Matrimony Laws and War Letters from Breslau Sketch
A fragmentary 18th century letter discusses English views on marriage laws in England and China, contrasting constraints on matrimony with social expectations. It weaves in anecdotes of misalliances, wealth, mandarins, and family honor, then shifts to a military diary detailing troop movements near Breslau, Canth, and the Oder during a campaign with references to General Laudohn and various actions around Parchwitz and Freywald.
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House of Corrections
China
Fum Hoan
Ieee
Pimfictur
Anmmibop
England
Victory news from Lignitz reaches London Gazette
The London Gazette reports M de Coccey delivering news from Neumark about a Prussian victory near Lignitz. It lists prisoners: 2 Major Generals, 3 Colonels, 1 Lieutenant Colonel, 3 Majors, 19 Captains, 18 First Lieutenants, 20 Second Lieutenants, 18 Ensigns and Adjutants, 1 Lieutenant Quartermaster, 1 Fourier. total 86. It also notes 74 wounded across infantry and cavalry. The journal notes Prince Henry massing at Gros Stentz from July 27 to August 26, 1760, as Russians threaten Breslau, prompting his march to meet them.
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M. de Coccey
de'Camp
Pruffia
Neumark
Silesia
Laudohn
Lignitz
Kensington
Lignita
Quarterminster
Fourier
Fournal of Ushat
Prince Henry
Gros-Stentz
Breslau
Naval prize money hardship in the West Indies
A letter to the editor laments the perpetual detention of prize money due to officers and seamen of the Royal Navy in the West Indies. It calls for parliamentary scrutiny and reform, noting that prize agents in the region consider themselves exempt from paying shares until dividends are made.
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Royal’ Navy
West-Indies
Themélves
Power of attorney enclosed amid Caribbean governance fears
The letter discusses transmitting a power of attorney to reach their property despite alleged customs in the West Indies. It laments injustice and the potential misuse by inferior officers and seamen abroad. The text argues integrity is seen by many as a weed and not permitted to take root.
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Weift-Indies
Hind Ship Sails for Cruize in Downes Winds
PORT NEWS a Deal Sept. 8. Wind at Bast. His Majesty's ship Hind sailed yesterday on a cruise. Remain in the Downs, the ships as per laft.
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Hind
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