Rise of France and English power through the 17th century
The excerpt traces France’s growing power under early kings and ministers, English fealty and resistance, and the shifting alliances between England, the Dutch, and Spain. It notes Charles II’s cautious stance toward France, Cromwell’s rise and wars, and the broader European struggle over navigation, trade, and dominion. The author plans to continue with Britain’s role from the revolution to Aix-la-Chapelle, then assess present affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Rhee
Rochelle
Cape
France
Eiae
Ergland
Holland
Cromadeil
Spain
Flanders
Sid Charles
Opynere
James
England
Europe
Lecure
Great-Britain
Aix-la-Chapelle
Davy Register reports ships sailing from Portsmouth and beyond
The Davy Register lists numerous vessels arriving and sailing from St Malos and Spithead on May 24 25 26 27, including Felicity London Packet Raven sloop and Buttered ships. It notes convoys and quarantine at Mother Bank with ships bound for Guernsey Jersey Plymouth Weymouth and Dublin. Various arrivals include Laurel Mayflower Rebecca and Catherine from Christiana and Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mermard
Kealy
Exeter
Goodridge
Topsiam
Gouti
St. Malos
Spithead
Hunt
Plymouth
Mother Bank
Lyon
Claypoole
Lisbon
Portsmouth
Rebecca
Catherine
Kolner
Christiana
London
Esther
Jersey
Deal
Wind S.S.W
His
Bedford
Downs
Dover
Granada
Three Victuallers
Woolwich
Sheerness
Dublin
Turner
Gravesend
Fortune
Taft
Providence
Harleberg
Norway
Lady Elizabeth
Mendert
Amsterdam
Silver Eel
Kirk
Friesland
Holy Trinity
Kepeir
Naples
Jane
Betsey
Beart
Serzle
Rathgate
Dantzick
Eglentoon
Buchanan
Barbadoesi
Whitehaven
the Woods
Holiday
Southampton
Trade and Fleet News from Portsmouth to Barbary
A sea report recounts ships leaving Portsmouth for the West Indies and Bombay, noting arrivals from Madras, and a Moon of ships in convoy. It also mentions the Thunderer ship ready for sea, and a letter from Santa Cruz about captives and the emperor of Morocco arranging safe transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Annagado Reef
Cape
Madras
Glover
Warren
Hha
Downs
Baird
Portsmouth
West Indies
Egmont
Mears
London
Weib
Bombay
Yeserday
Santa Crux
Barbary
Morocco
Barton
Salle
Bernady
Gibraltar
Freieid
Henfredd
Sallee
Bart
Rain and crops mingle with village notices in Shrewsbury era
Fragmentary weekly chronicle records rain improving crops, a charity legacy, marriages in Durham and Shrewsbury, military removals from service for misconduct, deaths, and local civic decisions including a planned hall replacement and repairs. Names include Elizabeth Ellison of Raybonelace London, Francis Masall Appleton, Jane Byers Newbottle, and officers in Royal Welch Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hounton
Durham
Francis Mas All
Appleton
Mifg
Jane: Byers
Newbottle
Keke Pata
Shrewsbury
Dol
John Athby
Eig
Jol
Rotke
Pease
Salop
Francia
Raffel
Furner
Brookin
Lonnons
Royal Welch Volunteers
His Majesty
Port News and Incoming Vessels With May Arrivals
Port News from Falmouth Weymouth and Plymouth notes arrivals of ships and sloops from Plymouth the Bay the Downs and London with several named vessels including Pegey Vriend Palliser Shrewsbury Firebrand and Swallow docking dates May 2 24 26 and mentions crews and trade routes to the West Indies Tenby and Frederickethali are referenced among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falmouth
Pegey
Plymouth
Feap
Deckker
Flashing
West Indies
Palliser
Downs
Weymouth
Pete
Johannies
Helfen
Frederickethali
Vatherie
Thomas
London
Thoaas
Ann
Williams
Sunderland
Poole
Triton
Wills
William Gnd Samuel
Winsor
Newa
William and Elizabeth
Cartridge
William
Hewlett
Bevan
John
Wilfanson
Sail
Mary
Cook
Martha Babb
Tenby
Leeds to London Passengers Departure Schedule
A historical notice lists weekly departures from Leeds to London via inns in Mansfield and Leeds inns. Passengers travel Mondays with half price outward fare and fourte en pounds weight allowance. Proposals to extend the road involve Hanfrth Richardson Glanvie and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Sheffield
Chester- Field
Mansfield
Sottingham
London
Lad-Lane
Leeds
Northampton
Hanfrth
Richardson
S. Glanvie
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the Davy Register of Commerce and Intelligence
Lon
Princess Royal
Denmark
Sophia Magdalen
Prince of Wales
Rome
Chevalier de & Geoge
Lipstade
Marquis of Granby
Lippe
Paderborn
Heffin
Waldeck
William Pitt
St. James’s Square
Senegal
Allen
Lambton
Regiment of Foot
Newcastle
Guadaloupe
Duke of Richmond
Duke of Somerset
Dungarven
Earl of Cork
Charles ‘I
Francés
Shedharper
Tao
St. Gongs Church
Hanover-square
Miss Morgan
Jacob Dowing
sabBow
Singleton
Heather Dresser
Henry Staton
Samuel ‘ Coaft
Blagdell
Londop
Bridvey
Guildhall
House of Correction
Baily
Shields
Yaud
Ly Po
Litchfield
John Dawson
Grien
Nile
Bath
Hales
Ralph Atten
Esdinburghy
Lori
Alexanders
Telfer
Kimerghame
Eiettarthire
Port News
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