12 Dec 1744
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 12, 1744
Page
1
A long aloud column blends satire, political irony, crime reports, Royal notices, and theater appeals. It mentions Mr Verax and a debate on political matters, a Robbery case in Covent Garden, a French ship captured, a Martinico incident, and a plea for charity to support an actor's family, plus lottery and bankruptcy notices.
Yesterday afternoon his Majesty's Ships Anglesea and Gosport led the way westbound with several outward-bound vessels from various ports. The Magdalen, Granada Bomb, and others remained or returned, while the Nancy and Industry from Hamburg and Petersbourg, and the Planter from Petersburg, are noted among the convoy movements.
Yesterday the Commissioners office announced appointments in London including Mr Eawa Vicqualling Stores and Mr Bexley. In Croydon Surrey Miss Raith Jack and Richard Jackson are named among eminent figures. The same day Laurence was appointed in Sion College and two persons will be admitted to the house. An asthma death was noted in advancing years.
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