Disorderly Accounts and Court News From Edinburgh and London
Fragmented excerpts describe a court appearance at the General Court in a house at Edinburgh, with peers meeting to elect a replacement for the Earl of Helarras. Notices mention a lieutenant general's death and a widow’s hardship, plus a Pittau report on a Ducal prodia. Also cited are Rome letters about a killer Darby and a smuggling arrest on London Bridge amid hop fairs at Newoodberry Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rain
Eig
An 4
Minca Beredic
Generah Court
Katineia House
Edinburgh
Holyrood House
Eiliamert
Earl of
Rome
Fisher
Darby
Hudfin
Leghorn
Horse Guards
Great Britain
Lonaoon Bridge
Justice Nichols
Southwark
AcSturhitch Fair
Veoodberry Hill
Farnham
Fragmentary Legal Notice Concerning Beemordeat Writs and Exchequer
A damaged archaic notice records procedures before the Lord Mayor and Exchequer officials. Names include Arthur Hil, James Somerville, and Edward Hunt with mentions of Aldermen, judges, and sheriffs for the ensuing year. Three parcels noted for delivery that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hil
James Somerville
Wormin
Thomas Marlay
Miya Fur
Edward Hunt Brandsattreet
Richard White
Meathertreet
Thattel Court
Advertisements and Stationery Goods Excerpt
An 19th century listing notes various goods and brands sold by George Goran in Bucklane including account books parchment paper wax powders and writing supplies. The fragment mentions items from quills to paper and related stationery products available through Maculls's Alley and similar shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lublin
Heéson
George Goran
Bucklane
Eppasice Maculls
Aley
London Cuckolds Comedy by Publiped Ravenscroft Gent
A printed play titled London Cuckolds by Publiped Ravenscroft Gent is advertised as a comedy. Geofe Geman is said to tell it in Back Lane opposite Maculla's. The item notes a stage location and performer details with a venue hint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ravenscroft
Gent
Eacee
Geofe Geman
Back Lane
Maculla'y
Notice of Nicholas Smith for Funeral Goods and broader wares
Nicholas Smith of Navan, merchant, declares intent to supply funeral goods and related items at reasonable rates. He mentions Hollands, Cambiscks, shrouds for all ages, plus other varieties, with dispatch from Patrick Giboney of Cong or Smyth of Navan. Smyth also sells broadcloths, drapers goods, serges, ratteens, and woolen fabrics at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Smith
Navan
Dublg
Hollands
Smyth
Church Wardens Guide to duties in Priared Edition
A preface by G Gowen in Bak-lane Otor Prideaux directions to church wardens outlines the taubind discharge of their office. Recommended by the Archbishop of Deblin, it urges wardens and sidemen to read and consider the book to better perform duties without breach of oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otor Prideaux
Deblin
Printing Shop Ad in Dublin Broadside
An 18th century style notice from Dublin states IF. Gowawn prints at Spinzige-Wheel Bad-Latt offering advectements and all kinds of printing work performed reasonably and with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
IF. Gowawn
Bad-Latt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feoveet
Ard
P Priared
G. Gowan
Bak-lane
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