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Lost mare and horse advertisement in Reading area notices
A late 17th to early 18th century advertisement sheet offers reward for a missing black mare over five hands high and a yellow hogskin saddle with white bridle. It mentions a tall Black Man suspect, with hair color described, and urges return to William Pield near Reading. The page also promoted sermons, religious tracts, and assorted pamphlets from various printers with prices and places in London.
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Wiliath Field
Tilebueh
Reading
Berks
William Pield
Jace
Luke Milbourne
J Wilford
Flower de Luces
Little Bristain
Sourds
Foxton
Belversnce
Mr. Addison
B. Carllae
Catherine Hreet
Strand
N. Cox
Stary
St. James’s Park
Lincolns-Inn-Fields