Mrs Vincent's Lotion Promises Cure for Facial Ailments
A 1797 letter from Elizabeth Barrett praises Mrs. Vincent's Lotion as highly effective for facial diseases. The testimonial mentions prior failed treatments, a rapid cure after using the lotion, and continued use. It lists the selling outlets in London and guarantees genuine bottles with a royal patent warehouse certificate. A reward is offered for certificate forgery.
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Maria Elizabeth Vincent
Daiesefret
Grosvenor-squsre
Cwill
Thurnham
Kent
Munéton
Ute
Tate Randall’s
Royal Exchange
Bacon's
Royal Patery
Wiliam Paern
Fle
W. Bacon
Oxford
London
Eheetiaales
Cooke's Edition of Hume's History of England Explains Plans
The advertisement announces Cooke's pocket edition of Hume's History of England in Octodecimo, with lavish embellishments by W Ridley. It describes standard and superior editions with numerous engravings, new Burgeois type, vellum paper options, and sixpence per number, plus titles and portraits. subscriptions promise complete coverage from the Invason to the Abdication, with author revisions by Smollett and Cloyd.
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Cooke
Hume
England
Burgeois
Price
Hiaself
Ume
Jolnus Carfar
James E
George IL
Smollett
Thomas Augustus Cloyd
Lfg
William the Conqueror
W. Ridley
Coujpals
Avaidg
Ian Z
Aye
Brea
London & Aviate
C! Corke
Notice of share transfer books and dividend meeting
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies announce transfer books for the company stocks will close December 5 at 2 PM and reopen January 18. Dividends on stock due January 11 will be paid January 3. A General Court will be held at Leadenhall Street December 8 at eleven to declare a dividend through Christmas.
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East India House
Company of
England
East Indies
Frnd
Leadenhail-ftert
Restorative treatments for expectant mothers and pregnancy notices
Pregnant ladies needing temporary retirement may be accommodated with lie-in apartments. Sir White and Mrs White offer humane care and nursing for infants at No 2 London Horse Yard St Pauls Yard. Restorative Sale Pills sold at 2s 6d per box promise to remove obstructing irregularities. Address from Mrs Sshire on community guidance regarding pregnancy.
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Mr White
Alto
Sshire
Auction of freehold estate at Bristol exchange house
A valuable freehold estate of about 112 acres in Wiltshire is to be sold by auction at the Exchange Coffee House, Bristol, on Tuesday the 28th at 1 o clock. The property lies near Drew in Gloucestershire, with timber and meadow, and is held by George Wallis. Details and private treaty available from Samuel His Accotncy, Leaden or from Osborne and Seager, Bristol.
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Exchange Coffee House
Bristol
County of
Wilts
George Wallis
Brittleton Drew
Badiaingn
Gloucester
Turngike
Yeading
Britol
Oxford
Tetbury
Gircenvetters
Bath
Jeremiep
Sodbury
Samuel
Osborne
Seager
Bristal
Silversmiths Sue Jeweller Over Dishonored Note
Plaintiffs, Silversmiths and Jewellers of No 82 Cheapside, sue the defendant at No 27 Bafoghall Street over a dated note for 145 pounds and 2 shillings. Judah Levi possessed the note and traded a ring worth 2 0 la for cash, contending the transaction fraudulent though no witness proved it. Jury returns verdict for the plaintiffs for the note amount.
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Ando Jewellers
Cheapside
Attérney
Bafoghall-street
Midascine
Judah Levi
Promissory Note Case Involving Duke De Biron
An action on a promissory note alleged the defendant promised to pay 10 600 livres about 450 pounds to the bearer. The defense claimed forgery and witnesses testified the note bore the defendant's handwriting, but evidence suggested writing had been altered, leading the court to find for the defendant.
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Kenbrell
Duke DE Dirun
Law Report Broughton Martin case in King’s Bench
Narrates a money dispute where Broughton sought 1900 from Martin who held a bond for 2700 to Barrymore. Martin allegedly misled Broughton, taking 3500 from others, and the plaintiff claimed 1900 as the balance. Jury verdict for plaintiff 1900 with commentary on conduct and damages. Also notes related affidavits about annuities and a misrepresentation case involving Palmer and Philipson. A separate domestic dispute case with Mrs Savage vs James Savage noted for a justices hearing.
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King
Lge
Basxine
Mendause
Philipson
Philipison
Palmer
Trotmah
Mr. Calvert
Calvert
Philipson W
Trotmany
Thetman
Kenyon
Corrupt Writ Challenge Over Absent Corpse Case
The document records Mr. Manasor applying for a writ of haebas corpus on a case where the body of Robert was reportedly in the custody of a captain in a pass gang. The motion rested on a claim that pressing someone to serve as a mate violated parliamentary acts. The counsel was allowed to proceed with the argument.
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Manasor
Robert En
Dryden
Rite to the Crown for War Time Grievances
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an appointment to report to the Attorney General regarding grievances and their discussion or determination for failures aboard a vessel or ship in wartime settings. The wording is unclear but implies legal or official handling of disputes during war.
Habeas Corpus Action Over Infant Return
Mr. Dinas, for Sir William Murray, sought Habeas Corpus to fetch their infant son through an authorized agent. The couple’s separation left the child with Augusta Murray and the father recently demanded the boy, who had been five months old at the time, with Augusta refusing to surrender him.
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Mr. Dinas
Williard Murray
William
Augusta Murray
Augusta
King on Knight Court Case of Smuggling Recovery
Mr Morris argued for the crown. Wright, convicted on an indictment for assaulting Peter Jonas an Excise officer and James Sedely aiding him, obstructing duty. The defendant rescued smuggled goods seized by officers and was sentenced to six months in Newgate.
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Morris
Wight
Peter Jonas
Excite
James Sedely
Newgate
Criminal Information Against Major Totnam Over Duel Threats
The case centers on Major Totnam of the 16th Regiment facing a rule to exhibit a criminal information for sending a challenge to Dr. Dawson, a Wakefield physician. Affidavits describe a coffee-house incident where six subscribers drafted a resolution excluding two men, and a published paper of disapproval signed by three gentlemen led Totnam to threaten violence, calling Dawson a tool and vowing to meet him at pistol point. Lord Kanyon urged counsel to obtain a rule and, after the storm passes, to seek an apology.
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Law
Yoram
Regiment of Foot
Dawson
Wakefield
Bateman
Smith
Dr. Dawson
Kanyon
Fever Threat in Philadelphia Letters to Costly Fire Misdirection
Letter to the editor warns that Philadelphia faces fever like a plague linked to the ship Hankey. It urges drastic action including destroying the vessel and cargo or indemnifying owners for a public fire. The writer asks ministers be authorized to act or a subscription to fund drastic measures be opened.
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Philadelphias
Philadelphia
Hankey
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LAW Report
Court OF King’s Bench
Lord Kenyon
Martin
Broughton
Lord Barrymore
Barrymore
Plun
Thas
Maris
James Savage
Queenestreet
Ford
Hayaché
Habsas
The
Evening Mail
Iam
Sir
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