Impressions of War Fears and Tobacco Trade Plans
The piece reports sudden impressments provoking official protest to prevent damage to navigation and market boats. It notes Spanish preparations at Havana to strike Georgia and the Carolinas, plus French involvement and a tobacco export scheme to Virginia farmers. It closes with local obituaries, a Boston ship launch, and a London bridge high tide timestamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pill
Spain
France
London
Packer
Virginia
Havanna
Georgia
Carolinas
Cork
St. Jago
Jamaica
Williamsburgh
United Farms of
William Barndell
Philip Thomas
Ann Arundel County
Maryland
Mont. Hubert
England
Norfolk
Barbadoes
St. Piers
Martinico
Financial market summary from a historical stock report
Yesterday’s quotes list varied securities with opening prices across multiple units. South Sea stock and annuities, Bank, India securities, Royal Exchange, Three per Cent annuities, and Exchequer orders appear with distinct values and premiums noted, reflecting a bustling 18th or 19th century market page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
New Bath Sea
Cox
Bank
Prem
India
Royal Exchange Assurance Tog
London
Ditto
Dirra
Willdey’s Great Toy-Shop Offers Opticks and Maps
At WILLDEY's Great Toy-Shop on the Corner of Ludgate Street, a wide range of optical instruments including spectacles, telescopes, microscopes, and reading glasses is offered, along with gold and silver toys, jewelled works, shells, and a collection of maps and globes in various sizes. A note claims superior goods and urges comparison with rival tradesmen who undercut prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willdey
Ludgate-street
Europe
England
Wales
Ireland
America
The Most Wonderful Drops for Greets and Seminal Weakness
An 18th century advertises “Most Wonderful Creansine and Strength’ning Drops” claiming cures for miscarriages, urinary disorders, back pain, and venereal issues. It cites Dr Ratcliffe’s prescription, touts rapid results, and sells bottles at 3s 6d through Mr. Johnson in Vere Street near Clare Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratcliffe
Mr. West
Baily
Johnson
Seven Scars
Vere-street
Clare-marker
Defence of the Letter to Dr Waterland at Locke’s Head
A publication listing multiple pamphlets by different authors including a Defence of the Letter to Dr Waterland and Remarks on Observations. Printed for J Peele at Locke's Head Amen Corner, outlining arguments on scripture vindication and disputes in theological debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullifrd
Dr. Waterland
Waterland
J. Peele
Locke
The Figure of the Earth Observations Pamphlet
A translated early 18th century work on the Earth’s figure from Maupertuis and colleagues. It describes polar circle observations for determining shape, climate notes from Lapland journals, refractions and gravity, and methods stressing precision for astronomical operations. Printed in London with publisher details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Maupertuis
Meff. de Maupertuis
Clairaut
Camus
le Monnier
Royal Academy of Sciences
M. Celsus
Lapland
T. Cox
Royal Exchange
C. Davis
Patern
J. and
P. Knapton
Ludgate-street
Aere Millar
Infallible Cure For Hemorrhoids Sold At Jacob’s Coffee-House
A historic advertisement claims a pleasant electuary cures piles instantly and permanently without confinement or discomfort. It touts rapid relief, blood purification, and future prevention, with many cures among long afflicted individuals. Sold at Jacob’s Coffee-House Broad Street for sixpence per ounce with directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nouch Maladhy
Jacob’s
Angel and Crown
Broadtreet
Royal Exchange
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Tishery
Norwich
Thomas Newton
Church of England
Thomas Wigg
Simeon Waller
London Bridge
RS. Stephens
Devereux Court
Temple Bar
Mr. Bradshaw
Daffy
Stoughton
Golden Key
Hanover
Fidered
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