Public Ledger in London, Middlesex

Copenhagen Marriage and East Indies War News

From Copenhagen comes word of the marriage of the Great marshal Count Mbolthe to Miss Van Raben at the royal cattle of Friedensburgh. Proposals of peace near the North are whispered, and the Russians’ attack on Colberg failed due to powder shortage. Admiral Cornish’s squadron joins near Madras and Coromandel with several ships. Dutch actions along the Ghinfura and Calcutta fronts are described, including a major battle near Chin fara with Dutch losses and an English victory. Reports detail arrivals of East India ships, prisoners, and naval movements, plus local London notices on dogs, banks, and public orders.