Perfect Diurnall in London, Middlesex

Prizes Taken By Captain Cracknell At Sea Commentary

Reports from Newcastle dated September 8 and 19 describe Captain Cracknell’s two prizes taken off Hollend coast twelve days ago, one entering port, one riding without the bar, a third prize still at large. Goods include French wine and brandy, clapboard, flax, rye. Purchasers of Sir John Stowell estates seek restitution or rent relief as Parliament debates the matter and passes bills aiding creditors prisoners and Lancaster jurisdiction. Scandalous libels noted along the Ellen riverbank.