Letter From Hingpo Describes Loss and Pursuit on Volga
A letter from Hingpo to Litn Chidhangi in London recounts a perilous voyage from Terki across Ural forests to the Volga, where pirates labeled as Walgs pyrites threaten the party. They abandon their valuables to protect women, but a wreck off the Volga carries away the prized Z sis dor, leaving Hingpo shattered as Moscow confirms the loss.
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Terki
Russia
Ural
Ufa
Rufsia
Volga
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Moscow
Zels
Defiance of foes as Britain mourns a monarch
The author argues that enemies misjudge Britain after the king's death. He praises George III’s steady policy, noting Hanover’s continued link to the throne. The piece asserts a bright future under the next monarch and calls for unity to defend empire and liberty. The tone remains fervent and royalist, urging steadfast support for Britain’s destiny.
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Britain
England
Briain
tLaover
Ring Jun
Europe
Electorate of
Hanover
Great Britain
France
Austria
Rafia
House of Brancenburgh
Prusia
Profia
Germany
George
Wind arrived at Downs with Solebay man of war
Deal O and 24 winds at West. Solebay arrives from a cruise and the Otterfloop comes down. Melvil Hamilton bound for Jamaica remains in the Downs with Jason Commodore Sir Piercy Brett St George Lyon Rippon Hind and dispatched sloop along with transports outward bound as before
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Deal
Solebay
Melvil
Hamilton
Jamaica
Downs
Comsnodore
Piercy
Brett
St. George
Lyon
Rippon
Hind
Deal Arrivals and Trade Woes Near Port Mouth
Wind S W arrivals report the Granada sloop bringing trade from Portmouth. The trade failed for the river. Granada stays in the Downs with men of war and transports and ships as before. Other vessels include Hopewell, Black, Flymaush, Spriggs, Navy Parker, Portsmouth, M Auley, Lion, Virgo, Lovely Cruizer to Dublin, Mercury to Caermarthen, John and Elizabeth to Poole, Supply, Charmin Molly to Plymouth. Unimy, Rogers arrives from Bristol.
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Deal
Wind S. W
Portmouth
Granada
Downs
Hopewell
Flymaush
Spriggs
Navy
Parker
Portsmouth
M‘auley
Lion
Virgus
Lovely
Proclamation of George III Crown and King George II Death
The London Gazette notes George II’s death at Kensington in 1760 and the proclamation of George III as king. It records the public declaration by the Lords of the Privy Council, the ceremonies at Savile House and Cheapside, and the formal accession oath taken by George III to the church and state. Also listed are signatories, officials, and council actions at Carleton House.
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George the Second
Kensington
Counsil
Carleton House
Saville-house
Charing-cross
Temple
Bar
Wood Street
Cheapside
Royal Exchange
George the
Great Britain
France
Ireland
George Prince of Wales
London
Prince of Wales
George the Third
George
F. Vernon
Carleton-House
Elis
Church of Scotland
Scotland
Court of Session
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Andrew Stone
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James Peachey
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W. Wentworth
Jas Dunne
G. Pocock
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Simon Parry
T. Penn
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S. Cottrell
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Duke of Cumberland
Archbishop of
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