13 Sep 1739
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Newspaper
Daily Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 13, 1739
Page
1
A reader letter questions the Roman law that kept women under guardians and argues for female autonomy. The writer cites legal figures, critiques gender bias, and defends women against harsh judgments while urging fair treatment and reform, referencing judges, philosophers, and public opinion.
A Paris dispatch dated Sept 194 reports TR officers from Martinico St Domingue and other French plantations ordered to depart for their ports by the 76th instant at latest. A ship lies ready at Rochefort to transport them, and the writer notes the French act swiftly and hopes for a quick decision from them.
From Perth comes news that Miss Christian Campbell eldest daughter of the Honorable Lord Morfizie died after a short illness at his seat near Scotland inburgh. The young lady was noted for singular accomplishments and was universally beloved causing great grief to her family and regret across the community.
At Gloucester on Sept 8 racing opened with the City Plate for five and six year olds. Smiling Molly won the first and second heats and the plate, urelia took the Stakes. Other events included a six-Guineas race won by Fair Play and the Stakes by Squirrel. A fire in Pilgrim Street damaged an old house and hayloft later that evening.
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