24 Jul 1760
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 24, 1760
Page
1
The narrative recounts a dramatic escape, captivity, and romance along a hazardous journey via Moscow. A woman recalls a thwarted marriage, a guardian’s murder, and a corsair capture that ends with rescue by the recipient. The text shifts to a public notice praising Parliament for outlawing wreck plunder and includes letters illustrating coastal piracy and reform efforts.
The July 22 report notes vessels arriving and sailing from Gravesend. Wind N E by N. tide ships include the Tidepard Thain for Quebec, the Phienix Cummins, the Othello Capps, and the Sherbo Taylor for Africa, along with Mary Greys from Virginia. Transports and victualers accompany Mary Jemima Broad and Britannia Peak bound for Plymouth, Dublin bound Delafield Stevens, Poole Hew lett, Halifax Thomas and Ann Littlefear, Gravesend. Also sighted are Three Brothers Cudere and Frederick Lovica Bloom from Norway.
A letter from Poole dated July 16 reports on Prussian and Austrian officer losses, noting Prussia's continued resilience after a recent Landshut episode. It also recounts a near clash between the Jenny and a French privateer off the Eddystone, mentioning a taunting exchange between the crews.
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