Price of Sea Coals Limited at London Port 1738
On Wednesday August 19 1738 in the reign of King George II the Lord Mayor and Aldermen ordered that sea coals imported from Newcastle and nearby ports sold in London be limited to one pound six shillings per chaldron with twenty one chaldrons to the score. Offenders pricing above the limit face forfeiture of thirty six shillings per chaldron and proportional amounts for other quantities.
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Barnard
George the Second
Great Britain
London
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Essay on Book-Keeping by William Webster Sixth Edition
An early 18th century advertisement for Webster's Essay on Book-Keeping with double entry method. Appears from Leicester Fields writing master’s shop offering methods, compendious courses in practical mathematics, arithmetick in epitome, and multiple editions and prices. Names A Bettesworth Browne Cox Siffan appear as publishers and sellers and multiple locations referenced.
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William Webster
Castle- Street
Leicester- Fields
A. Bettesworth
Bitch
Pater Noster Row
D. Browne
Black Swan
Temple Bar
T. Cox
Royal Exchange
J. Fox
Westminster Hall
J. Siffan
Beauford-Buildiings
Strand
Wits Parts and Coptaining in Historic Rhetoric
Fragmentary OCR hints at a debate or scholarly note on linguistic forms and mathematical notation. Mentions verbal illures like lineal instrumental algebraic ideas and Vil. fields, suggesting a local academic or editorial snippet on language and mathematical notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Instrumental
Reflections on ENOC H in a Welford Sermon 1737 38
A historical catalog of sermons and works by P Doddridge and associates, listing titles by topic and prices. Includes preaching on death of Rev. Norris, education of children, divine chastisement, and funeral orations with added speeches, dated 1735 to 373% era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch
Welford
Northamptonshire
Joan Norris
P. Doddredge
Richard
Hett
William Johnston
Wisbeach
Johnston
Stewart
Thomas Saunders
Kellering
David Some
Samuel Savage
Samuel Newman
Salter’s Hall
Joan Barker
Osapian Hucues
The Sixth Epini on defence of primitive Christianity
The Daily prints the third volume of The Independent Whig defense against encroachments of fanatical and disaffected clergymen. Printed for J. Peele and sold by J. Osborn at the Golden Ball in Pater-noster Row. Third volume may be had separately to complete sets for owners of the two prior volumes.
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Price
Wirth
Herefordshire
Brawrey
University of Cambridge
Royal Society
J. Pemberton
St. Dunstan’s Church
Fleet-street
Lefleny
Edward Lawrence
s. ce _I. Tully
Thomas Cackman
University College
Oxford
Caius Velleius Paterculus
J. Newcomb
Duke of Richmond
Mons
Bayle
G. Smith
Kendall
Westmoreland
Henry Lintor
J. Peele
J. Osborn
Royal Beautifying Fluid at Radford's Toyshop
An advertisement touts Fire Royal Beautifying Fluid as a superior cosmetic for the face neck and hands. It promises rapid smoothing whitening and a youthful glow with a pleasant scent and no mercury. Sold exclusively at Mr Radford's Toyshop near the Rose and Crown beside St Clement's Churchyard in the Strand with directions.
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Reigh
Fay
Thyc
Nir
Radford
England
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William Pardon
R. Ware
Bible
Sun
Amen-Comiet
Paternofter Row
D. Wirth
Frearife
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G. Strahan
Cornhill
Elis
Meg Ves
Christ
Harz
Shem
Aurhow
Haydon-yard
Green Gratis
RS. Stephens
Farnans
Devereux Court
Mr. Bradshaw
Daffy
Stoughton
Golden Key
Hanover
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