Mansion and Manors For Sale At Garraway's
Auction notices advertise the sale of Polrdon Surry mansions and manors including Poterdon Lacy and Westbie with all rights, a 33 acre pasture and wood, advowson of Great Bookham, in Great Bookham Surrey. The property will be sold on July 20 at Garraway's. viewing and full particulars available from Spurrier and Phipps and others. Immediate possession offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polerdon
Surry
Rancis Geary
Auttion
Spurrier and Phipps
Garraway’s
Erty
Poterdon
Lacy
Westbie
Great Bookham
Te 'Rikatry
White Hare
Antiscorbutic Drops Cure Report From Yorkshire
A client, THOMAS WOOD of Rockfeller Moor Hall in Yorkshire, reports relief from a 12 month rheumatic pain and severe scurvy after using SPILSBURYs ANTISCOR BUTIC DROPS. He regained use of his left hand and health after several bottles, with testimonial by THOMAS JOEL. Drops sold at Soho Square and general patent medicine vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spilsbury
J. Halmes
Rockfeller
Moor Hall
Deeds
Yorkshire
Thomas Wood
Denes
Thomas Joel
Soho-square
Great Britain
Ireland
Essence of Peppermint advertised with questionable claims
An 18th century advertisement touts Essence of Peppermint as a universal remedy for gout, stomach pains, and digestive issues. It coins praise from many quarters, lists wholesale and retail sellers in London and Edinburgh, and notes prices in rubles and shillings, urging merchants and ship captains to inquire at multiple outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Juniper
Boofey
Old Broad-street
Royal Exchange
New- Berry's
St.Paul’s
Ward’s Medicinal Warehouse
Fetter Lane
Holborn
Bailey and Lowe
Cockspur-street
Husband
Elder
Edinburgh
Old Bailey Indictment for Wilful Murder at Monmouth Court
Mary Note was indicted for the wilful murder of Monsizvs re Comte os Grrpiere Moncroc De Lavan by a stab with a penknife in the left side. Surgeon Mr. Simkins testified the neck wound could not be a death wound but might aid death if left open. Webb and Elizabeth Innis described suspicious movements at the Monmouth court house, including times Mary Note locked doors and hid from view while others spoke in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Note
Monsizvs Re Comte Os Grrpiere Moncroc DE Lavan
R. Simkins
Alexander Webb
Monmouth Court
Whitcomb Street
Elizabeth Innis
Monmouth-court
Frenchman de Laval murder trial ends with tribute to witnesses
The court heard a complex tale of a murder by stabbing and a later claim of self defense. Witnesses described a window shutter closed after the killing, a portmanteau cut open, and a knife found in a pocket. The jury found the prisoner guilty and she was sentenced to be executed on Monday. Other defendants, William Graves and John White, were found guilty of breaking into William Hood’s dwelling and stealing a watch and spoons. White claimed Clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John- Augustine Andre
M. de Laval
Andre
Bis
St. Domingo
André
Jay
Mr. Knapr
le Comte de Laval
Baron
Webb
Recoiver
William Graves
John White
William Hood
Earl-street
William Fielder
Mr. Hood
Graves
White
Justice Butter
Fielder
Gerciety
Law Report on Crim Con case Wirtsx v Tromsaux at Westminster
In the winter of 1794 Richard Wirtsx, plaintiff, sued Joan Tromsaux, defendant, for criminal conversation. A mare and a colt were kept by the defendant at a price payed by the plaintiff, but suffered malnutrition and weather exposure, later died. Verdict awarded damages to the plaintiff, with Lord Kenyon stating the verdict just and adequate for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wirts¢x
Joan
Tromsaux
Lord Kexyo
Westminister
Tilly & Morgan
Exsxsne
Lord Kenyon
Banquet Honors Sir B Knatchbull Supporters in Margate
In Margate on June 23 a cordial gathering of about a hundred friends of Sir B Knatchbull celebrated the election of worthy Kent reps. Lady Wallace sent a letter and toasts praising ministers and urging patriotism against treachery. The company drank her health thrice and toasted the King, Princess of Wales, Duke of York, Mr Pitt, Kent’s reps, and various political pledges and condemnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Knatchbull
Benfoi’s
Wallace
eSack
John Bull
Lady Wallace
King and Princess of Wales
Carleton-house
Duke of York
Mr. Pitt
Kent
Ship News From Jamaica to Dublin and Baltic Sailings
Reports of vessels captured or sunk by French and privateers include the Sally from Jamaica to Dublin carried into Havannah the Brothers from Scotland sunk near the Naze of Norway, and several ships taken to Flushing. The Washington, an American East India Company ship, grounded near the Lizard with massive cargo loss, including silk and sugar valued around 1.6 million pounds. Plymouth and Dover notices note naval movements and peace negotiations with France, with Royal Navy ships Jason and Galatea active off the coast and signals for further Indiamen to shelter at St Helens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Jamaica
Dublin
Havannah
Cowie
Scotland
Baltic
Naze
Norway
Flushing
uRebgccas
Meniél
Alon
Newfoundland
Waterford
Millett
Newcastle
Earls
St. Ive’s Bay
Falmouth
E. Pettew
Washington
Lizard
States
Calcutta
Lo Dover
Callais
France
Ufter the Lion
Captain Simmons
Downs
Simmons
Fluthing
Texel
Brighton Resort Busy but Unseasonable Weather Hamps
Brighton reports a crowded resort yet subdued by unseasonable weather and early season closures of amusements. Uncertainty surrounds whether the Prince or Princess of Wales will visit, though the Royal Highness’s band is expected. The 16th Light Dragoons will not be at the camp, and Lieut. General St. John is appointed to command the encamped regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Prince
Princess of Wales
16Th Regiment of Light Dragoons
St. John
Monmouth Launched 64-Gun Ship Ordered for Immediate Service
The Monmouth, a 64 gun ship recently launched in the River and coppered at Woolwich, is to be fitted for service at once and commissioned within days. A correct List of Ships of the Line now building in King's or Merchants' Dockyards for public service is given, with many in forwardness, especially the three-deckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Woolwich
King’s Or
Merchants
Plymouth
King’s Yard
Portsmouth
Temeraire
Chatham
Ocean
Neptune
Deptford
Chatham - Augusta
Adams's
Bucklerland
Centaur
Dragon
Wells
Rotherhithe
Ajax
Randall’s
Achilles
Cleverly
Gravesend
Renown
Dudman’s
Hill’s
Sandwich
Superb
Pitcher’s
Northfleet
Northumberland
Barnard’s
Kent
Perry’s
Blackwall
Conqueror
Graham’s
Harwich
Rodney Agincourt
Lancaster Z
Rotherhith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Bailey
LAW Report
Teal Witcis
Margate
Ship News
Coat of France
Jason
Stirlins
Galatea
Kear
Minerva
Perron
Seaflower
Jersey
Liberty
M*kiney
Guermey
Tondon
Admiral Cotroys
St.Helen’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!