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Victuals and Ventures from London Capsized by Wartime Gossip
A lengthy fragmentary London news page from December 1724 reports on maritime threats by Barbary corsairs and Ottoman affairs, stock quotes, and notices of parliamentary elections and church appointments. It also lists theatrical offerings, performances, masquerade fashion shops, and lost items, with multiple named places and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Finch
Malton
Yorkshire
William Scrickland
Deceas
John Gumley
Steyning
Sussex
Lancelot Blackburn
York
St. Ex's Church
Westminster
Publin
Lord Casteret
College Hall
Delaune
New Library
Smith
Thompson
Natural Philosophy
Helfhim
Lady Carteret
Whursday
Bedford
Middlesex
Weistminster
King's Bene
Clminster
Constantix Philipps
Delafied
Deval