Highwayman Robs Gentleman Near Chelsea in Broad Daylight
A Worcester man John White, Esq. left a portion of his estate to two nieces, while a separate account notes a daytime highway robbery between Queen's Elm and Chelsea where the victim lost a sizable sum. Other items report a man detained over enlistment in France, a New Year charity distribution to 806 poor, clerical appointments, and various financial market notes.
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John White
Lewis
Bromergrave
Worcester
Queen’s Elm
Chelsea
Durham
France
Wheeller
Newcastle
Walter Blacket
Tullbrook
Edinburgh
Robert Bell
Craylen
John Matthison
His
Superiority of the Pleasures of the Understanding
A long historical advertisement page lists works on philosophy religion and medicine. It includes a treatise in Plato’s style, teasers for Madame de Segigne’s letters, and Quinteffence nostrum claims. The item catalogs multiple books with prices and publishers such as Mr West in the Old Bailey and FapValthve Royal Exchange.
Notice on Rapin History Translation and Proposals
Continuation of Rapin Thouras History of England translated into English with notes by N. Trapat M A Vicar of Great Waltham and to be published weekly in folio at five sheets for sixpence and printed in octavo for gentlemen. Proposals with two specimens will be issued after the holidays by James John Paul Knapton at the Crown Ludgate. Also availability of Rapin's History translated by N Tindal volumes Folio and 4to editions up to George I.
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M. Rapin
James
John
Paul Knapton
Crown
Ludgatereet
J . Rapin
England
N. Tindal
Folio
Alfo
Histoire d
The Eight Monumental Kings of England Epigraphs
This edition lists eight royal monuments with epitaphs and ornaments designed by Gravstor and engraved by top masters. It covers Henry V through Elizabeth, including the Black Prince and Mary Queen of Scots, with heads engraved from original pictures. Published by Fames, Fobn, and Paul Knapton at the Crown in Ludgate Street.
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Exerano
Gravstor
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South Sea
York Buildings
India
Royal
London
Ae Eemene
Adialc
Plato
T. Cooper
Pater-nofter-Row
Telemachus
Madame de Rabutin
Ibis
SCRET
Monita Societatis
FSU
Holland
Amsterdam
Garholick
van Eyke
Schipper
FapValthve
Royal Exchange
Cornhill
Woon
Whitlocke Buistrope
Church of England
Mr. Buisttrops
Inspe
Ons Mac Canty
Ragan
Josef NayLe
Corke
House of Commons of Ireland
Pr.od
W. Stevenson
D.D
Sarum
Colwall
Herefordshire
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