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Early Term Proceedings and Market Rates in Westminster
On the first day of term, bound over individuals appeared at the King's Bench and were remanded after a reprieve for Christopher Layer. George Kelly alias Johnson faced a Lords’ defence over an ongoing bill. Cripplegate Ward aldermanic election favored Felix Feast, with polling conditions noted. Daily market quotes show South Sea stock near 97 and various securities. Theatre notices advertise May performances at Drury Lane and Lincoln’s Inn Fields, with fees, rolls, auctions, and a rich mix of advertisements for books, goods, and services surrounding the period’s civic and cultural life. The page also records auctions of notable collections, notices for lost items and rewards, and numerous commercial solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Bench
Westminster
Christopher Layer
George Kelly
Johnson
House of Lords
Alderegan
Cripplegate-Ward
William Stewart
John Williams
Felix Feast
Handa
Wardmore
Coke
Croke
Roll
Littleton
Beft
Jt. Stephen’s
St. Clement's Church
Ralph Thoresby
E.R. S
Joan Smith
C.M
Geo. Cheyne
M.D
E.R S. al
Monsieur Domar
Clermont
France
Wm Strahan
Domar
Commons
England
G. Strahan
Royal Exchange
Cornhill
Leak
Bath