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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 13, 1771
Page
4
A 1771 correspondence shows Richard Oliver declining to run for sheriff with Mr Ixus due to differing political aims. Lowery Sam notes willingness to reveal decisions after the official move toward their nomination. The letter, dated April 11, 1771, is addressed to John Wilkes and discusses aims and service.
John Wilkes writes Richard Oliver declaring willingness to serve as sheriff if elected by the Livery, arguing gentlemen should submit to Livery choice and not block colleagues. He questions differences in political aims and promises to communicate all public matters to the Livery, noting Oliver has not replied.
A large Exeter gathering at Berlin's on April 1777 denounced a bill in Parliament aimed at a new market. The resolutions condemn the bill as a move to enlarge the Chamber's power, urge Westminster to stop it, and request John Duntze to deliver copies to local MPs Walter and Buller. The assembly thanks Duntze for signaling the danger.
A historical notice details the dismissal of Duartes Green Say from The General Evening Post after multiple breaches of partnership rules. It outlines prior forfeitures for publishing rival papers, restoration to shares, and final removal for publishing an anonymous pirated version under a false name. The notice asserts Say’s ongoing misconduct and asserts the paper’s integrity and public trust.
A broad notice describes proprietor lawsuits over damage and a partner’s alleged breach of Articles, with further particulars promised. Reports from Madrid, Buda, Oran, and Denmark outline military and political moves while local crimes and a masquerade advert add to the day’s brief, mixing global and urban matters.
A list of fairs scheduled for the coming week details towns, counties, and goods. Bedford, Chesham, Sampford Peverell, Alnechurch, Newport Pagnell, Pontypool and others host cattle, horses, pewter, toys, linen, and apparel markets. Several sites send MPs. Dates include Monday April 2 and Tuesday April 23, with Wednesday April 24 noted for Graffington sheep.
The notation lists varied stock prices and percentages for several banks and bonds. Entries include Bank Stacks with figures around 1493, 844, 1751, and India Ang Shot at 3& per cent. References to Navy, Bonds, Bills, and long-term numbers appear, indicating a market price matrix with multiple percent values and dates such as 1758 and 1762.
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