Wilkes and Society Dispute Over Debts at London Tavern
Continuation of Mr Horne's letter details a November 1770 meeting where Wilkes pressed for ready money, public clashes arose over debts, committees, and possible expulsion bids, as the Society grapples with unpaid accounts and disputed lists amid Wilkes's private and public demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilkes
Fulham
London
Westminster
Messares
God
Wilkes
S Oftminster
Heaton Wilkes
Sawbridge
Macleane
Paris
Robert Foley
Public contention over Wilkes debts and subscription lists
A letter denounces repeated demands for payment and claims of deceit by Wilkes and his attorney. It argues the public cause is insulted by delaying subscriptions until all alleged debts are settled, alleging three years of searches failed to produce a complete list. The piece ends with a note that the discussion continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclean
Robert Foley
Mr. Wilkes
Wilkes
Ar. Reynolds
Ancharish Carteron
Nir
John Cabbs Debe
Lo Thome Hotchtin
Easily Ferm
Sylva
Ccns I. Pas
Ubon Sania
Thimas Rackett
John Peter Pinson
My. Graves
Nadie
Stephen Maginel
Paris
Lebion
Od Colts
John Hall
H—r
Rouen
Pearl Essence and Dew Tifrice by Dr Hemet
Jacob Hemet the dentist announces a new Pearl Essence and Pearl Dew Tifrice for dental complaints. It claims to whiten teeth, strengthen loose and decayed teeth, prevent toothache and gum disease, and leave breath sweet. Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley in Cockspur Street and J Price opposite the India House, London, for 2s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hemet
Ametia
Hemet
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
London
Baume de Vie Patent Medicine Promoted in 18th Century Ad
A broad advertisement touts Baume de Vie as a superior patent medicine with curative claims for stomach issues scurvy rheumatism jaundice and female disorders. It lists authorized sellers W Nicoll T Becket Richardson and Co R Davis T Durham and others and warns against counterfeits signed by proprietors Becart and Nico. It also notes a narrative of remarkable cures and pricing at 3s 6d per bottle with charitable allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinedey Co
Becart
Nico
W. Nicoll
St. Paul’s Church-yard
T. Becket
The
Strand
R. Davis
Piccadilly
T. Durham
Chas Ring Cross
Richardson and Co
Royal Exchange
W. Flexney
Gray’s-Inn-Gate
Holborn
Extraordinary vegetable syrup cures longstanding illness
An aged patient with a ten year general complaint and severe ulcers is claimed to have been cured in five weeks by Velno's Vegetable Syrup. The testimonial cites the rev Mr Murhall and Dr Burrows, with sales locations in London and Cambridge, asserting mercury-free relief and urging inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cole
Caldicot
Cambridge
Murhall
Christ College, Cambridge
Dovon Burrows
Dr. Burrows
Prince of Orange
G. Kearfly
No. 1
Laidgate-street
Capel-court
Royal Exchange
Fletcher and Hodson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Horne
Meg Wilkes
Richard Oliver
John * Wilkes
John Wilkes
Reynolls Creditor
Pinson
Baptiste
Maginel
Sea, Fs
Williamson and Co
Benj. Sutherland
Thomas Chamberlain
Nathan Cooper Davis and Wilkins
Ceorge Falconer
John Shurwood
Wiliam Pickner
Hemmings
Barret Boydell
John Hilman
Samen
Ll Aaniend
John Kirk Neile
John Ty Ton
Peter Vamen
van John Wood Ee
John Courtayene
Thomas Hickman
Martha Jones
James Lacon
Sory
Mary Ayres
Wittan Chapman
Ee — Jeane Jolidh
Richard Slitmen
Cheries Warrzker
Wiliam Wooiward
Cataarine Alway Samuel Giles
John Meatey
Thomas Davis
Iso John Eviicutt
Graves
Baume DE Vie
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