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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 29, 1771
Page
3
A fragile report from December 29 recounts disease and famine in a town serving a Dominican convent. Restrictions blocked any provision into the town, fueling unrest and the residents’ downfall amid contagion and hunger.
A report ties Camnatthén and John Williams to the Powell murder in Gianareth. William Waillants, brother of Williams Williams, is charged, while bail was set for Matt Hereford on threats against Mr Owarth of Landovery. A separate note mentions a woman, Mrs W of C H county, drowning after a quarrel with her husband over a pension.
Ships from several duties arrived and sailed under orders of the Royal Navy. Buckingham and two East Indiamen were outward bound while Romney Cerberus and Glasgow remained in port. Gravely, Friendship Hampton and others carried messages between Maryland New York and Jamaica with several packet ships listed.
Reports from London detail a Tuesday motion in the assembly on debtors refuge and church attendances by officials, plus comments on the Charles I martyrdom anniversary. The scene covers Parliament, royal authority, Corsican affairs, Paris dragoon deployments, naval orders, ship losses, fires, crimes, promotions, marriages, and deaths across this turbulent city news.
A grand illustrated weekly history of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, and surroundings. Edited by Henry Chamberlain, the first number promises copper plates by Grignion and a frontispiece, detailing foundations, charters, laws, trade, and notable buildings, with subscribers listed and distributed gratis.
An advertised two volume geography set titled New System of Geography by J D Fanning and J Collyer is offered in 114 weekly numbers at 6d each. It promises a raised account of Europe Asia Africa and America with maps and engravings. Published for J Payne and sold by J Johnson 72 St Pauls Churchyard with options for delivery by subscription or weekly installments.
A brief note on the recentInstance of the efficacy of the balsamic ficture connected to Dr. Ryseeg. The item highlights observed results and references ongoing testing or discussion in medical circles.
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