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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 12, 1761
Page
2
An eclectic 18th century miscellany discusses a theatre performance by Sir Bashful and Mrs Davies with praise for Mrs Cibér’s singing while critiquing Miss Madlin’s hold on Mrs Bellmour. The piece includes letters from Derby and notes on Paris London Vienna and Hague reports, detailing military movements, royal promotions, and proposed peace talks amid a European war.
Report from a maritime watch describes Solebay and other ships in the Downs near Deal facing wind and tide conditions. Crew details include victualer Thomas and Jane Barlow and Captain Pedro de Roredo aboard Boole. The fleet remains in the Downs with wind from the west northwest.
London dispatch reports Council of State meeting daily on military matters, shifting to peace. Baron Stroganoff to Vienna may urge Empress Maria to end the war, with clear warnings that Russia may pursue drastic measures if terms are rejected.
From Brest Morlaix and St Maloes come reports of French privateers capturing many ships bound for England. The Sally from Newfoundland to Poole and the Charming Molly from Alicant to Benedorme are taken. Other vessels reach Gibraltar Cadiz and Seville, with several ships driven toward Amsterdam and Hamburg. Royal naval actions include Admiral Rodney rescuing a vessel at Portsmouth and the Duke of Port land visiting London. The King, Queen Dowager, and Earl of Pembroke figure in court notices.
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