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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 24, 1776

Page

4

Theatrical piece at the Royal Haymarket airs a comedy

A dated notice describes a two act piece at the Royal Theatre Haymarket titled Tue Meramonrnoss with Don Pedro Lysander and Fabio in Seville. Cast includes Mr Dibdin Mr Dighton Mr Bannister Mrs Jewel and Mrs Lowe. The plot features a jealous nobleman and a staged plot to abduct Marcella with disguises and a comic intervention. The review notes this is drawn from multiple authors and cites songs performed by Bannister Dighton Jewett and others.

T’ Tre Royal Marcella Jewel Juleta Lowe Seville Pon Pedro Spain Lysander Ben 'affeGions Fabio Jolene Duenpa Don Pedro Perez Juletta Pan Lysander Ming Faye Para Tye Pedro Diguton Mrs. Jewett

View of the Intre Axes and Christian Religion

A fragmentary 18th century religious notice by W Kenrick LL.D appeals to hearers to become almost and altogether Christians. Printed by T Evans in Paternoster Row with G Corral in Catherine Street Strand.

W. Kenrick Ll.d Paul Ta Agrippa T. Evans Paternotter-row G. Corral Caherine Breet Strand

Observer on Court Maxims in Public Service Letters

Postscript to the Graunat Every Port features a letter arguing that courtiers rule by dependence, rewarding only hopeful suppliants. It warns readers that political favors end after elections and that lords and lawmakers use ingratiation as ladders to power, urging skepticism toward courtly rhetoric.

Graunat L’ Homme de Cour

Earthquake Disaster Attacks Annee Parish and St Daniel

Vawicz Auoust 3 reports a powerful quake that leveled homes and ruined churches. Many buried or wounded, animals killed, towns near collapse, with no shelter for survivors. Barcelona reports Madrid plans to send 8000 troops to America. Gatton's squadron returns to Cadiz after Portugal cruise.

Vawicz Annee St. Daniel Barcelona Madrid America Michael Gatton Cadiz Portugal

Loyal Subject transport bridge aids wounded at Charles Town

In a London letter, the Americans at Charles Town cross a boat bridge from Sullivan's Island to the mainland to move wounded and replace troops. General Lee is praised for activity on the parapet while a Virginian soldier is executed for desertion. A brief remark on New York’s fortifications and city features follows, noting its island setting and street life.

Charles Town Sullivan’s Island Clinton Lee Ireland Montgomery Guy Carleton Morris Crufield Molloy Nargent Peter Parker New York Jerseys Long Uland Staten Island Broadway

Port Royal and London crime and dispatches in 1774 item

Account of military stores and fortifications, a daring capture saved by lantern decoy, naval prize taken at St Kitts and Potomac events, and a flood of robberies and public notices. Includes executions near Guildford, river punishments, port matters at Portsmouth, insurance and coin cases, and local drownings and thefts.

Brida Busid Ingsare Ing Trinity Church Se Gaeotpe feveyel-Germase Sindernegeh Bahtafia Strivens Grenada Pomoria Joop of War Statia Holland St. Kitt’s America Newgate Secretaries of State’s Office Eames Amother Shereff Blackfriars-bridge Akerman Blackwall Whitechapel Sir John Fielding Gray’s-Inn-lane Bean Brentford Mr. Bean Covent-garden Fille de Foie Nancy Forbes Anne S

True Original Milk of Roses Cleanser for Skin Care

An advertisement proclaims True Original Milk of Roses as a trusted cleanser and purifier for the skin suitable for infants from six hours old and adults. It promises to soften skin, prevent dryness, and reduce freckles and redness, sold by Richard Warren at the Golden-Pleece and a perfume shop in Cheapside with shop details and prices.

Warren Richard Warren Pers. Fuer Golden-Pleece Marybone-street Golden-square Woods Street Cheapside

High Water at London Bridge Delayed Times

Fragmentary OCR notes show water levels at London Bridge with scattered timestamps and uncertain phrases. Vague references to one a.m. and afternoon periods indicate scheduled or observed high water events but lack clear facts or complete details.

London-Bridge

Stock price notes and bank rates snippet

A fragmented finance clipping lists various stock prices and bank rates with percentages such as 139 percent, 1544 Reuth-Sea, 3 percent, 4 percent, and 1758. It mentions different banks and securities with scattered figures like 44a 1g per cent and 34% scrip, reflecting a dusty market update from an old period.

India Aangiperch Bank Salands Aso PF. Navy, &c. Bio Fae Long Anh

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