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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 15, 1771

Page

4

Sale of Estates at Berkhamstead and Chetham Lot 1 6 Lot 6

To be sold to the best bidder on Monday the 14th of October next at the King’s Arms Inn Great Berkhampstead Hertford. Estates near Great Berkhampstead Chetham and Thepham bottom include several messuages and woods with leases expiring Michaelmas 1773 1774 and rent details for each lot. Printed particulars and further information from Eyres and Maberly solicitors in Christ's Hospital London.

King’s Arms Inn Great Berkhampstead Hertford County of Chetham Buckingham Ashby Green Black Horse Alehouse Pratt O. S Whelpley Hill Chefham Buth Wood Messrs. Eyres and Maberly Daw Christ’s Hospital London

Lands for sale in Leverington Catfield and Wisbech St Peters

Property listings describe multiple parcels totaling acres and perches across Leverington Catfield and Wisbech St. Peters, with occupiers including John Lewin Thomas Foster Thomas Dearlove James Scurf William Wright Nicholas Lumpkin and William Cobb. Attorneys Mel Wensley and Mayer in Wittbech St Peters handle inquiries.

Leverington Isle of Ely Catfield Peckfield John Lewin Thomas Foster James Scurf Thomas Dearlove Remersfield Garfield William Wright Retmerf Reld Nicholas Lumpkin Les Wisbech Saint Peter Stowcroft John Cobb Leverington Parson-Prive Fenhall-field N.B Mel Wensley and Mayer Wittbech St. Peters

Confessional controversy and political echoes in Florence

A letter to the editor discusses criticism of the Confessional and Mr Jones, praising Jones's Catholic writings and Archbishop Secker's early support. It notes shifts in public perception, then shifts to Florence, reporting the Pretender’s dire finances, a ban on his hotel stay, and royalist reactions. Observations on Cadogan, Lord Chatham’s health, and Scottish politics follow, with parlor anecdotes and commentary on liberty and governance.

General Evening Post Jones Shave Oxford Mr. Jones Penn Bangs Dawson Secker Northamptonshire Mrr. Jones Florence Cardinal of York Dr. Cadogan Efcnlapius Ote James Scotland Board of Trade Hanover Lorenzo Earl of Chatham Spa Berlin Prusian England Murray Liberty Harley Bedford Ruffel Weoburn-house Standard Tavern Sunius Lord Chatham

Clerical Delinquency Notes From 1771 Letter

Fragments discuss Archbishop Secker's back book of clerical delinquents and informants. The writer accuses Mr Oites of zeal for the Trinity and Church of England, calling him branded in the Arian faith. This 1771 correspondence cites a critical appendix.

Sedan Secker Burton Oites Church of England

London’s hospitals overtaxed and public suffering blamed

Extracts describe multiple public concerns, including calls for written engagements to avoid verbal misinterpretation, criticisms of a statesman’s consistency, and alarm at London’s many hospitals and the plight of the beggars rotting in the streets. Reports from Portsmouth note naval movements and anticipated Mediterranean sails, while other items mention weather, accidents, and local trades with prices and incidents in Philadelphia and England.

Europe London ii Horne Crispin Portsmouth Duke of Gloucester Stoke’s Bay Spithead Cowes Road Yarmouth Admiral Dennis Mediterranean Philadelphia George Jones Clapham-common Lincoln’s Inn Hancorn Vere-street Clare-market John Wood Bath Lock Bishop’s Lydeard Tunton Somersetshire Samuel Scholey Nicholas-lane Tombard-street Schuman Birmingham Augustis

Pearl Essence and Centrifice for Teeth and Gums

Jacob Hemet a dentist to the Queen and Princess Amelia announces Essence of Pearl and Pearl Centrifice. The preparations claim to whiten teeth, preserve enamel, tighten loose teeth, prevent toothache, cure scurvy in gums, and refresh breath. Sold wholesale and retail in London at Bayley, Price, and nearby shops for 23 6d.

Jacob Hemet Amelia Hemet W. Bayley Cockpar-street Haymarket J. Price Leadenhall- Streets London

Hay and straw prices at Whitechapel August 15

Prices quoted for hay and straw at Whitechapel with figures per load. Hay range 180 to 370 per load. Straw 320 to xr per load. High water at London Bridge noted with times for morning and evening in a block of times.

Whitechapel London Bridge

Foreign Stock Prices and Rates from Amsterdam to Cadiz

Price list notes stock quotes across cities including Amsterdam Rotterdam Hamburg Paris Bourdeaux Cadiz Madrid Leghorn Genoa Venice Lisbon Porto Dublin and Bank of England style bonds. Entries include South-Sea stock India stock annuities and various percent rates with transfer books shut or open and notes on dates such as August 16 and September 12.

Madrid Bilboa Leghorn Genoa Venice Lisbon Porto Dublin

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