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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 09, 1761
Page
1
In a great city the need for precept and example is urged to curb abuse of abilities. The legislature calls a national fast and solemn assembly to promote universal good, urging clergy to lead devout observance and justify extended evening sermons to foster unity and piety among all ranks.
Deal reports wind from the northwest and arrivals of several ships including the Otter, Charming Molly, Archduke Joseph, Seaflower, and Superb. transports Amity’s Friendship and more depart or remain with royal ships at the Downs. Also listed are arrivals from Riga Lisbon Seville Cork Bilboa and Dantzick with cargoes noted.
The London Gazette reports appointments to royal navy posts including Digby Dent William Bateman and George Cockburne as commissioners and surveyors. Also listed are Richard Hall Robert Osborn and Richard Hughes in key comptroller and commissioner roles across Portsmouth Plymouth Gibraltar. In admiralty notices Captain Dalrymple and Capt Keith recount actions against the French privateer Chevert near Calais, and Capt Nightingale reports capturing the Minerva privateer at Plymouth.
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