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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 26, 1797
Page
1
A brief letter from The Ryening Mail editors discusses family differences and public debate. It condemns Mr. Wilson's conduct during a recent trial and argues he should not receive a reply, hoping the correspondence ends. The piece reflects party affiliations and media commentary of the era.
Public notice states the partnership of William Prest Peter Brown and Timothy Nattrass, trading as Prett Brown and Co. Corn merchants, Lawrence Pountney Lane, London, dissolved by mutual consent from July 20. From then the business will be conducted by William Prest and Timothy Nattrass on their joint account.
Fragmentary 19th century letter defies charges of dishonor toward Mrs Wilson family. Correspondent thanks a Duke and Marquis for protection of deserted children while denying misconduct and pledging obedience. References to a rival party and questions about the Wilson family acknowledge public scrutiny and personal defense.
A batch of legal writings and trials spans a defamation letter saga by Da Costa and Pym, a bond dispute over usury accusations, and a marine insurance verdict. The document recounts Mr Da Costa defending against false charges, detailing debts, estates, and family support, alongside a separate trial where Da Costa’s handwriting is debated in a usury case. An Aguilar de Rogers insurance matter concludes with a jury verdict for the plaintiff regarding convoy and arrival conditions.
The case centers on a claim to recover an insurance subscription for a policy covering the ship Commeres from Lisbon to London. The sole issue is whether the vessel is American as required by the policy, with testimony noting the captain as Venetian by birth, later naturalized as a U S citizen, and having purchased the ship at Ostend. Defendant’s counsel cites the recent U S France trade treaty and applicable laws.
The Hertford Assizes opened with ten cases. John Baker was found guilty of burglary in the dwelling of Stephen Sulivan at Peniborne Park near Hatfield and awaits execution. Frances Wilson was acquitted. Evidence showed Baker lived with Sulivan and introduced Wilson as a servant. A separate ejectment case saw Lord Townshend win possession under a will. Leicester loses.
A late 19th century notice touts Cure Drops as highly effective for scurvy gout rheumatism and nervous disorders. It claims numerous authenticated cases support cure and promises success for others undergoing treatment. Sold by Ditpentiary in Soho Square and by patent medicine dealers, two shillings per bottle.
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