Letter on Public Funds and 3 Percent Scheme Debate
A letter from February 1735 argues against reducing public funds to 3 percent, warning of foreign control and bank crisis risks. It cites the 1770 crash, Sinking Fund potential, and urges informed study of fund composition, exchange, and foreigners’ holdings, ending with a call to avoid dangerous schemes. Also includes notices and a medical testimonial about worm medicine and a pigeon breeding intro.
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Laft
Daily Journal
Bow Church
Great Britain
R. Steele
Port News Arrivals and Sailing Vessels in Downs
Deal February 18 ships remain at the Downs. The Drake Oliver from Compeachy bound for Holland. Madeira Merchant Gardwell to Ireland, Martha Dumarty to Gibraltar, Warwick Mallaby to Portsmouth. Arriv'd Cafar Robinson from Milfred. Wind northwest.
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Deal
Downs
Drake
Oliver
Holland
Gardwell
Ireland
Martha
Dumarty
Gibraltar
Warwick
Mallaby
Portmouth
Arriv
Cafar
Robinson
Milfred
Wind N. W
Royal business and social notes from London society
Yesterday the King signed the Malt Bill and a naturalization bill at the House of Lords. Royal progress, arrests, weddings, and floods are reported. A burglary attempt at a masquerade failed. Duke of Montagu foiled the thief. Trade figures show 90,000 ounces of silver exported to Holland. Theatres announce new entertainments at Drury Lane Covent Garden and Goodman's Fields.
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House of Peers
Hanover
Selkirk
Albemarle
John Harrison
Ely
Newport
St. James’s
Prince of Wales
Thomas Corbett
Admiralty Office
Greenwich Hospital
William Corbett
Barton
Oxford
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Merchant-Taylors Hall
Vale of
Berkshire
Robert Montagu
Saville-Row
Burlington Gardens
Somerset House
Duke of Montagu
Westminster
Holland
High Water at London Bridge After Noon Event
The report notes high water at London Bridge recorded 32 minutes after five in the afternoon. Observers tracked the condition as tides rose and water levels affected nearby streets and river traffic.
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London Bridge
Market Prices for South Sea and Related Securities
Summary of multiple financial instruments with quoted prices: South Sea Stock, Annuities, Bank and Bank Circulation, Prem. India, Three per Cent Annuities, Royal Exchange Assurance, London Assurance, York Buildings, African and Welsh copper, South Sea Bonds, Emperor's Loan and Mine Adventure Shares. Prices shown in guineas shillings and pence with fractions. includes premiums and discounts.
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South Sea
New South Sea
Bank
Prem
India
Royal Exchange
London
York
Welch
Ditto
Ditco
Dicto
Mine Adventure
Notice of Recovery for Estate of William Mallett
In London a notice is given that the estate of William Mallett late of the Middle Temple has fallen into unknown hands. Creditors seeking any recoverable portion may contact Mr Rayner, Attorney, Old Fish Street, London, with a reward of 20 percent proportional to what is recovered.
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William Mallett
Midlle Temple
London
William Malletc
Rayner
Old Fish-Street
Che
Mr. Rayner
Lapis Lazuli Snuff Box Reward Offered in Somerset
A snuff box of lapis lazuli and gold is missing from Somerset House. Last Wednesday night at the Masque rade, a reward is offered to anyone who returns the box to the Hon. Edward Wortley at Cavendish Square. No questions asked.
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East-India
United Company of Merchants of England
East- Indies
Norice
Leadenhall
Somerset House
Edward Wortley
Cavendish Square
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Cobler
Craven Buildings
John Gibson
Laurence Pountneys-Lane
Mary Bailey
Byfield
J. Moore
Columbarium
England
Boyle
Port News
Theatre Royal
Drery-Lane
Connoiseur
Covent-Garden
Becéar
Royal Chace
Goodwman’s Fields
Sarjant
Uxprince
The
Crown
Uxbridge
Bull Inn
Holpourn
Dullin
Cooper
J. Roberts
Oxford Arms
Warwick-Jane
J. Stagg
Westminster Hall
W. Thurlbourn
Cambridge
T. Fletcher
Prince Titi
A. Dodd
Peacock Without Temple
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