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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 13, 1776
Page
4
A Vienna letter discusses ladies head-dresses described as tall gauze structures with ribbons and a bonrly base, topped by powdered hair and diamond pins. It contrasts with Prague fashion, noting extreme styles that confuse travelers and provoke humorous signposts.
BRITANNICUS argues that colonial settlement was premature and Parliament must reaffirm supremacy of the parent state. He calls for repealing old charters, granting new ones, and subordinating colonies under a central authority. He advocates unity through mutual benefits and a peaceful, firm alliance.
A May 17 report from Malaga states an infantry regiment received orders to march immediately, leaving May 26 toward Bosque near Ronda to await further orders. An Irish garrison regiment in Coin is to follow the same route, possibly to replace units at St Roche near Gibraltar. King of Morocco gathers troops near Melilla, while Paris notes a court dispute as Malefherbes seeks dismissal and vows loyalty to service.
An account from Ranelagh describes a large subscription party attended by many fashionables. The event featured lavish supper and wines, with refined decor and a rotunda mood, but overall gaiety was lacking. Notables present included numerous dukes and ladies, while several discreet incidents and a run of social commentary are noted alongside reports of fires, robberies, and a murder in nearby towns.
OCR fragment lists bank stocks and bonds with rates and quotations in a late historical market page. Mentions India stocks, Old and New annuities, Confol bonds, Cenfolk, Navy bills, and Bank Long Annuity, with lottery tickets and scrip sums noted.
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