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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 10, 1761
Page
2
Mixed dispatches cite Turin levies and possible moves toward war, with officer actions near Hirschfelde and Werra, including Captain Engell’s assault on Hirschfelde and capture of prisoners. Updates from Brunswick, Hamburg, and Bristol detail royal progresses, naval preparations, and financial notices amid Queen’s marriage preparations and public notices across ports.
In Deal on August 7 the wind shifted from north to west and back, ships including the Tavignuny Darby Triton Glan vil Devonshire Pike and Rose sailed under convoy with Downing Bay ships remaining. The Dolphin led outward bound with a convoy of warships and victuallers, while Gravesend reported Palit by the Charitas Nelson from Norway.
London reports an audience for Haffen Beyl Ambassador from Tripoly to deliver credentials. Royal Navy movements include ships of the line Africa Blenheim Cornwall Deptford Belleisle and detailed prize actions in the Levant. Pallas cruise results, prize captures, and arrivals at Madeira Teneriffe Jamaica Barbadoes Quebec New York and other ports are noted. A coasting coal carrier Three Brothers foundered off Weymouth, crew saved.
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