts
3D Regiment of Foot-Guards
Admiralty
Astonishment at Maryland policy and provincial powers
The writer expresses astonishment at the establishment of civil and military powers in American provinces independent of each other. He condemns confusing resolutions that foster strife between departments and cites governors and commanding officers neglecting duties to the King and country due to rank and precedence disputes.
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Aberford
London Postscript outlines looming war and naval mobilization
Reports from London Thursday Sept 20 describe France and Spain tensions, expect declaration of war, and rapid naval readiness. Admiralty orders nine more ships, press gangs grow, and dispatches discuss Baltic and Ottoman affairs with contingencies for conscripts, volunteers, and reward for seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Portugal
United House
Bourbon
Treasury Office
Portsmouth
Conway
Tyrawley
England
Admiralty Board
West Indies
Castle-in
Board of Admiralty
Earl of Hillsborough
Ireand
Richmond
Fragmented OCR Note Yields Sparse Details
Partial readable text shows court notation and location hints but lacks identifiable names, dates, or events. Unable to determine full headline or concrete facts from the given fragment.
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The
Pagerer
Middlesex Journal
George
Wapping
Hedazor Dax
Midpipman
Pole
TuscAurora
P.S
the Pairrer
Postscript
London
Lord ‘Chatham
H. Bankes
City of London
Gray’s- Inn-lane
Royal Exchange
Bristol
St. John’s-street
Woolwich
Tower-wharf
Ireland
Cape Clear
Kilmare Road
Dingle Bay
Glover
Cheapside
Islington
Cane
Southwark
West
Jones
Black’s-fields
Wandworth
Endfield
Athton
Bishopsgate-street
Hoxton
Lloyd
Reading
York
America
Hicks’s Hall
O&t
Strand
Half-Moon-Alley
Fortune
St. John
Mills
Avery
Busch
Bridge
Iunn
Pauith
Tooke
Mr. Godscall
Spital-fields
Newton
Rawlin
Teel
Mary-le-bone
Jaid
John ‘James Brewer
Gue
Waterer
Moppett
Sevill
Beley
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