06 Jun 1771
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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 06, 1771
Page
1
A mail from Madrid reports Cadiz confirms English dislodgement from David’s Hill by Spaniards, cautioning against renewed Anglo Spanish tensions. Paris May 25 notes Terray’s resignation being discussed as he struggles to fund crown debts amid public discontent and weak revenues.
Arrivals and sailings listed include Dawes Brown and two Sisters from Jamaica to Virginia and Cadiz. various ships to Bristol Liverpool Oporto and more. Also reports on judges circuits, Lord Northern entertainment, and a London hospital governors’ Feat with donations. Notable names: Behr, Burda de Alvenfleben, Duke of Buccleugh, Wilkes, Bull.
An Evening Paper claims authentic intelligence from Madrid about troops and political moves in France, plus reports on Ireland, a legal verdict favoring the College of Physicians, and local misfortunes. It details accidents in Bristol and Brentford, a Halsborough Castle wreck response plan, and volcanic shocks on Ternate with widespread damage and flight of inhabitants. Obituaries note Zachary Bayley of Jamaica and other deaths in Hertfordshire and London.
The notice states Nicholas Leggett of Fakenham Norfolk, mariner, will apply to Denton or Hawys for any fortunes left by Samuel Leggett of Colkirk. If Nicholas Leggett is dead, informants who can prove burial details will be rewarded. An apprentice at Wells is mentioned in the fragment.
On Tuesday July 36 a purse of fifty pounds for four year old horses fillies or spepping carrying weights set by age and sex best of three two mile heats. On Wednesday July 31 a purse of fifty pounds for five year old horses geldings or mares carrying weights with extra allowances. On Thursday August 1 the town purse of fifty pounds with take and ride conditions for four hands and higher weights by age and height. Entries close July 27 at the George in Knutsford with breeders certificates and stewards to decide disputes. Assemblies and ordinaries as usual.
To be sold by all at the Angel Inn Ludlow in August next if not privately contracted Frhel icld Farm about four miles from the Shropshire town containing about 246 acres of tillage and pasture ground sub ject to two pence per acre tithe rent in lieu and the tithes of Ledwich farm at will under a yearly rent payable on premises with many fruit trees including Oea Ath Birch Alder and Walnut trees further particulars from Mr Richard Davies Ludlow and Mr Robert Want London.
Auction notice for the estate of IVES WHITEL at Cardington Bedfordshire listing furniture such as plate and china, pictures, beds, chairs, tables, bureaus, a clock, carpets, glassware, kitchen and brewing utensils. Viewing days Thursday to Monday at eleven. catalogues available in Hitchin Letcombe St Neots Shor's Newport Pagnell and London. Auctioneer Mr Hyatt of Bedford.
Announcement notes issue details and prices for upcoming Number V publication. It lists contents including heads of Sir Thomas More, Oliver Cromwell, Earl of Kilex, and inclusion of Raffel, George Buchanan, and Birch’s Lives, with eighty-eight illustrated persons.
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