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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 14, 1776

Page

3

Naval squadron under Marquis Tilly list and arrivals

Saturday November 16 Capiz SZPT describes a squadron commanded by Marquis Tilly with four ships of 76 guns Le Puissant Monarque St Joseph and St Damas plus others. It notes the Sieur Caudron Canton arrives aboard Monarque, St Augustin 70 gun ship reaches Ferrol and three more ships expected.

Capiz Thequadron Marquis Tilly le Puissant le Monarque le St. Joseph le St. Damas Amerique le Septentrion Sieur Caudron Carthagena St. Augustin Ferrol

Three Men Attack Messenger Hailing Connor Escape

Dublin reports Francis M Cormick, a Roe messenger bound for Trim gaol, was attacked by three men on the road to Chapel Izod after word spread Connor was recaptured. He was knocked down and severely beaten. bystanders intervened to save him. An Cork letter notes French preparations for a grand stroke against the kingdom.

Dublin Francis M.cormick Roe Trim Meath Thomas Connor Newgate Connor M‘cormick Chapel-Izoc Corke

Arrivals and departures at major ports listed in N E B S notebook

Shipping news notes arrivals and departures at multiple ports. Vessels from Jamaica Newfoundland Lisbon Genoa Waterford and Dublin pass or reach destinations such as Seville Havre Portsmouth and Dublin. Names include Phi- Ippa Maitland Speedwell Worthington and more with dates November 11 to 14.

Dear W.S.W Maitland Jamaica Monly Manders Seville Providence Adamson Havre Speedwell Grant Milford Phillips Portsmouth Loyalty Roberts Dublin Gravesexn Hopewell Moore Quebec Endeavour Hale Waterford Herbert Anna-Maria Rolls Dartmouth Paifey Hardy Newfoundland Ann Daddick Fom Lisbon Pooles Pelican Hanwtck Nancy Pord Venus Child Rafamond Southgate Genoa Guarda Mor Aveiro Norton Plymouth Amiahie Jane Noos Gibraltar Lutsmar Wood London Laws Coronation Clemens Malaga Jenny Wnevan Tunis Cadis Lively Simmonds

Derby congratulates the Queen as royal cakes reach Kew

In London yesterday Earl of Derby paid homage to the King and Queen at St James's. Four large christening cakes were sent to Kew for the Royal children and the youngest Derby daughter received two pieces of valuable plate. The King and Queen’s entourage enjoyed a lavish entertainment. Dispatches arrived for Governor Edward Hay of Barbadoes via the Nelson. The French and Spanish fleets reportedly sail, ports unclear. The Minehead and Whithorn retaken by a Liverpool ship arrived at Halifax. The Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry resigns as Lincoln's Inn preacher. Dr Woodcock may replace him. The Archbishop of York plans a London departure for Bath by physicians’ advice. Justices in Tower Hamlets to enforce seafaring impressment. 20s paid per seaman approved. A press gang abducted 17 youths from Westminster pubs. most released after parental intervention.

London Earl of Derby St. James’s Queen’s Kew Earl and Countess of Derby Lord Derby Edward Haye Barbadoes Nelson Hayes Brest Cadiz America Whithorn Newfoundland Liverpool Arived Halifax Litchfield Coventry Society of Lincoln’s Inn Woodcock Westminster John Fielding

Public notices and catastrophes at Drury Lane and London

Suspicious characters detained for investigation and various public notices of crimes. A mad dog remedy is proposed, with cupping and compound powders. A theatre accident at Drury Lane leaves a scene-shifter with a broken thigh. Highway robbery harms a lady, and three youths lose money. Executions and deaths among London residents follow, with marriages and a widow's pistol tragedy noted.

Guildhall Drury Lane Theatre Middlesex Hospital Edmonton Aaron Barew Newgate Harrop George-yard Lombard-street Read Peacock Huntingdon London Wright Hollings Chancery-lane Greenwich Evan Clarke Sturgeoss Charlton Mr. Jacobs Wallbrook Laurence Castle Chace Side Southgate Millard Terry

Warren's True Original Milk of Roses Cleanser for Skin

An 18th century advertisement promotes Warren’s True Original Milk of Roses as a safe cleanser and purifier for babies from six hours old and adults. It claims to soften skin, prevent dryness, cool and balsamic effects, and remove sunburns freckles pimples redness and black worm blemishes. Prepared by Richard Warren perfumer with a shop at Golden-Fleece Marybone-street and a Cheapside perfume shop selling bottles at 38 6d and 10s 6d. Also advertises Fuller's Purifier for cleaning white and stone coloured cloths at Is.

Warren Richard Warren Golden-Fleece Marybone-street Golden-square Woodstreet Cheapside Adams Bennett New Ormond-street Argyle-Arms Argyle-street Oxford-street Sue Adams Price

Conquestadore's Clean Ship Practices Praised

A letter from George LipDLe extols Capt. Samuel Thompson of the Conquestadore for maintaining shipboard hygiene. He notes air circulation, vinegar washing, and regular provisioning of bedding, claiming not 100 men have left for hospital in twelve months despite various bodily disorders. The writer urges publication for the commander's credit.

Samuel Thompson George Lipdle

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