Auction Notice for Goods at Lang Room London 1757
An auction by the Honourable Commissioners of Majesty’s Doy announces sale days for a large consignment in the Lang Room, Captain House London. Goods include export restricted items and various fabrics, gloves, beverages, groceries, jewelry, prints, books, and more. Tickets and shares for the November State Lottery are also offered, with prices and contingencies noted for the forthcoming drawing.
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aft-India
Geneva
Tower Ant -House
Irith
Cme
Scheine
Lotte Hick
Baitsin
Leclan
Guide to Old Age A 19th Century Medical Prospect
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a two volume edition titled Guide to Old Age, with a price of 5s. It promises a diet and tonic regimen for nervous debility, with a focus on female health, sexual vitality, and general aging effects. The advertisement lists multiple suppliers in Albion Street, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Dublin, noting medical preparations and syrups.
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Bjork
Eniileg
Yea
Albion
Daétor
Albian-street;' In ‘Bottles: of Dr.and 3S. Gd feboult.and:Co
Bacan
Outrieneet
Shaw
Halborn
Balgin
Hey Pard
Bristol
Raz Beetrk
Tr Land
Edinbureh
Browns Tolzey
Redd
Vine
Mr Donald
Glakew
Chalistay
Abersyet
Fragmented OCR Note on Deck Construction Material
A damaged excerpt describes a vessel hold with a dozen distinct sections separated by two inch planks. It notes caulking with a cement of Yate and a water resistant mix resembling hair in an English platter, mentioning bamboo and oil as components in a colonial context.
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Diswippre
Taxation and river transports of Ton-choo-foo vessels described
The report details large government vessels on the Ton-choo-foo and Pekin rivers carrying grain and taxes, housing many families aboard, with estimates of up to 190 000 movable residents along the river system. It notes grain in kind, coin payments, and the emperor’s benevolence in famine.
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Ton-choo-foo
Pekin
Tien- Ging
Tong
China
Fem
Dredd
Philadelphia Fever Drives Crackdown On Sunday Travel
In Philadelphia up to 1300 houses affected by fever, locals note rampant horse drawing in wageons beyond Parliament limits and Sunday travel. Magistrates vow to suppress it. Three drivers convicted by Hatton Garden Public Office magistrates last Saturday for the same offence.
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Philadelphia
Parlisient
Hatton Garden
Admiral Duncans Biographical Anecdotes Corrected
A fragment notes that prior biographical anecdotes of Admiral Duncans are erroneous and that a forthcoming article, published the day before, is currently of interest and can be relied upon as correct. The text hints at multiple papers discussing the Admiral’s vita and suggests awaiting the new piece for accurate details.
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Admiral Duncans
Lord Duncan becomes heir to Lundie estate amid naval praise
A lengthy notice extols Lord Duncan, younger son of the Lundie line in Perthshire, following the death of his elder brother Colonel Duncan. It lauds his naval career, noting mutiny service at the Nore, leadership at the Texel, and a celebrated demeanor. The piece also profiles Mrs Jane Duncan and the Admiral’s disciplined, tall presence and virtue. It adds a later market report on hops, leather, cheese, and cattle prices from Hop Fair week.
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Lundie
Perth
Scotland
Duncan
AnyogaTe
Scot-Land
Nigee
Dunpas
Jane Duncans
Recka
Portsmouth
Nore
Texel
Konde
Fea
Iit ‘Pert
Fevedimen
eHilid
Allon
Seartien
Wien Fie
Somersetshire
Admiral Duncass Returns to Yarmouth Roads in Evening Visit
Admiral Duncass, returning to Yarmouth Roads on the evening of the 2d, met with the Vice-Admiral and Captains aboard the Venerable. He assured ships their supplies would be sent by morning and hoped to sail again within 20 hours after a hoped early meeting with the enemy. Medallions with a gold chain will be presented to Admiral Onstow and other officers who distinguished themselves in recent actions against the Dutch.
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Duncass
Yarmouth Roads
Lord Lowe
Kane
Onstow
Dublin treason suspect Stephens in custody after escort to town
Ireland report notes Stephens, arrested in Wexford for treasonable deeds, was brought to Dublin under Bray Yeomen Cavalry escort and confined. Fourteen confederates held in custody likely to face justice. Orr’s respite from Carrickfergus guilt expires today. A duel near Delay Bishop’s manor left Sir Samuel Hayes wounded twice, non dangerous. dispute linked to Donegal county matters.
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Dublin
Stephens
Wexford
Bray
Orr
Carrickfergus
Delay
A. Montgomery
Conway
S-pee Hayes
Drumboe
Donegal
Samuel
Gerous
Preserve Wooden Water Pipes by Heating Cast Iron Blocks
A public communication from Edinburgh outlines a method to keep underground wooden water pipes clear and prevent clogging. The plan involves heating two cast iron pieces and moving them inside the bore to create a glazed, pitch like coating that resists decay and debris buildup, proposed for general utility by manufacturers and trustees.
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Edinburgh Evening Courant
Henderson, Semple, and Company
Kincaid Printfield
Joan Buchanans
R. Axsurewor
Sailors Rally Beneath Fire During Dutch Battle
In a vivid reminiscence a Jack Tar aboard the Venerable faces Death with a cheer as Admiral Wix rex returns fire. The Provoking phrase Well done, Little Breeding echoes amid the coarse pleasantry of sailors during the late glorious contest with the Dutch.
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Jack
Wix‘rex
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Lord Viscount Duncan
Ireland
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