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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 17, 1760
Page
2
From Vienna and beyond, war news fills the page. Prussian invasions ease papal and Danish quotas. Venice warns of the Ottoman threat to Corfu as couriers race to London, Vienna, Naples, Rome and Rome again. Reports detail British troops, Dutch convoys, and growing troop movements as Europe staggers toward imminent conflict.
The Navy Office on July 12 1760 announces money and Exchequer Bills held by the Navy Treasurer to pay off all bills registered during August 1759. Proprie tors or legally empowered receivers are to present the bills at the office to be satisfied.
Navy Office issues notice that on Friday the 18th instant at eleven in the morning Commissioner Hughes will auction old stores at the Portsmouth Yard. Viewing hours are during working hours. deposits of 25 percent or proportion are required. buyers must pay and remove within forty days, except white oakum which must be taken away immediately. nonpayment forfeits deposit to the Crown.
Navy Office announces that on Tuesday July 29 at 11:00 AM Commissioner Hughes will offer for sale a considerable quantity of damaged hemp at the Pay Office in Portmouth Yard. Viewing allowed during working hours until sale day. A deposit of 25 percent or as arranged is required. purchasers to pay upon delivery after weight is established.
Victualling Office on July 14 1760 announces that money and Exchequer Bills held by the Navy Treasurer are available to pay all bills registered in August 1759. Proprietors or legally empowered receivers may present them for settlement at the office.
The Office for Sick and Wounded Seamen announces ready to receive sealed tenders on Friday the 25th for provisioning prisoners of war for twelve months. Further details available from the secretary at the Office or Mr. Duthy, agent at Winchester, with perfi ns as supply terms.
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