Pilot on the Britannia and the captain's choice in danger
A narrator recalls a Lisbon to Thames voyage aboard the Britannia. Pilot Will stands firm to guide the ship amid hazy weather, opposing officers who doubt him, while the captain weighs market fears and duty to safety. The tale contrasts stern pilotcraft with captain’s ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
England
Appiuti
Great-Britain
Sis
Lisbon
Britannia
Sv. George
Thames
Dunkirk
St. George
Dover
Gravesénd
Will
Mill
Wil
Hil
Witt
Pilo
John Hampden
Ladies and Household Guides in 1761 London Advertisements
An assortment of 18th century notices and offers from London trade pages and shopfronts. Includes rental inquiries for a wholesale linen-draper establishment, fashion and ladies’ pocketbooks, subscriptions for The Court and City Register, medicinal tinctures patent statements, and warnings against counterfeit products. Names of shops, publishers, and streets appear with prices and publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Paul’s
Queen Charlotte
Our
Vauxhall Gardens
Ranelagh House
Great Britain
St. Paul's
Court and City Register
Rider
Lords and Commons
Army and Navy
J. Rivington
J. Jolliffe
C. Hitch
L. Hawes
P. Stevens
J. Richardson
Crowder
T. Clow
J. Robfin
G.kearfly
J. Hicxman
J. Walter
N. B
Rivington, Jolliffe, Hitch
New Illustrated Bible with Notes by Rev John Sutnley
An advertisement for a weekly ninepence Bible project by Rev John Sutnley. It promises an illustrated Old and New Testament with notes and paraphrase, showy copper plates, and a run of one hundred ten numbers priced threepence each. Printed at Woobgate. distributed by Pott Singer and street hawkers in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauraay
John Sutnley
Queen Street
Lincoln's+ Inn Fields
Stuent
Christ Church
Qxon
Woobgate
Paternoster Row
I. Pottinger
Ave-Maria Lane
Fabliq
Shear
Red Lyn Square
Shipping News From Penzance and Nearby Ports
Penzance November 21 to 24 reports multiple arrivals and sailings. Vessels include Hope from Bridgewater to Plymouth dock, John and Henry Colling, George and Ann Raw, and Friendship Tregary laden with timber, coals, hops, and cider. Numerous ships depart for Bristol, London, Guernsey, and Vigo amid weather delays and convoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penzance
Hope
Bridgewater
Plymouth Dock
John
Henry
Colling
George
Ann
Friendship
Tregary
Nancy
Davy
Lonedon
Susannah
Heale
Neath
Falmouph
Endeavour
Harvey
Dartmouth
Cyder
Frankin
Fowey
Ads
Speedwell
Kite
Falmouth
Hendrick
Pritchards
Streights
Plymouth
Guernsey
Bristol
Rebecca
Bremen
Ca’k
Pook
Black Prince
Rawlins
Cadiz
Lisbon
Coaves
No. de Balbanera
Aptune
Vigo
Betty
Berry
Teneriffe
Charlotte
Dewey
Southampton
Prince George
Hog
London
Wilmet
Melhuith
Lohndon
Waterford
Due Gebruders
Michiels
Havre de Grace
St. Malo
Deal
Wind S. W
Downs
Adventure
Thomas
Dutch View on French Memorial and Acadia Disputes
A private letter from the Hague dated November 7 critiques the French Court's historical memorial on England negotiations. It notes Dutch skepticism toward French aims, cites that the memorial omits why the Acadia and Canada limits were not settled at Aix la Chapelle, and argues the French kept a door open to renewed quarrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon
the Hague
Bngland
Acadia
Canada
Aix la Chapelle
Quistion
France
England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Germany
East Indies
Perrott
Arthur Murphy
Carman
Potuiffe
Ireland
Thomas Greenough
King’s Arms
Ludgary-Street
J. Newbery
St. Peul's
T. Greenough
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