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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 28, 1771
Page
2
A fragment from a 18th century correspondence shows Rev Horne and Mr Wilkes amid accusations and defenses. Letters touch on town clerkship candidates, ministerial conflict, and claims of treachery. Morris defends truth while disputing misquotations and urging public clarity. A Thames fish price note concludes with a city committee proposal.
Youh printer reports Mr Horne claimed Reynolds discussed appointing a Town Clerk after Wilkes spoke with him. Reynolds says he was convinced by arguments used and denies any talk with Aly Willis or Mr Horne about the post. He asserts the letter’s paragraphs are false.
A May 29 1771 notice from Fine Street Piccadilly invites any gentleman of honour to bring the Pattieres matter concerning D Eanehoury before a court. The author pledges equal support to prove the affair a fraud and that underwriters are discharged from payments and obligations.
In a short-hand speech to the Court of Common-Council, Mr. Rossiter urges relief for the poor amid scarce provisions caused by harsh winter weather. He proposes encouraging fishermen to bring mackerel and herrings to the city, arguing meat prices rise from season and suggesting no monopoly, while noting local need in Spitalfields and nearby wards. He mentions a £20,000 chamber sum and aims to avoid tying the motion to corn or cattle costs.
An old advertisement proclaims three cakes for making Shining Liquid Blacking for shoes, by adding water only. It claims the product yields a soft, crack resistant leather finish, durable and free from smell. Available wholesale and retail through W Bayley and other London retailers at sixpence per cake, one cake makes a pint of liquid.
A terse narrative detailing extraordinary and well tested CLRES attributed to Baume pe Vig. The account highlights unusual methods and observed effects, presenting findings with emphasis on notable feats and tested results.
An advertisement extols concentrated anti scurptic vegetable juices as a cure for scurvy. It claims Boethius approved the method, promises a pint’s worth of juice equals a measure of the remedy, and lists sellers including W-Nigall in Paul’s Churchyard and others in Durham London towns.
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