Common Council Order on Sheriff Candidates 1739
In the chamber of the Guildhall London on May 28 1739 the Common Council orders that any person nominated as Sheriff of the City and County of Middlesex must pay 400 pounds plus 20 marks for ministers and prisons maintenance by June 23. The measure, tied to an earlier 1656 act, bars the person from eligibility for ever if they accept aldermanic office in the city.
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London
George the Second
Great Britain
Fune
Chamber of London
AG of
Common Council
Sheri
Middlesex
City Lands to be Let at Black-Fryars Wharf Auction
The Committee for Letting the City's Lands announces a lease sale at the Councils Chamber Guildhall London on Wednesday the 27th of June at four o'clock in the afternoon. Proposals may be obtained from the Comptroller's Office in the Guildhall.
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Leoudat
Abraham Simmons
Black-Fryars
Coles
Councils
Guildhall
London
Fternoon
Carpenters Hall warns unqualified carpenters in London
The Worshipful Company of Carpenters announces that unfree or inadequately trained workers in London will be prosecuted under the 5th of Elizabeth. The notice demands apprenticeship standards and warns against future abuses in the trade. Nathaniel Poorey, clerk to the company, signs the declaration.
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Carpenters Hall
London
Worpip
Elizabeth
Nathaniel Poorey
Faid
Curious Musical Clock Auction in Strand Notice
An 18th century notice advertises a raffle for a remarkable musical instrument described as excelling any hand in playing. The device, priced at 2s 6d for a share, is to be raffled in two minutes, with counter shares sold for a guinea. The piece is exhibited at Cray's near the New Church in the Strand, inviting readers to witness the machine's alleged divine musical faculties and the philosophy behind artistic excellence.
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C.cray’s
Strand
Cen
Lester
Hell
Enquire at dwelling house in Poughton area
Fragmentary notice lists a dwelling and yard in Puddle-Dick area with an inquiry directive. The garbled text mentions a late occupant and suggests inquiring at the house, but lacks clear names, dates, or details.
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Lett
Newt Mibains
Puddle-Dick
For Sale by the Candle Coffee-House in Birchin Lane
For Sale by the Candle Coffee House in Birchin Lane as advertised by ROBINSON Broker in Bow Lane. The notice notes a timely delivery and sale arrangement associated with a trade in coffee-house premises and related goods.
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Candle, Rine Coffee
Birchin Lane
Zach Finnstake
Gacie Wooth
Robinson
Bow Lane
Controversy Over Translation of Humpreys Work
A detailed defense outlines disputes with rivals over a translated two volume work. It claims the authorship and revisions by Humphreys relatives, asserts the English edition is fair, and criticizes rivals for misrepresentation. The piece notes price reductions and denies defamatory claims while praising the translation quality and usefulness.
Second Epinion of the Nature of Monga En Thusiasts
An eighteenth century notice promoting four discourses preached in Christ Church St Laurence Jewry London St Martin's in the Fields Westminster. The work, published by Joseph Trapp and others, lists a charitable allowance for the poor and the printing details in St. Bride's Churchyard and Freet-street.
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Sim
Dancer
Christ-Church
St. Laurence Jewryy
London
St. Martin’s In the Fields
Westminster
Joseph Trapp
S. Austen
The
Angel and Bible
St. Biut’s
L. Gilliver
J. Clarke
Homer's Head
Freet-street
Speech on Royal Authority and Public Affection in Early England
A pamphlet edition reviews political ideas from Sir Benjamin Rudyerd on the West India Trade and monarchic trust. It argues regaining public affection by restoring liberties, punishing violators, and preventing future fears. Published by F. Noble at Otway’s Head with pamphlet shop sales in London and Westminster.
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Benjamin Rudyerd
James I
Lord Diesy
F. Noble
Otway’s Head
St. Martin’s Court
St. Martin’s ‘Lane
Leicester Fields
London
Westminster
Hypo Drops Promise Quick Cure for Melancholy Vapours
An advertisement touts Mrs Holt's Hypo Drops as a universal remedy for hypochondriac melancholy and vapours in both sexes. It claims immediate root-cure effects and bans other medicines, urging purchase at Cross Keys and Star Inn Corn near Stocks Market for 7s 6d a bottle with instructions.
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Holt
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