Maritime Fleet Bound for Lisbon and St Kitts Arrives
The vessels including Britannia and Duke of Marlborough lead a convoy with victuallers and captains heading to Lisbon and St Kitts. Arrivals include Johnson and McClintock from Virginia and Pretty Jenny from Jamaica, with several other ships listed reaching Clyde and Potomack routes.
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Fei
Antelope
Britannia
Duke
Marlborough
Three Victuallers
Lord Mansfield
M’ Loud
East India
Tagus
Allen
Friendship
Sharrotte
Peggy Dowers
Rochester
Forbes
Jennings
Cardiffe Castle
Roberts
Lisbon
Sandy Point
Gibbons
Wal Griffith
St. Kitt’s
Judith
Semple
Dublin
Nonfach
Hancock
Johnson
George
Capps
Jamaica
London
Ilfracombe
Constantia
Hull
Streights
Gibraltar
Portland
Swannidge
Portland Road
Raine
War-weary France urged toward peace congress proposed
Reports from London describe the French court fearing prolonged war and a pacific ministry gaining influence. Letters from Hamburg and Vienna mention royal processions, noble grandeur, and hardship in campaigns. Maritime news recounts ship damage, militia movements, and local incidents as political efforts push for peace.
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Vienna
States of Holland
Petersburgh
Pruffin
Keith
Europe
Universal Spelling Book and English Grammar Promoted
An 18th century advertisement extols the Universal Spelling-Book by Daniel Fenning and its four parts, praised by clergymen and schoolmasters. It covers spelling, grammar in Q&A form, a collection of words by syllable, and practical arithmetic with verses and prose pieces for youth. Letters from readers and endorsements in a May 1756 catalog are cited, noting its educational value and suitability for schools and homes.
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Daniel
Fennin
Bures
Schfelk
S. Crowder
London- Bridge
Aefee
Strogd
The
Fenning
N. B
Spelling Dictionary and Epistolary Guide for Gentlemen
This item announces a new edition of a spelling dictionary and English grammar guide for gentlemen and ladies, prefixed by an account of the language. It notes pronunciation aids, margins with part of speech marks, and compact pocket design. It lists authors and editors and mentions multiple formats and prices for different sizes.
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London
Clapham
Beatham
Deptford
Wapping
Headborough
House of Commons
Mary-le-bon Fields
Fleet-street
Pearson
St. Dunstan’s Church
Mr. Urquhart
Shoe-lane
Ann Peer Williams
Jefir
William Peer Williams
Bart
Portsmouth
Bridget Duany
Jamaica
Gwen Duany
King’s Arm Salehouse
New Broad-street
Bishopgate
Payne
Drury-Lane
Covent Garden
Chesfer
Wrighty
Edward Wright
Stretton
France
Italy
Robert Lee
Wincham
Thomas Lee
Darnhall
Cheshire
John Leche
Chester
Maxcheser
Charles Town
South Carolina
Peter Leigh
Manchester
Bath
Egerton Leigh
Hereford
Lymm
Edinburgh
Hence
Drumsheugh
West Port
Castle Walk
Livingston
J. Newbery
Sandy St. Paul's
Elzevis
J.etters
Ats
Tak Tao
Balzac
St. Evremont
Landowne
Oxford
Lord Peterborough
Bilingbroke
William Temple
Wallig
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Portmouth
St. Helens
Vestal
Hood
Penrith
Westmoreland
Carlisle
James Lowther
Cumberland
Linehouse Figle
Svind
West India Fleet
Campbell
Charles Hay
Canfan
Plymouth
Lille
Guernsey
Liverpool
Honourable Society of Bucks
Marine Society
John Rufe
William Jenkins
Berwick
Kent
Society For
Chichester
England
St. Alban’s Tavern
Earl of
Armine Wodehouse
Thomas Worsley
Rob. Burdett
John Phillips
Richard Grosvenor
George Dalston
John H. Cotton
Robert Long
Thomas. Robinson
Francis Dashwood
Edm. Thomas
William Beauchamp Proctor
Baronet
J. Boynton Adams
Edward Eaton
William Beckford
George Birch
J. Burgoine
Geo
Richard Carter
C. Chester
R. Chester
W. Champneys
H. Champneys
Francis Child
W. Cowper
Cha. Colmore
C. A. Crickitt
W. Craven
W. Drake
E. Drax
W. Daye
T. Duncombe
Arnold Duncombe
Saville Finch
Lambroke Freeman
Rose Fuller
J. Gibbons
E. Gibbon
J. Hadley
T. Pym Hales
H. Hunter
Geo. Jennings
Jan. W. Harvey
Gab. Hanter
Joseph Keeling
E. Kelly
M. Knapp
J. Long
E. Lewis
T. Lewis
R. Lloyd
H. Mackworth
Tho. Morland
Sam. Moody
W. Northey
J. Osborn
H. Pye
Griff. Price
Richard Price
St. Sepulchre’s Church
Poultry Compter
Price
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