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Plague, Bath Water Frauds, and Naval Dispatches Amid 1720 News
The letter from the Marquis de Grimaldo to the Spanish court discusses plans to block Moorish sieges at Ceuta and assemble an army under Marquis de Lede for dispatch to Africa. Other items note South Sea stock prices, burials, and a broad catalog of publications and cards for education. A public notice warns against counterfeit bath water seals and lists trusted vendors across London with enforcement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Antonio de la Rosa
Marquis de Grimaldo
Spain
Ceuta
Andree
Andalusias
Marquis de Lede
Africa
William Aiflabie Esq
Imprett
South Sea-Stock
Bank
India
Royal Exchange
London
South-Sea
Tedia
Loney
York Buildings
Ann Ramsey
T. Jauncy
Acgel Wethour Temple
Bir
Buch
Willam
England
Rhereop
Twinrgs
Devereur-court
Temple
Baker’s
White Horse
Firet Reer
Sal Walthews Arthe Rafe
Holborn-bridge
Sa. Tranters
Woods
Stocksmarket
Jane Grooms
Wa. Sheppards
Wandling