The Grazzat Evening Post Dramatic Muse Opener
A fragmentary verse piece and letter fragment appear in the Sour Hamppton and The General Evening Post. Poet Mr Thomas Sherratt frames a theatrical garland of poets from Shakespeare to Otway and Dryden, then inserts a Navy letter urging clerical support and a new Furser, with social and literary allusions. The piece blends praise for poets with a plea for patronage and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespear
Rowe
Otway
Great Dryden
Ben
Lee
Evexine Post
GentkaLt Evening Post Compli to Wilkes and Horne
A. BR. PD. Freehold Suffolk presents his compliment to Meslrs. Wilkes and Horne and begs they will not trouble the Public with testimonies of their tibefty and public spirit. He desires the pleasure of seeing more of the SPECULATIST. Fafi-Berghal Suffolk June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
Suffolk
Wilkes
Horne
Fafi-Berghal
Spies and foreign threats loom over England in critique
A letter to Lord North urges stronger secret service oversight to counter Spain and France. It questions Fort St. David, warns of treaties being violated, and asks if Versaille and Madrid are arming East Indies fleets, while pressing the Prime Minister to publicly refute alleged aggression.
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Ty Lore
England
Ser Chthain
Troy
Achilles
St. Davids
Atlantic Ocean
Versatles
Madrid
East Indies
Mediterranean
Wustward
Westard
Questioning Britain’s Mediterranean fleet and Atlantic defenses
A letter from June 4 criticizes Lord North over naval strength and colonial disputes. The writer, Kington, urges direct answers to charges of a weakened fleet and guarded coasts at Virginia, Halifax, and Nova Scotia. He threatens a continental tour for Lord North’s health if not satisfied.
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Mediterranean
Virginia
Halifax
Nova Sco 14
America
Lord North
C. Kington
Jack
Provident Society Established in February 1770
A colonial notice announces the establishment of the Provident Society for the Benefit of Age, detailing terms of admission, age limits, and payment plans. It lists venues such as Feathers Pavern and various taverns where interested persons may learn more and subscribe, inviting all to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Society For the Benefit
Sale of Stock and Tools of Shrewsbury Goldsmith
To be sold immediately the stock in trade of Thomas Oswelel a Goldsmith and jeweller in Shrewsbury with working tools and utensils. The shop is well situated near the Market and may suit someone taking over the business. Enquire of Mr Orwell, Draper, Shrewsbury or Mr John Payne, Goldsmith, London for terms and details. A forge-hearth is included at the shop.
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Mariet- Bate
Orwell
Shrewsbury
Jun Payne
Chasphi London
Adorned Frontispiece Bible Volume I announced
A publication plan for a multi part Bible set titled Number I promises elegant frontispiece and copper plates. It is described as the cheapest and most elegant family Bible to appear, with fifty four numbers priced at sixpence each and a folio volume intended. Engraved by a renowned artist of the era, the weekly issue will be published Saturday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Newton
CrictTen
J. Hinton
King’s Arms
Paternoster
Warwick-lane
Stack House
Jesus Christ
Stackhouse
Thomas Stackhouse
News from Madrid to Jamaica and Corsica War Updates
Postscript reports from Pisena and Bay 22 describe artillery on the march as the Emperor forms three camps. Prussian moves toward Charlottenburg, with Russian and Austrian concerns. Paris notes a new treaty between Versailles and Turin. British interests in Spain and Jamaica loom. Private letters mention Sir George Rodney’s Jamaica squadron, Admiral Byron, and Ships to India and China. Dated May 25 to 28, the dispatches mix war reports, diplomacy, and local social notes including marriages and deaths.
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Pisena
Fuk
Caar Lottenb
Pomerania
Cracow
Patriotic Party
Coloel
Paris
Charles Knowles
Petersburgh
Count de Guignes
France
Great
George Creete
Cleveland
Rochelle
Jamaica
Black River
Mosquito
Nancy Kelly
Island of
Providence
Thereias
Atlantic
Madrid
Spain
Gulph
Mexico
Corsica
Eoghish
America
Thouss. Egerton, Bart
County of
Lancaster
Moines
George Rodney
Portsmouth
Peter Dennis
Mediterranean
Admiral Byron
Pigot East Indiaman
Richardson
Plymouth
St. Helena
China
Isand
Granada
Wilkes
Mack
Suffolk
Richard ‘Smith
Tooting
Surrey
William Jones
Thomas Lewin
Gunpowder Office
Avesk
W. D
Duke of Grafton
W. Vachell
Essence of Pearl Tooth Remedy Advert. 18th Century
A historical advertisement from W. Bayley Pete Jumer Cockspur Street and J. Price Leadenhall Street promotes Essence of Pearl for infant teeth care. Claims promise to prevent early decay and preserve first and second teeth with regular use starting around age two. Prices listed at 29 shillings and sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemet
Her
Amelia
Heshas
W. Bayley
Pete Jumer
Cockpur-street
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Grazzat Evening Post
Sour HampPpton “Company
Younger
Thomas Sherratt
London
Arthur Thomas
Peniman
Cone
Leiner
Cate
Harry
GentkaLt Evening Post
Evenina
Eduly
Answord
Goldsmith
Outre
Brown
Joure-court
Salmon
Weller
Churcheyard
St. Martin's
Star and Garter
le Tarey
Cumiberl
Prine
Humphrey Clin
Roder
RANDQ
W. Johnston
Ludgate-ftrest
Collins
Salisbury
Postscript
Vorad
Flanders
Versalles
Turin
Bute
Eensington
India
Consol
Ditta New
Navy
Ditta
Lote
Pitta
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