The London Pocket Ledger and Shakspeare Set Adverts
An extended 1799 era advertisement lists pocket editions of William Shakspeare including Steevens notes with Life and Glossary, priced for boards, papers, and vellum formats. Also advertised are The London Pocket Ledger and New Directory for the year 1799, plus related fashion books, ledgers, and trade directories from Vernor and Hood and others. The notices name numerous publishers and shops in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shakspeare
Mr. Steevens
C. Dilly
G. and
J. Robinson
R. Baldwin
FH. L. Gardner
J. Sewell
J. Richardson
Nichols
C. Rivington
T. Payne
R. ‘Faulder
W. Lowndes
J. ‘Seathherd
P. ‘Macqueen
E.nes
W. Bent
J. Walker
W.glarke
Lee and Hurst
J. Wallis
Mr. Steeveng
Papen Peice
Shakspeare
Mr. Steeves Felons
Gogions
Woards
Ee Wey
London
Westminster
William Taylor
Vernor and Hood
Champante
Whitrow
Aldgates
Gentleman's Remembrancer
Pocket
Universal Daily
Spilsbury Drops Proclaimed Cure Amid Lurid Claims
An advertisement extols Spilsbury's Anti Corbutic Drops claiming cures for leprosy scurvy and other ailments. It cites cases from Gore bockefeller Liverpool Carey bookfelder Somersetshire and a 12 year old boy among others, detailing dramatic improvements and noting royal patent sales in London and nationwide availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spilsbury's
Mr. Gore
Somersetshire
John Palmer
Spilsbury
Spillbury
William Browne
Tolzey, Britter
Thoreas Wilson
King-street
St. James’s-square
London
George Ison
Barton- inside-Beans
Leicestershire
George’ Allen
Limley- Stoke
Wilts
Crutwell
Bath Chronicle
Soho Square
Britain and
Ireland
Restorative Nervous Cordial Promises Cure for Scorbutic Complaint
Aberdeen reports a letter describing a gentleman near the town who suffered a dangerous scorbutic complaint and was cured after using a Restorative Nervous Cordial and Botanical Syrup. The missive thanks the supplier and notes the remedy’s recovery of the patient, with extensive endorsements and a list of stockists across Britain.
Annuity Case Before King’s Bench Bosca wen v Bowman
Law report from the Court of King’s Bench Nov 12 on an annuity transaction. Bosca wen seeks to set aside a bond and warrant of attorney given to secure payment, arguing partial payment and missing redemption clause. Lord Kenyon orders the matter stood over for counsel’s opinion and notes the need to show full consideration and potential redemption terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boscawen
Bowman
Chambre
Topping
Bosca
Neil
Barty
Haven Ber
Lord Kenyon
Mr. Chambre
Kenyon
Zopping
Bos
Cawen
Riener Appointed to Aid Mir Tames Mitchell Case
The King’s Bench reports Mr Mingay’s application grounded on an affidavit by Dr Wintas stating the defendant has suffered mental derangement and is confined, incapable of defence. Lord Kenyon presided at Nisi Prius at Psollock. no material issue arose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Cordingly
Mingay
Wintas
Kenyon
Psollock
Mutiny on the Lady Shore recalled in narration
A lengthy English pamphlet recounts the mutiny aboard the Lady Shore in 1797, detailing Captain Wilcocks and Lambert's fatal clash with mutineers, the defense by Mr. Minchin's detachment, and the grim surrender. The account, edited by Rev. Jon Brack, emphasizes the broader community interest and the voyage to Rio de Janeiro and New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Shore
England
New South Wales
New South Wales Corps
Jon. Brack
Woodbridge
Suffolk
Bracx
Lifton
Rio de Janeiro
Cape of Good Hope
New
Cape Frio
Lambert
Delehay
Wilcocks
Mr. Minchin
Minchin
S. Vice
Lamberts
Captain Willcocks
Delghay
Lambest
Willcocks
Mr. Brack
Rio del Faneiro
Bracq
Chevalier d’Armetpa
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Aberdeen
Brodum
Albion -Street
Blackfriars
Ald
Seas
Scotland
Moukysr
Albionestrest
Robinson
Tunbridge
Ware
Mahufather-toshel
Princess of Wales
Duchelwor
York
York House
Piccadilly
E.oNewbery
Church-yard
Ward
Holborns
Gray’s Inn
Jrbovit and Co
Bacon
Pidding’s
Nos Freer
Bailey
Blew
Cockfpnrs
Ae Oaks
Bylzin
Sunderland
Royal
Wiliams
Majetty
Royal Exchange
Dublin
W. Mice
Beliatts
Davis
Areland
Three Kingdoms
LAW Report
Court OF King’s Bench
Riener
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