Gossip and Crime News From London and Petersburg
A fragment from a late 18th century gazette describes social alarm over rumors and scandal, the arrival of Persian goods via Ladoga, and a mix of court and market items. It notes nobles, ambassadors, and ministers, plus robberies, a regimental court martial, and stock prices with brief local incidents.
Sale of Refused Wines Three Hundred Casks at Custom House
Custom House London announces sale by order of the Commissioners of His Majesty's Customs. On Friday July 14 at three in the afternoon three hundred casks of refused wines will be exposed for sale in the Long Room. Wines are to be distilled into brandy or made into vinegar within three months after delivery. Bond with security required, certificates from Excise to cancel. Catalogues available from Wednesday July 12 at the King's Warehouse where goods may be viewed until sale time.
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Duke
Kew
Kensington
Duke of Newcastle
Whitehall
Keene
Spain
Robert Manning
Hereford
Nicholas Philpot Esg
Weobley
Newton Hall
Tatine Gifford
Baily
James Baker
Philip Thomas
Regiment of Foot Guards
Richard Grovenor Bart
Eaton Fall
Cheshire
Old Baily
Daniel Tripling
Stephen Buck
Stepney Fields
Custom House
London
King George
Excise
N. B
King's
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Count de Munich
Germany
Riga
Denmark
South Sea
Bank
India
Royal Af
London Assurance
York Buildings
Ordés
His Majesty’s Customs
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William Simpson
W. Innys
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Jesus Christ
St. Pauli
Mover
Joan Browne
Beeby
Leicester
Prince of Wales
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Pembrooke Hall
Cambridge
Ravin Tuoyras
England
N. Tinpat
M. A. Vicar
Great Waltham
Essex
James
John Knopton
St. Paul’s Church-yard