Cozeners revealed in stage dialogue and Boston references
A fragment from Hav. th pur lap rue joss 1 Hebougt of Mr. Foote's comedy Pas COZENERS depicts characters Fleece'em and Mrs Simony plotting to dupe gullible audiences. The scene includes references to Liberty Tree and Faneuil Hall, tea smuggling, and a scheme involving Campuffona, half pay ensigns, clerks, and courtiers as part of a broader comic plot.
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Mr. Foote
America
Boston
Klaw
Liberty
Faneuil- Hall
Bury
Bob
Smuggling Vessel Scene Amid Night Watchmen Ruse
A reader’s fragment depicts a dramatic stage interplay with a crew challenging critics as a three-deck cutter sails under cover of night. The speaker, Timberstoe, pleads for leniency while conceding danger and reliance on a cork leg and oar, fearing a deep watery doom.
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Timberstoe
Shrewsbury Auction Seeks Bidder for Manor and Estates
A large sale at the Talbot Inn Shrewsbury offers Lea Hall Merrington Preston Gubbolds and Grinshill holdings. Lot 1 includes Lea Hall manor with demesne lands near Shrewsbury, tied to John Webster, with annual rents and turnpike access. Other lots cover farms Coppice and timber woodlands Merrington and Preston Gubbolds, plus advowsons and the Coach and Horses inn. Viewing arranged by John Morris Merrington with Oliver and Sons.
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Shrewsbury
Salop
Lea-Hall
John Webster
Shrewhbury
Ashrewhbury
Efriere
Wem
Grinshill
Lea-Hall Farm
Preston Gabbolds
Preston - Gubbolds
Mersington
Lyn
Gripthill
Preston- Gubbolds
Castle-street
Jenkins
St. Mary’s ‘Church
William Tayleur
Lea
John.Morris
Merrington
Snear
Merrington Y Lop
Preston
Gubbolds
S. Leasbail
sCottares
Corhimgns
Hawker and Pedlar Rights Question in Town Markets
Postscript from a country shopkeeper asks about hawker and pedlar rights in cities and market towns. It queries whether licensed hawkers may sell in inns or public rooms by auction or other means, and if they can be detained or fined twelve pounds for trading without proper authorization.
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Evenine
Claiming Medical Skill Against Professors Sparks Debate
A London young surgeon writes to the General Evening Post praising independent study in obstetrics and criticizing reliance on famed names. He questions the depth of instruction before and after public lectures by Mackenzie and Leake, urging readers to consider the true understanding behind medical practice. He signs as your obedient servant.
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London
Suc-d-one
Mackenzie, Leake, &c
Plans to regulate Guernsey Jersey export trade
The Lords of Trade consider a plan to regulate export from Guernsey and Jersey to curb smuggling and boost revenue. Letters discuss Maurepas signaling prudence and peace with Prussia, while Senegal reports caravans planned to stretch inland for gum trade. Bruce’s Abyssinia note paints a savage image, and Cheshire gentlemen may allow Chester canal cuts gratis. The Foote piece omits humor at a noble’s request and the Oaks fete attendance is noted.
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D.O
Lords of Trade
Guernsey
Jersey
Dan
Mark
Ma. de Maurepas
Europe
Prussia
M. de Maurepas
Prasia
England
Holland
Senegal
Caravays
Bruce
Abyssinia
Africa
Brace
Cheshire
Egerton
Olton
Chester Canal Navigation
Foote
Oaks
Night at Marybone and London Market Reports
Night at Marybone attracted about three thousand guests in formal attire with lamps and flowers in the gardens. The show featured Mills Wewitzer Mrs Ward and Mr Dubellamy while later comic songs entertained in the theatre. Riot followed when benches were damaged after midnight. Also noted are performances of the Barrys in Dublin and Edinburgh with a 4000 pound payment and two benefits, plus prices for provisions at Leadenhall and Whitechapel markets. Reports include horse theft arrests, a purse snatching attempted by two well dressed men, a light horse officer robbery attempt near Turnham Green, pardons for a post office thief, prior robbery links to Mr Lucas of Aylesbury, the death of Milsom and Mrs. Lansdale, and a humane effort to stop a jail escape at Horsham. Details cover local crime, deaths, and social notes from Lewes.
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Marybone
Mills Wewitzer
Ward
Dubellamy
Reinhold
Leadenhall Market
Whitechapel
Westminster
Bow-street
Turnham-pited
Turvey
Dublin
Brook-green
His Majesty’s Free
Hawke
Poplar
Mark Lansdale
Lewes
Horsham
Shipley
High Water Schedule for London Bridge
Forecast lists high water levels at London Bridge with times for tomorrow and Thursday. Measurements indicate 16 minutes after 13 in the morning and 17 after 12 at noon, with additional notes for the late afternoon and night periods.
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London Bridge
Market prices for corn and stocks at Corn Exchange
The Corn Exchange on Market Lane lists price ranges for corn including Wheat 48 to 57 shillings, Barley 22 to 28s, Rye 25 to 27s3d, Oats 16 to 21s. Flour prices noted as Finest Flour 48s per quarrel second fort 43s5d. stock prices include Bank Stock 143 and 1474, Consol at 87a, India bonds 48 42 95, Navy bills 14, and various bank annuities and treasuries with dated references to 1751 and 1758 values.
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India
Bank
Prs
Navy
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Mr. Fools
Newcastle
UPGN
Tyney
Essex
Martin
Epping
Braintree
Fothergill
Bedsford-tow
Grant
Ree Gate
Reigate
Rejcace
R.barnes
Révinson
Respate
Robinson
General Evening Post
Monnday
The
Corn Exchange
Mark ~ Lane
F. Newbery
St. Pat's Church-yard
Parker
Parker, Or In-Bottes
His Majesty
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