Asiatic Researches Complete in Five Volumes Sold in England
A verbose 18th century catalog item announces the complete Asiatic Researches in five volumes, priced 1 5s with boards, published by multiple London houses. It lists alternate formats and prices, notes editions printed from Calcutta, and mentions volumes Hl and IV at 10s 6d each, plus lottery ticket details in licensed offices and various fractional prices.
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Bengal
Aga
Sir William Jones
Calcutta
J. Sewell
Werner and Hood
J. Cuthell
J. Walker
Otridge and Son
Lackington
Allen
R. Lea
R. Faulder
J. Scatcherd
England
Scotland
Ireland
Caution Against Sale of Counterfeit Water Colours in London
A notice warns that John Davis or Davies of Kennington Surrey has sold counterfeit Superfine Water Colours resembling T Reeves and Son products. It urges buyers to beware, lists genuine outlets, and states Reeves will prosecute sellers of fakes. The warning notes the er’s shop marks and mentions associated wholesale houses in London.
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Joan Davis
Daviss
Kennington
Surry
Patts
T. Reeves and Son
Royal Colsar
Helborn-bridge
Thomas Reeves
John Davis
Champante
Whitrow
Aldgate
Wilkinson
Mountford
Acbican
Trimby
Bell
Howard
Martin's Lane
Macklin
Redwoot
Crespside
John Field
Mize-lane
Grosvenor and
Chater
Cornhill
Rowney
Holborn-hill
London
Tut
Impracticable Manik Caras Farm Estate Auction
Manik Caras near Worchester offered at auction by Mr Smith at Garraway s on Wednesday October 6 at noon. Freehold estate of 326 acres with farm, house, outbuildings, and water meadow, in Piddletown parish near Weymouth Dorchester. Also Lot 2 includes Heave Farm with cottage, 20 acres arable land and 12 acres water meadow, lease expiries in about 3 years. Viewing arrangements and full particulars available from Thomas Meggs Esq and Mr Smith in London and Weymouth locations.
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Worchester
Smith
Garraway's
Piddletown
Weymouth
Dorchester
Andrew Risout
Leafe
Lot
Pepp Luninton
College of Eton
Z. P
Piddiehinren
Andrew Ridout
Aracle
Conywold
Thomas Meggs
Piddlehinton
Scacé’s Hotel
Crown
Blandford
King’s Arms
New Inn
Cerne
Weymouth Arms
Warminster
Lonien Inn
Exeter
Mervaid
Yeovil
Bu'l
Bridport
Golden Lion
Honiton
White Hart
Salisbury
Antelope
Sherborne
Bul
Bristol
York
Bath
Garravraye
Badon’s
Press Freedom and Monarchy A War Debate in The Evening Mail
A letter to the editor criticizes another paper for declaring the war's sole aim is restoring Monarchy in France. It argues the government’s course is prudent, praising British leadership in a seven year continental conflict and defending the ministers against charges of weak resolve.
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Morning Chronicle
France
Britain
Europe
Horatio Letter on France War Aims and Peace Prospects
Horatio defends the monarchy restoration stance and ministerial restraint against accusations of aggression toward France. He argues caution shows wisdom, rejects calumny aimed at the government, and warns that renewed attacks endanger peace and national independence. He notes covert pro French partisans and urges discretion over rash actions.
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France
Morning Chronicle
Horatio
Circular to Yeomanry Cautions Political Talk
Dublin August 22 circular letter from Government warns Yeomanry Corps against engaging in political discussion. William Byrne of Ballymanus Wicklow, recently court-martialed and found guilty, is ordered to be executed there on Saturday next.
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William Byrne
Ballymanus
Wicklow
Martial Law Notice From Antrim District 1799
In Antrim district authorities warn residents under Martial Law to obey General Nucent's oath, seal houses, forbid strangers after dusk, and keep doors guarded. Parole checks will be frequent. no thoroughfare after nine except for churchgoers. Also report of a soldier being shot at Tay Fencibles in Sillymena with a reward offered for the assailant.
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Antrim
Delory
N.S
Tueslay
Wor. Smith
Tay
Sillymena
Royal bills plan and discount policy outlined
Madrid notes reveal a schedule for Royal bills at 6 percent with discount banks in major Spanish cities to exchange par value for urgent needs. $85 million Vel funds, some cash, notes, and capital, support exchanges. existing engagements remain payable, future payments to accept Royal bills, gold, or silver. Public credit impact is debated. initial rise possible but confidence may wane if prolonged.
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Spain
London Markets Exrane Coan Exrance Aug 26
London market notes report a tolerable wheat supply from Effen with prices about 2s lower per quarter, beans dearer, new boiling peas scarce, grain prices on shipboard listed, flour and seed prices shown, plus Smithfield and Newgate markets prices for beef, veal, mutton, pork, lamb, and a Saturday hay and straw price roundup.
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Coan
Lonnon
Effen
Eye
Barkey Jos
Boikrs New Sa
Curin
Matias
Gid. Reid
Kent
Kert
Suffex
Bifex
Efex
Farnham
Smithfield
Newgate
Leadenhall
London
St. James’s
Clare Marke
Whitechapel
Riis
Foley de Rae
Graves
St. James's
The Hamburgh Rail Threats and Italian Front Moves
Turin reports Ceva threatened by Gallic corps with thousands marching toward Aosta. French forces push to keep Mantua and Genoa areas, bombardment damages Mantua, and Genoa reportedly capitulated. Imperial proclamations in Milan urge French to abandon tyranny. Austrian lines marshal to Switzerland as Krey’s army prepares to break up.
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Turin
Ceva
Motsu St. Bernard
Francefort
Italy
Mantua
Krey
Switzerland
Nice
Genoa
Milan
Sywargan
Lealy
Mustave
Hico
Cassel
Rhine
Germershein
Oppenheim
Mentz
Distant Country Markets Report From Newasury and Towns
Market notices from Newasury Salisbury Warminster Northampton and Northamton detail wheat oats barley and beans prices per quarter or sack in shillings and pence with regional variations. Reaping figures for wheat barley and beans appear alongside price ranges and district dates August 23 to August 24.
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Newasury
Heniey
Pesse
Salisbury
Aus
Toal
Warminster
Auz
Drowned Boy in River Lea After Floods
A 14 year old boy attempting to rescue timber from the flooded River Lea near Birmingham drowns as the swollen river breaks bridges and carries a cart load downriver. His body is later recovered in a meadow near Dudderton. Also reported are wolves in the Paris Menagerie and a brood’s fatal encounter with the dammed pack.
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Lea
Birmingham
Dudderton
Paris
Extraordinary Cure Claims for Anti-Corpulent Drops
Garstorth near Leeds reports his three year old son suffered violent facial eruptions from ages three months until cured after using Spirssury’s Anti-CorpuTic Drops sold by Thomas Wright, printer of this paper. The notice invites afflicted readers to obtain drops from the London Dispensary at No 15 Soho Square and through Great Britain and Ireland.
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Spirssury
Joors
Thomas Wright
Thomas Watout
Leeds
Soho Square
London
Great Britain and
Ireland
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Petra Pprrausen
Rossa and Reerry
Pravisiense
Ghent
Tougnay
Fiot Almast Daly
Feger
Catale Trophe
Rastade
Wierembsrec
Hag An
Cvudmiuucu
Baie
Vienna
Kray
Hanorex
Kaay
Suwarrow
Maséwa
Noathamrton
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