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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 23, 1739
Page
2
An account describes a brutal voyage to Carolina with storms and disease. It notes smallpox decimating towns, inoculation uptake, and tar water as a preventive antidote. A public receipt explains tar water preparation and dosing for several weeks, claiming safety and use for consumptives. Theatres list performances at Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
A morning high water event reported at London Bridge with water reaching a notable level about 55 minutes after sunrise. The incident notes the location and timing, indicating a brief rise in river levels observed by local authorities and reporters.
The list shows South Sea stock at 104 for the opening, South Sea Annuities at 162 5 Sths, New South Sea Annuities at 112 1 qr, Bank at 143, Bank Circulation at 17s 6d, Prem India at 190 half, Three per Cent Annuities at 106.38, Royal Exchange Assurance at 108, London dicto at 13 3 qrs, African at x3 t half, English Copper at 31 5s, Sout Sea Bonds at 21 105 Premium, India ditto at 61 16s ditto, Sade Tallies half conditional, Mine Adventure Shares at s], Emperor's Loan at 108 3 qrs, Five per Gent ditto at 93 1 8th, Three half per Gent ditto at 7 per Cent Prem, Three per Gent ditto x per Gent ditto.
Announce the upcoming opening tomorrow of the Castle Tavern at the Corner of Princess Street Drury Lane formerly the Rummer and Horseshoe with wine accommodations and sensible decorum promised. The proprietor pledges decency and orderly conduct amid past infamy concerns and invites gentlemen to visit.
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