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Lottery scheme and racing notices old York Buildings Company
A lengthy notice lists a lottery tied to the York Buildings Company with 6000 tickets at 41 10s 5d each and an option period from the 16th to the 26th Instant. It also announces a General Court to appoint a Governor, and details prizes, entrance fees, and race events across various towns with dates and weights, plus public sales and warrants from the late Parliament. The text includes theater and printing details, plus notices of public auctions and horse races in Oundle, Banbury, Newport, and surrounding areas.
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