Balloon voyage records with Blanchard and Jefferies
An 1783 account describes Mr Blanchard and Dr Jefferies ascending by balloon. They crossed the Thames near Stone in Kent, landing near Dartford, enduring cold and long duration. The Prince of Wales witnessed the ascent, and Blanchard declined a Channel crossing companion offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferies
Mr. Blanchard
Perpeus
Blanchard
Thames
Stone Marth
Ingress
Calcraft
Dart
Ford
Kent
Lawn
Kingestreet
St. James's
Prince of Wales
Mackenzie
Middle Temple
Sloce
M. Pilatte du Rosier
la Muette
Madam-Tible
Lyons
Meilrs
Roberts
Huling
Thuilleriea
Bethune
Artois
Paris
Ntiles
Lottery Drawings Tenth and Eleventh Day Numbers Listed
The fragment lists multiple lottery draw numbers and prize amounts across the tenth and eleventh drawing days. Entries include No. 18,022 6,4945 1090h and No. 919139 20142 52.1704407 32,381, 400. each, among others, with scattered figures and references to daily drawings.
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Jool
Prices at Bank Stock Auction Dec 4 1775
A fragment lists bank stock pricing and percentages for various securities including Exchemer and Scrip notes. It notes two o clock sale time and references old and new annuities, South Sea stock and India stock with per cent values and lots.
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South Sea
St.of K
India
Waterford Fire Fatality and Ireland Reform Notes
In Waterford on Saturday night Mrs. Eleanor Shelly, a maiden lady, burned by a candle igniting her clothes died next morning. A theft case in Carrick sees a woman caught after stealing silver tea spoons. A Newtownletter report mentions five parishes meeting for a sheriff call and reform talk. Reports from Derry and Down indicate political focus, with Armagh and others not far behind. A Duchamp arrival and a long-bridge scene are briefly noted along with a local parish incident near Dremby.
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Waterford
Eleanor
Shelly
Milo
Carrick
Derry
Down
Aramghee
Eytone
All Irelands
Avittyy
William Davita
Dremby
Fragmentary police report details fatal street attack
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a fatal street assault and a person killed near Helveir Avenue. The text references three gffnl sf anthiboray ed Helveir avenue and perpetrators of the crime, but details are severely garbled, yielding limited readable names or precise actions.
Fragmentary 18th Century Ledger Items Mention Lottery Notes
The clipping lists various financial entries including bonds and bank stock, with cryptic figures and references to state lottery tickets, a lottery office address, and notices seeking an educated apprentice for bookselling. The readable names include Capel-freet and R. MONs IORIEPFE, with dates and sums scattered throughout the damaged text.
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R. Mons Ioriepfe
Capel-freet
Curious English hand-bill and mixed notices from London
An English hand-bill from Andrew Cooke at the King’s Arms Holborn Hill advertises beds and services, warning rivals and outlining his long-standing business. The document blends wine shop notices with reports on war era politics, colonial gains, and poultry farming potential, citing numerous London venues and dates.
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Walla
Andryw
King's Arms
Hatton Garden
Phrée
Cooke
Union
Britain
Reuke
aTion
London
Westrpinter-bridge
Foundling Hospital
Hoyses
Calader
S.palace
Businesa
Alwaya
Thia
Andrew Cooke
King’s Arma
Holborn Hill
Hatten’ Garden
France
Holland
Cape
Demératy
Ceylon
Austria
Brance
Carracao
Minyawhat
Yenhanty
Mej
Berwick Upon Tweed
Charity and Public Aid Debates in the Marthalsea
A Dublin city report laments the destitution among the poor amid reduced charity. Details include relief efforts, prices of bread and grain, and a record of local charitable actions in the Marthalsea area during late November and early December, with officials debating support and the public’s need.
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Marthalsea
Parc
Waliday
Charitabie Society
Brundell
Dublin
Arsa
Beers and English Caricatures at Caviddy’s Friday Nights
A garbled 18th century style notice lists performers and characters like Lord Foppington and Mrs Hitchback in a cabaret of mock plays. Names such as Charlene Me ala Servant and Mrs Hadar appear amid a chaotic roster of actors, musicians, and dealers. The text reads as a fragmentary program or advertisement for a theatrical tasting evening with wine.
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Royal
Foppington
Charlene
Hitchback
Hadar
Paris
Clatsic
Marquis
Baker
Reger
Lytieh
Sparks
Gamue
Binith
O'Reilly
Hanoe
Ryder
Tresham
Fragmentary notice on apprenticeships and benevolent inquiry
A mangled fragment details an apprenticeship ad by D Arcy Camden-Orret inviting proposals and denoting no second bid from the same person. The text shifts to a moral appeal praising wealth and compassion, then laments harsh conditions and charitable aims, ending with a plea for truth and reader benevolence.
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Mak Lingeivetr
San Foudteen
Hoytes
D'Arcy
Camden-Orret
Seed and Nursery Seeds and Garden Plans Explored
An OCR fragment describes seed and nursery offerings, including early European cucumber seed, garden plans, and various labeled plants. It mentions reduced prices for ready money and notes attempts to cultivate cucumbers with proper care and suitable climates. The text is garbled but centers on seed varieties, planting plans, and sales terms.
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CyrkeHill
Dubin
Kartyiri
Arnica Asia
Avogrica
Balloon Event Promises Grand Public Display
An item describes a public spectacle featuring a new balloon and a voyage display scheduled for Wednesday morning. It lists admission details and a team named Len, urging readers to subscribe and attend the event as part of the town’s festivities.
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Lal Dave
Figure of Roberts Bell in Government Encouragement Speech
A fragment notes Robert Bell and a Generators Office speaker praising encouragement from governing authorities. It mentions subscribers, chapters, and the public, with garbled names and uncertain dates, preserving a sense of a political or civic address amid unclear OCR text.
Fragmentary North West directions and 1784 notes
A garbled OCR fragment from North West shows directions from Johns Head toward various landmarks and harbors, with names such as ALEX: YOUNG, Treasury Chambers, and references to Berth oy L and Green Island. The text blends maps, ship routes, dates, and fiscal notices including debentures and charitable Maryians. It ends with a mix of administrative and financial terms from 1784.
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Kishepy
FE John's Heid
Dooran
Bath
Cemen
Pel
Balyweeh
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Pune
Guado
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Fuerte Débenouren
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Cit of
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Ifaspanl
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