Postscript and Militia Notes From Whitehall to Milford
A late English mail brings advices from London detailing Duke of York’s parade at the Horse Guards, his inspection at the Savoy, and recommendations on barracks cleanliness. Reports mention the Amazon frigate near Cape Clear with contraband goods, and General Pawcett seeking troops for Brunwick and Heße-Cassel. Letters from Rotterdam and Paris discuss political unrest, finances, and potential mediation, with concerns over France and England and news from Dover and Lisbon about further movements and ships.
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Royal
Duke of York
Whitehall
Stranddane
Savoy
Trelawney
St. James's
Frelawney
Milford
Cape Clear
France
St. Martin's
Rhce
Pawcett
Great George-street
Germany
Brun Wic
Heffe-Caffel
Rotterdam
Prince of Range
America
England
Mont. de Calonne
diRingion
Westminster Abbey
St. Stephen’s
Walbrook
Paris
Monsieur
Holland
Marquis de Verac
Hague
Parie
Dover
Canterbury
Lisbon
Don Antonia Balaing
la ‘Orefoolte
Fyal
Mediterranean
Variation of the Needle and Williamsburg Observations
A long letter discusses the 46th of May observations on magnetic variation, stating a consistent increase of about 2 minutes per year and detailing comparisons from 1647 to 1792. It asserts uniformity with London and Dublin data, cites instruments and authorities, and invites official confirmation or refutation. It also references treasury regulations, maritime trade, harvests, and local notices including arrivals and marriages, with oblique allusions to public sentiment and economic conditions.
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Wolter Uther
Nevis
Graham
Gibson
London
Channel
My. Graham
Dublin
Latte
Busphcion
Proposals for Reform of Custom Fees Across Ports
Merchants across Hull, Bristol, Liverpool, Lancaster and other ports are urged to convene and gather opinions on four propositions for altering Custom Office emoluments. The questions explore abolishing all fees, replacing with annual funds and tonnage duties, retaining or regulating fees, and determining suitable attendance charges under an impending act. Meetings are underway to collect merchant views and send results to the Treasury.
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Ramsgate
George U
Treasury Board
Hull
Bristol
Liverpool
Lancaster
Kingdom
Fragmentary Stock Market Notation From 18th Century Ledger
A damaged OCR excerpt lists stock names and numbers, including Ditto Consol and various bonds, with figures like 4 per cent con and 3 per cent Scrip. Mentions August 29 and several ledger entries such as Bank LA and Excheq Bills. The text is fragmentary, preserving names, percentages, and dates without clear narrative.
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Ndia
London Waistcoat Warehouse sale in Parliament Street
Dublin to light summer cloths and waist coatings for ladies Hobbits and gentlemen wear now for sale at the London Waistcoat Warehouse Troy's No 9 Parliament Street. The ad promises the greatest encouragement for ready money trade offered in his Kingdom.
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London
Troy's
Parliament Street
Obsolete Dublin Notice Highlights Local Death and Obscene-Vice Debate
A Tuesday report from Dublin notes the death of Sir Anthony King and that Sheriffs peers contest the succession among candidates like Worthington and Carleton. The piece vents about street vice and calls for magistrates to curb obscenity, while detailing foggy weather, high prices, and controversy over the Rotunda rooms and funding, including subscriptions and prior grants.
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Anthony King
Worthington, Carleton, Lane, Jenkin, &c. dcc
Dublin
Kildare
Wexford
Rotonda
Old Meanings and Surveyors Echo in City Notices
A fragmentary report reflects on old meanings and a surveyor’s method, mentioning a vatistion and a Time day, with notes about a print inquiry in the city. Names like THOMAS HAARDING appear in a garbled context, referencing admissions and accounting notices designed for newspapers.
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Aaa
Gendenan
Deel
Suficient
Thomas Haarding
Ariiba
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Parkgate
Archdaswan
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Hickey
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Mife Withorne
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Jane Dath
John Davis
Tuam
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Countess of Lanefborouth
Milan
Italy
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Soph Butter
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Maly
John Black
Drosadeney
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Pill-lane
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