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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 18, 1776

Page

4

Foote Defends Innocence Before Hay Market Audience

Theatrical intelligence notes Mr. Foote addressing an audience at the Hay Market theatre after bail was posted to face trial for an alleged crime. He declared his intent to clear his name publicly, appealed for public fairness, and thanked the crowd for their supportive reception as he readied his legal challenge.

Hayey Foote Suckling, Esq Sir Edward Lord Hawke Shaftesbury George Rous Fry Mr. Bouverie Rous Bristol Gloucester Berkeley Howie of Commons St. James’s Street Madrid America Warsaw M. Benoit Poland Russia Duke Ostrogoviia Sweden Stockholm Europe Barcelona Antonio Barcelo Spain Munich Maria-Josepha-Ann-Augusta Charles VII Bavaria Margrave Bade-Bade Samuel Foote Haymarket Topsham Exeter Mileend Road

Sandwich drainage and insolvent debtors bills affirmed

Postscript on May 18 reports Lords confirmed decree in Hooper versus Kennedy appeal. Parliament passed the Sandwich drainage bill and approved the Sinking Fund and Vote of Credit Bills. Convict and Insolvent Debtors Bills advanced in committee, with other measures and royal assent noted to multiple acts including taxation and maritime provisions.

Lois Day Scotland Thomas Pennant B. White Horace Edmund Burke A. M J. Bew Court of Exchequer Hooper Kennedy Commons Lord Suffolk Lord Radnor Lord Townshend Great Britain England Wales Lord S—s Lord Scarsdale Rochester Denbigh Defsencer Townshend House of Commons Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury Chester Ireland America St. Helena East India Company Peerton Fenard Waite Sandwich Portsmouth Maurice

Dentist Jacob Hemet Announces Dental Upgrades and Personal Attention

Jacob Hemet addresses the Nobility and public about recent improvements in fixing natural teeth and in making enamel artificial teeth that closely resemble real ones. He notes past neglect from a trusted assistant, dismisses that person, and states he will personally attend to patients from nine in the morning onward.

Jacob Hemet Amélia Hemet

Daffy’s Elixir Endorsed by Local Testimonies

A Bristol sworn statement by Henry Mearn cites recovery from violent cough with phlegm and breast tenderness after using Daffy’s Elixir. The affiant lauds the remedy as genuine and effective, backed by witnesses and ongoing availability at Dr Bateman’s warehouse in Bow Church Yard, London.

Turlington Martha Wray Hilton. Wray Robert Turlington Quigina King’s Arma Birch N-Lane London Hilton Wray Robert Turningtor Daffy’s Stoughton Aquire Bostock Hungary Lavnder Refe Boney Hooper’s Anterson Bateman Batith Oi Godfreys Severa Erie N. PB Torrington Turangton Wiluan’ Wray Henry Mearn Pilestreet Ead Daffy Dicey and Company Sedon Nave Sylah Bristol Henry Swymmer Mark Farley Edward Saunders Dicey and Co Dr. Bateman Bow Churchyard

Letter from an officer about Boston evacuation 1776

Amicus forwards a Boston March 25 1776 letter from an officer who sailed March 17 with King’s troops. He laments famine in Boston and discontent among soldiers, condemns ministry policies, urges equitable terms, and predicts a harsh Halifax reception while fearing Britain’s commerce and reputation will suffer.

General Evening Post Boston Naxtucket Short Commons A&ts America Halifax Great Britain

Unforeseen incident delays Apcives ride shipment

Apcives experiences a postponement of a few days after an unforeseen incident. Puericola and MopeRaToom arrive, and with other favours in hand, cliff patches will be completed as soon as possible.

High Water Times at London Bridges Tidal Readings

High water forecasts show London Bridge readings at 16 meters after 5 am and 36 meters after 5 pm Thursday. In the morning a 56 meter level is listed, with 318 meters after 6 pm, indicating a sequence of tide heights for the day.

London Bridges Afernoon

Market Prices for Grains and Provisions

Prices listed for CORN on Mona Mark Wheat and related grains at the Corn Exchange. Items include Rye, Oats, Fine Flour, Malt, Rape Seed, Pease, Beans, and Tares with varied quotations in 16 to 328 ranges.

Corn Exchange Lane

Stocks and bonds price report from early bank notes

A fragmented late nineteenth century market update lists bank stocks and bonds with varied prices. Entries include Insia ditto rd0arsgt Gouth-Sea ditto Old Ann ditto 4 percent and 2 percent yields, India Bonds and Navy Bills quoted, lottery tickets and other financial items, all noted in terse shorthand with inconsistent punctuation.

Insia Bank IndiaAna Bank Ann India Pr. Navy

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