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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1775
Page
2
The text presents a long letter from S. F. to Lord Hertford recounting a dispute over a play about Calais and a confrontation with Lord Mountjoy. The writer defends his actions, asserts independence from patronage, and condemns attempts to punish him for exposing alleged societal follies.
A Genman fa Brulol letter from Easter to a friend in London dated July 21 1755 describes the annual dinner of a new Constitutional Loyd Society in the city. About 140 of 200 members attended at Taylors ball and loudly praised Church and King Britain and its colonies constitutional rule liberty and opposition to American actions.
A fragmented text discusses government and happiness, referencing justice and a stable constitution, with uncertain phrases about exterior parts and necessary acts to prove a life aligned with lawful order. The source reads like an extract from a longer rhetorically styled piece.
An anecdote from Paris depicts a man pleading on bended knee to a disdainful woman who remains unmoved despite his vows of ardent love. An elderly officer, misled by bravado, urges him to persist, while the crowd mocks the scene and the speaker attempts to rally the lover with dismissive encouragement.
An 18th century notice advertises a tontine style life annuity plan offered by the firm in Gerard Street and Cheapside. It promises payments for lives, with rates like two guineas per year for life or more, and notes available after a kickoff date with limited single shares. Details are at the Treasurers office.
The fragment presents an 18th century description of a Monthly Review issue with price shown as 15 and numerous long titles. It notes contents including Gray’s life and writings in Macpherson’s History of England, with a Grand Appendix, a broad dialogue and a Foreign Literature section, printed for R Crissishsy and sold by I Becket at Adelphi Corner.
A fragment lists capital prizes across six state lotteries, noting one sold share and registration with Richardson and Goodluck at Cornhill and sharing-cross offices Where tickets and chances are sold and shares divided upon the most advantageous terms.
An overshot water corn mill named Bourne Mills to let by Michaelmas next. Four miles east of Farnham on the Tam or Thames road includes dwelling, outbuildings, garden, and orchard with two waterwheels and French stones. Mill features include a coffee-crunch machine and dock. water never floods the premises. Two acres meadow may be included. Apply at Wilford near Farnham to owner Mr Mackwick.
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