Spilsbury Antiscorbutic Drops in 18th Century Cure Claims
The notice extols Spilsbury Antiscorbutic Drops as a potent aid in sea bathing and general health. It cites cures for scurvy, rheumatic fever, leprosy, and various aches, naming multiple witnesses and towns across Britain. Sold by Dr. Norris at Lower Brook Street and by distributers in London and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
É&C
Dottor’s
Brook-street
Savaller
Meurs
Jeboult and Co
Oxford S Street
Spilsbury
Mary Efdale
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Healeh
Seopssarth
Croft
Taylors No
Fleettreet
London
Jonathan Roberts
Wellington
Somersetshire
Joshua Toulmiby
Johin Podle
Boch
Taunton
Abraham Shorland
Barnslapie
Devorshire
Mr. March
Barnstaple
John Klitchell
Glover
Ceromi'sy Mitcham, Surry, Cured of A leprosy.—Me. William Larker, of Wooton
Norfolk
Bungay
James Sexton
Suffolk
York
W. Tefryman
Jonathan
Mary Winn
Pawlet
Bridgewater
Somerset
Richard Ody
Great Britain
Reland
French army invades Egypt faces tough prospects amid revolt
London comments on Buonaparte's force stranded far from France, arguing rebels and local powers will oppose the French in Egypt. It predicts recruitment difficulties, Arab and Mamaluk opposition, and a likely inability to sustain reinforcements, with revolution unlikely in the Egyptian context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Buonaparte
Republic
Malson
Europe
Egypt
Frarce
Royal party tours Windsor Park amid harvest scene
Yesterday morning His Mayssry, attended by Lord Caracart, General Harcourt, and Colonel CartTwricht, rode out in Windsor Great Park to view the farms. The harvest is nearly all got in. The King of Prussia remains a hurdle to a new coalition as Austria’s actions spark distrust. Requisitions resume in Berg and nearby regions. a large army is encamped with marching orders expected. The Bishop of Caerestea held his visitation at Hastings and confirmed near 1000 youths and maidens at the principal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayssry
Lord Caracart
Harcourt
CartTwricht
Windsor Great Park
Pitt
Burton Pynsent
Prusera
Germany
House of Austria
Valanciennes
Pilanz
Rhine
Duchy of
Berg
Sieg
Lahn
Nidda
Franckfort
Minerva seized by French privateer sailing to Leghorn
From Baltimore to Leghorn the Minerva Simmerman was captured by a French privateer and carried into Malaga. The Danish ship Arendahl Nifsen from Bengal was burnt at Batavia on March 7. Falmouth August 21 reports Ceoparra convoy sailed for America under Captain Iragu Pertew. one American vessel ran aground but expected to refloat by high water. Also dispatched Prince of Wales Packet to Lisbon and Princes Charlotte to Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Simmerman
Baltimore
Leghorn
Malaga
Arendahl
Nifsen
Bengal
Batavia
Falmouth
Ceoparra
Iragu Pertew
America
Prince of Wales Packet
Topp
Lisbon
Cezmon
Jamaica
Revd Richard Harpy presented to Lough Scrough rectory
In Cambridge on August 24 the Rev Richard Harpy B D senior fellow of Emanuel College is presented by the Matter and Fellows to the rectory of Lough Scrough Leicestershire vacated by the death of Rev Francis Wilcox Samuel Cous instituted to the rectory of Brettanham Suffolk on the King’s presentation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Richard Harpy
Emanuel College
Re&ory
Lough Scrough
Leicestershire
Francis Wilcox
Samuel Cous
Brettanham
Suffolk
Distant Nobility and Fashion Reflect Social Tides
A London–Brighton narrative describes the bishop’s party preparing for a Salis bury palace reception and reports unusually crowded sutsex coast beaches along with bustling Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings. It notes a revived Irish stage, American-Eng lish theater connections, and critiques the era’s dress and class proxies shaping public behavior and perceived equality.
Bill to compel Rebels to surrender and endure trials
The Lords considered a Bill to compel rebels to surrender and face trials, naming about 25 suspected individuals. Debates covered protections granted to repentant offenders, the mercy of government, and calls for broader punishment of rebel leaders. The unit adjourned after reporting progress and scheduling further examination of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witneyes
Lora Farisnam
Coancercor
Lord Moresworth
Tobin
Joni
Lord Cuancellor
Motion on Lord Edward Fitzgerald attainder in Commons
In a lengthy committee debate the Earl of Clare and counsel argued over expunging Fitzgerald’s name from the bill. The Attorney General defended mercy in law, while peers pressed to separate guilt from kin, urging caution against paradoxical amnesty and punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arther Moore
Fox
Smith
Yelverton
Dobbs
Knox
Edward Fitzgerald
Holmes
Stanley
Prendergast
Mr. Reynolds
Reynolds
Reynolds Ag
J. B
Greace Dérx
Lord E.fitzgerald
Wexford
Ireland
BarnpincTon
Lord Edward
Rouse OF Commons
Monvay
Acs
House
Corry
Curson
Fez Counn
Lord Edward Fitzgerald
Baliagington
Artoanry
Baragineton
Lord Castrereacn
Lord E. Fitzgerald
Permy Struzant
England
Lord Strafford
George Ponsonsy
Plunket
Alhhough
E. Fitzgerald
Mr. Barrington
Genzaad
Gair
Harsvey
Grogan
Budget Bill Alters Auditor of Imprest Accounts Role
Tuesday debates in the House Committee on the Public Account, chaired by Billy Mr. Fohnon, consider changes to the Auditor of Imprest Accounts post. The Earl of Westmeath would lose the office with compensation under a warier establishment plan, offering an annuity split between Lord and Lady Westmeath. Debates raise precedent concerns over extended eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohnon
Department of Public Accounts
Imprest
Earl of Westmeath
Deéés
Lord Crereagh
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Cairuestea
Hastings
Sussex
Ship News
Ipswich
Ave
Norwich
Auza
Bury
Chester
Stockport
Preston
Aus
Fiftier
Tito’ Lord-street
Sauisbuny
Eastbourne
Johnson
Harsris
Pors
New York
Irish Parliament
House of Lords
Turspay
Caflereagh
Papggtcom
Fggel
Beg Bhersel
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