History of England editions by Smollett and Lloyd
An early 18th century prospectus advertises OKE’s Pocket Edition of Hume's History of England with Smollett and Lloyd continuations to 1794. It promises 144 pages per number, sixpence each, illustrated with engravings and monarch portraits, plus a deluxe vellum paper version. Also notes Bacon’s tincture of Peruvian bark with endorsements and outlets in London.
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Oke
England
Vius Cafar
James
Richtcens
Sle&t
Dr. Smollets
James IL
T. A. YD
Lloyd
William the
George III
Smollett’s
Lloyd’s
Pwr
Hume
Ale
Wil
R. Bacon
Huxham
Royal Tege of Physicians of London
Egow
Bacon
Oxestreet
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Tutt
Rendall Royal Exchange
Clarke
High-street
W. Bacon
May 25 Against 8B in London rent suit verdict
In Guildhale London a plaintiff sued to recover rent money. A witness said the defendant offered six guineas to settle, which the plaintiff refused. The court ruled the money lent under circumstances could be recovered, verdict for the plaintiff for fx guineas.
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Hazard
Lord Kenyon
Hladdocks’s
Perjury and theft trials at Old Bailey over five cases
May 29 sessions before Lord Kenyon and a special jury heard indictments for perjury and burglary. Witnesses described a candle making and excise collusion, two men named Wintle and Gifford implicated, and Bishop acquitted on perjury counts. Other trials involved theft from Mr Ramsay, larceny of bank notes, and related offences with mixed verdicts and acquittals.
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Bearcroft
Gifford
Commissioners of Excise
Excise
Wintle
A. Smith
Bexley
Kent
Bishop
Witveses
Thomas Smith
Thomas Edwards
Ramsay
Mr. Ramsay
Judie
Edwards
Smith
Lealing
Maclaren
Gordon
Mead
Alexander Sinclair Gordon
Messrs. Coutt’s and Co
James Mead
Mefiks, Coutts, and Co
Gorden
Mr. Spence
Cresley
Keston
King
Mes Booth
Debtors, Debtors, and the Harsh Law's Cruel Grip
A reader laments imprisonment for debt, arguing it harms honest English debtors more than it helps. The letter attacks Jewish attorneys as ruthless fee earners who push the poor into deeper misery, claiming hundreds of lawyers prey on the vulnerable and worsen misery with inflated costs.
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Europe
Westminster Hall May 28 Special Jury Sittings
A breach of promise of marriage action, brought by Charles Sands against John Sayer and Ann his wife, claims a two year relationship and letters proving a promised marriage after the uncle’s death. The case alleges the defendant’s shifting affections to a London gentleman, with witnesses to supports. The jury is to consider the substantial evidence of a pending nuptials contract.
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Sayer
Wipe
Bearcroft
Charles Sands
John Sayer
Ann
Eyes
Elisha Lane
Walton On Thames
London
Singleton Brothers Fight Ends in Damages Verdict
A legal action between brothers GHO Singleton and Charles Singleton ended with a plaintiff winning damages. The case arose after an arrest and imprisonment over a debt of 200 with claims that the defendant, in an unhappy mental state, would provide security against bodily harm in exchange for discharge. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff.
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GHO
Singleton
Charles Singleton
A&ion
Aeal
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Guildhale
Old Bailey
Dedley Byans
Ann Norris
Holland
William Sparing
Guildhall
Hishop
THE
Evening Mail
Westminster Hall
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