Practical Observations on Wounds and Ulcers of the Legs
A late 18th century medical pamphlet by Thomas Whateley, surgeon member, detailing practical observations on leg wounds and ulcers with copper-plate illustration. Proceeds aid the Society for the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Medical Men in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Whateley
Corporation of Surgons of London
T’. Cadell
W. Davies
Strastol
J. Johnson
St. Paul's Chanel
Callow
Crowneourt
Soho
N. B
Society For the Relief of Widows and Orphans of Medical Men
London
Counterfeit Colours advertised as Reeves and Son paints
A London notice warns the public about counterfeit Superfine Water Colours sold under names like Reeves and Son. It lists vendors and urges scrutiny, noting genuine boxes bear hand‑written marks by Reeves and Son or a Society of Artists certificate. It also promotes restorative pills and other products by Spilsbury and White, with price and sale locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Paves
Davies
Tate
Nert
Surrye
Reeves
Sony
Rerchy Courion
T. Reeves
Phemeas Reeves
Dublin
Hoorm-bridge
Sen
Meilis
Champonte
Whitrow
Lewry-Fircer
Aldzar Y Wikrson
Mcuniford
Wilkinson
Lrimby
Pen
Howard
Martin’s Lane
Cheapitde
John Field
Liz -Lane
Gresvenor En Crater
Dong
Rwney
Helborn-fall
London
Beng
Waite
Early April 1797 Returns of Eimeo Voyage and Blacksmith Roles
Extracts describe Otoo sending ten men to prepare wood for a Blacksmith shop, friendly reception by natives, and J Puckey preaching on the Lord's Day. Chiefs’ loyalty to customs surfaces as chiefs refuse to convert, while a king is treated with ceremonial respect. King George comparisons and local fortitude are noted amid village travel and plank searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otoo
Eimeo
J. Puckey
Andrew
Harry-mie
Otaheire
George
Letters on Mercury transit and European science notes
A Paris editor receives a letter recounting Mercury’s transit over the Sun with remarks on timing and tables, plus A Buda cloth fabric project by Mich Szekely de Bibercyfalva, and studies by Citizen C. P. Lafterrie on Spanish wool and agriculture. It notes a Paris work on Voltaire and Bernis correspondence, with the Cardinal’s wit and Voltaire’s epistolary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalande
Paris
Fioreal
Mich. Szekely de Bibercyfalva
C. P. Lafterrie
Philomathic Society
Spain
Europe
France
Voltaire
Cardinal de Bernis
Citizen Borgoing
Ci.dewane
Madrid
National Institute
Azara
French Republic
Bernis
Correspondance Generale de
Fragmentary Colonial Memoir and Island Faith Reflections
Readable portions describe a voyage scene with native beliefs amid talks of creation and gods. A narrator disputes local priest imposture while recounting references to Otalicite, Ooroo, Tape, and Taroa and notes planned gospel spread. The text also records piggish monkey tales from Captain Cook era and a later note on Cardinal de Rohan and church politics in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otalicite
Mawna
Oparre
Ooroo
Tape
Taroa
Irish authorities pursue killers through Kerry glens and rings
From Cork reports that on Friday 28th ult a combined cavalry and yeomanry party surrounded Glanfielk in county Kerry based on information about fugitive murderers of the late Col Lutuhinson. They traced traces and captured some companions but the murderers escaped after a 76 mile patrol. In Waterford nearby bandits halted the house of Mr Derasy near Ballyhooly, forcing entry with a sidde and seizing firearms while warning him not to keep arms. Several neighboring houses were likewise visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Berwick
Roscommon Infantry
Muskerry and Millitter
Glanfielk
County
Kerry
Lutuhinson
Waterford
Mr. Derasy
Ballyhooly
Leeward Island Fleet Cargoes Reported To London From Various Islands
Epitome lists 117 ships with cargoes from Martinique Antigua Barbadoes Demerara St Vincent Dominica Nevis Montserrat Grenada Tobago Trinidad Guadeloupe and Montfrret. Packed with coffee sugar cot ton rum logwood hides indigo cacao and other goods. also mentions ships arriving at Liverpool and Bristol with additional totals of sugar, cotton, cocoa, and related commodities.
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London
Leward Islands
Martinico
Antigua
Barbadoes
Demerara
St. Vincent’s
Dominica
Nevis
Montferrat
Grenada
Tobags
Strum Si. It’s
Toroa
Trinidad
Guadaiou Upe
Montfrret
St. Phomac’s
Marole
Nicaragua
Liverpool
Bristol
Wiltshire Trial Notes Include Multiple Guilty Pleas
At Wilts county offices Thomas Wilson alias Pettit alias Jack Jigg alias Gibbs alias Gib alias Morgan alias Williams was found guilty of horse theft at Albourne from Mr Stephen Neate on the evidence of accomplice Thomas Lyons alias Jacob Dell. Wilson is reprieved but faces a Kent burglary detainer. two Linenham gang members John Plummer and C Hinton were also found guilty of burglary on evidence from Rich. A clerical note warns Rev Oakes about a forced marriage and a threatened gown-streaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Wilts
Thomas Wilson
Pettit
Jack Jigg
Gibbs
Gib
Morgan
Williams
Albourne
Stephen Neate
Thomas Lyons
Jacob Dell
Wilson
Jigg
Kent
Sussex
John Plummer
C. Hinton
Linenam
Mr. Oakes
Joseph Eaton
Mary Eaton
Market prices and supplies for bread wheat and staples
In London markets news lists wheat supply as light with prices high, notes decline in quality and limited arrivals. Included are prices for oats, barley, malt, flour, oils, seeds, and livestock at Smithfield, Newgate, and Leadenhall, with daily hay and straw quotes and tallow, soap, and lard pricing across St James's and Whitechapel markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. James's
Clave
Rufiado
Whitechapel
Rufiiado
St. James’s
Distant Country Markets Read through July Prices
Market notes list commodity prices across wheat barley oats beans and peas with ranges in shillings per quarter and per unit. Wheat ranges from 56s per quarter to 8s per quarter while barley beans oats peas and oats show varied quotations across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbery
Bartley
Hesrey
Bartey
Two Fine Horses Claimed At Dublin Public Auction
At a Dublin sale on Tuesday two well regarded horses were successively claimed by Gentlemen from different regions as their property. Each had been seized after rebels killed the riders. Fate of the horses remained undecided. Also reports fines for publicans in Sheffield for allowing drinking during Divine Service and local deaths and curiosities from Norfolk to Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Sheffield
Batton
Ann Birch
Jugg
Blackrod
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GY and Co
Cornlull
Royal Exchanes
Bank
India
Southsea
Ford
Balta
Spilsbury
Hs Metropols
Soho Fauare
Ctsheite
Science and Literature
Yune Tt
Capt. Cook
Atahcoroe
Uey
Taata
Harrai
Termarre
Cleb
Abe
Rome
Pomerang Relor
Prevince
Venice
Kmap
Cutte
Albano
Alban
Italy
Azuara
Ireland
Leeward Island
Vely
Polands
Mefirs
Cuten
Mateas
Smithfield
Newgate
Leadenhall
Park
Hay
AES
Ag Ee
Vora
Farnham
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