Military movements and skirmishes across German lands this month
Dispatches from Magdelurgh and Hamburg report prisoners and recovered troops sent to reserve regiments. Prussia and Austria clash in Saxony with hopes for decisive action. Port Louis ships prepare to man Carcassiere sloops for an expedition while Daun seeks further reinforcements for a renewed push on Prince Henry’s posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciftl
Marshal Broglio
Gottingen
Mulhausen
Magdelurgh
Ber Ein
Hamburgh
Saxony
Henry
Freyberg
Silesia
Prussia
Buntzelwitz
Schweidnitz
Paris
Port Louis
Port l’Orient
Leipsic
Marshal Daun
Prince Henry
Utrecht
Gaz
French Court Exerts Maritime Might As English Troops Return
In a report blending politics and ship news, the piece notes French proclamations on troop returns as England recalls its forces from Germany. It then details Atlantic sailing from Virginia to Britain, including vessels Peggy Evers Rialto Greyhound Sally and many more, with captures, wrecks, and arrivals at Bristol Whitehaven and Cadiz. It also lists naval actions, privateers, and several dockside notices, plus obituaries and local appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Peggy
Evers
Plymouth
Virginia
London
Mizen
Rialto
Thomas
Bristol
James Lang
Glasgow
Greyhound
Robe
Sally
Courtney
Whitehaven
Maryland
Friendship
Sherrar
Foquia
Hilton
Argo
Boyce
Jenefer
Chambers
Wardal
Dolphin
Mc Dougal
Polly
Johnson
Hawke
Patterson
Neptune
Dawson
Nancy
Bratt
Fanny
Lane
Earl of Halifax
Moore
Bowling
Portes
Sarah
D'ckeron
Hair
Sukey
Rivington
Benev
Hooper
Upton
Pemberton
Liverpool
Gambia
Roach
Gottenburgh
Stockholm
Yzabell
Castro
Cadiz
Dublin
Malony
Waterford
Lark
Webber
Cork
Montreal
Howe
Gibraltar
Senegal
Brest
Dover
Portsmouth
Goodwin Sands
Luberg
San Cattilayn
Middleburgh
Guinea
Deal
Pomeroy
Horne
Cunningham
Gisborne
Earl of Thomond
Minehead
Cornwall
Countess of Pomfret
Jamaica Rum and Brandy Trade Terms at Royal Exchange
A notice offers Jamaica rum in large parcels for export with a minimum of one hundred gallons and duty terms. Jamaica rum and Congo brandy sold by the puncheon with duty paid, smaller quantities priced per gallon. Arrack priced per gallon, wines and Orange Shrub offered. Samples may be viewed at Charles Wenman’s Compting House at the Royal Exchange North Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
King’s Lock
Charles Wenman
Royal Exchange
Wenman
PORT NEWS Aboard ships arrive and sail from Falmouth and Deal
The port report records arrivals and sailings at Falmouth and Deal on December 3 to December 6. Vessels include Two Brothers from Exeter and several London bound ships such as the Elizabeth Way and the Good Intent. A cruiser squadron operates with ships including Bonetta and Spy sloop, while other craft reach Portsmouth and Harwich routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News
Falmouth
Martin
Exeter
Roger
Ann
Bennett
Barker
London
Elizabeth
Way
Timmouth
Maryland
Young
Biddeford
Dieppe
Plymouth
Mary
Southampton
Morning Star
Seale
Portsmouth
Fanny
Griffin
Montague
Priaulx
Guernsey
London Packet
Maugeir
Neptune
Judas
Ditto
Deal
Harwich
Downs
Prince
Assistance
Maidstone
Loestoffe
Unicorn
Syren
Pomona
Ann Victualler
Gravesend
St. John
Stranwick
Onega
Miller
Belleisle
Statland
Conk
Helvoetfluis
Laurel
Chapman
Riga
Peter
Grant
Amsterdam
Fortune
Pomonax
Minles
Dolphin
Matthews
Vanhauften
Ostend
Margaret
Stock
Malaga
Peters
Dantzick
Vaudreuil Letter Clarifies Canadian Boundaries Contention
London reports a French transcription from the Hague Gazette of a 1761 letter by Marquis de Vaudreuil to Duke de Choiseuil. He denies fixed limits in Canada at surrender, recalls requesting charts, and asserts no act or line was drawn. The French note claims British claims are unsupported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
M. de Buffy
Pit
Hague
Marquis de Vaudreuil
Duke de Choiseuil
England
Canada
Mr. Amherst
Quebec
Louisiana
Notice of Navy Bills December 1760 discharge plan
Navy Office announces that money and Exchequer Bills are in the Treasurer's hands to pay off all bills registered in December 1760. Proprietors or authorized receivers should bring bills to the office for satisfaction. Interest on Navy Bills dated yesterday and Exchequer Bills begins today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Office
His Majesty’s Navy
N. B
Tender for beer for Haslar Hospital seamen
The Office for Sick and Wounded Seamen invites sealed tenders to supply beer for Haslar Hospital near Gosport for twelve months. Tenders due Wednesday December 16 with details from the Secretary or Mr Trotman, Steward of the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haslar
Gosport
Trotman
Meeting Announcement of Grand Brethren at SHIP Tavern
For Qur Country the Brethren of the Grand Affiliation of ANTIGALLICANS refuse to meet their Grand Officers and Brethren at the SHIP Tavern Ratclif Cross on Thursday next the 10th Instant at six o clock in the evening for special affairs by order of the Grand J. Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Tavern
Ratclif Cross
J. Register
London
Stamford
Leather Lane
Hebborn
Biggleswade
North Road
S. Smith
R. Payne
Barnet
Norminton
Welwyn
T. Holder
Eaton
E. King
Norman Cross
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Commerce
Thomas Cafe
Lynn
Norfolk
St. Margaret’s Church
Westminster
John Jones
Mary Jones
Joseph Smith
Coltishall
Newton
Thomas Newton
Fisher
Peckham
Wallis
Rotherhithe
Spitalfields
Aaron Owila
Thomas Cook
Foster-lane
Ireland
Dorsetftreet
Samuel Heatly
Cloonkelva
Galway
James Browne
Kilkenny
Harris
Corke
Marshal
Simon Marshal
Glaffnevin
Benjamin Burton and Co
Bruce
Artillery
Yeovil
Somersetshire
Evan Jones
William Fergusson
Mr. Jones
Jerusalem
Tavistack-street
Covent Garden
N.B
Strand
Lusty Street
Watson
St. Michaal’s Church
Cornhill
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