Dramatic Program at Theatre Royal Drury Lane October 7
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane presents The Way of the World on this day with King and Abington in the cast. A new occasional Prelude The Theatrical Candidates with overture by Bates precedes Deserter. Tuesday features The Grecian Daughter and The Rival Candidates with performances by Henry Vernon Lowisa and Mrs Smith.
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Drury-Lane
Theatre Royal
Otober
Witwou'd
Mr. King
Millamant
Abington
Bates
Henry
Vernon
Lowisa
Romeo and Juliet performance at Covent Garden Theatre
The Theatre Royal Covent Garden presents Romeo and Juliet on Monday October 9 with cast including Mr. Lewis as Romeo and Mr. Woodward as Mercutio. An Act I Masquerade Scene incident leads to the Funeral Procession or later Dirge in AQ IV.
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Covent-Garden
Theatre Royal
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo
Mr. Lewis
Mercutio
Mr. Woodward
Fuller
Nurs
Jackson
HILST Petition Against Essex County Election
A letter to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Essex criticizes a proposed meeting to nominate a successor to the late Mr Conyers. The writer, Walham, argues against divisive political maneuvers and emphasizes preserving liberties and independency of the county amid unsettled times. He pledges service if a vacancy is declared and asserts commitment to the county’s prosperity and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilst
Essex
Mr. Conyers
Essex county meeting warned against unconstitutional nomination
A dated notice from October 1775 urges Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders to oppose a sheriff advertised meeting set for Monday to nominate a candidate. It labels the move as unconstitutional and urges restraint until vacancy is properly notified. Parliament’s potential response to perceived breach of privacy and prejudging by the county is anticipated.
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Essex
Otober
Money Matters and Estates Outlook Decline
Fragmented OCR text discusses noble titles, yearly incomes, and shifting financial burdens. It hints at rising fares, broker expectations, and potential changes in ownership or possession of residences. The passage remains unclear but centers on money, estate income, and taxation pressures.
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Genesy
Deter
Bettie
Piscacily
Reid
Weither
Auenderd Co
Ofrer
Tankan
Auction notice for mares, colts, fillies at Turf Coffee House
Sold by auction by Mr Tattersall at the Turf Coffee House near Hydepark Turnpike on Monday November 6 at twelve o'clock. Over thirty well bred mares colts and fillies including offspring of Old Beguine Soap Matciem Cartouch and others. Also ten Alderney cows and a range of carriage horses. catalogues available three days before sale. Additional sale by Mr Aldridge at Mr Bever's Repository in Martin's Lane with 139 lots of pairs and single coach geldings hunters hacks and carriages. trial advised.
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Tattersall
Hydepark Turnpike
Widman
Alderney
Aldridge
Hantman Weil
Meeting at King's Arms Tavern 1775 Aimed At Petition
A large London meeting at King's Arms Tavern Corshll Ogbsser and others in 1775 considers a fusible memorial and petition to the king on public affairs. William Barker chairs as a committee arranges to witness further signings and present the address to Parliament with city representations.
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Ogbsser
London
Santo
William Barker
Kerter
Gosport
Spithead
Boston
Centurion
Portsmouth
Mahon
Streights
Pallas
Guinea
Shuldham
Chatham
Eat India Company
Lord Holand
Cave
Lawton
St. Helran
Bencoolen
Chena
Greenwich
Carr
Coat and Bay
Royal Henry
Cap. Xous
Coast
China
Flores
Gravesend
Dunbar
Greeneland Company
Liverpool Advertiser
Thort
Liverpool Advressers
Africa
Commierce
America
Mio
Liverpool
Dantrick
Strangford
Gainsborough
King’s Arms Tavern
Cornbitl
Steig
Henry Hobart
Echmond
Battie-bridge
Bowstreet
Thomas Jackson
Ealing Common
Richmond Hill
John Wither
Staines
Jackson
Aniasa
Highwreaus
Atton
Jono F.fher
Michaelston
Cornwall
Ho. Gudfail
Beuchamp-street
Mills Deverell
Mr. Deverell
East-street
Red Lion Square
Elenry Racks
Alexander Pope
Luciday
Cnaries Street
Grosvenor-square
Tho
Rayner
Names and trades from Poole mayoral list 16th century
A fragment from the London Evening Post presents a garbled list of Poole civic figures led by Mayor John Bird with aldermen, burgesses, and tradesmen. It names occupations such as woollen and linen draper, rope-maker, pension recipient, maltster, brewer, window tax collector, timber merchant, barber, copper and Newfoundland traders, and other town notables with varied roles and property.
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John Bird
Juhn. Green
Ihomas Hyde
Samuel Weton
Fioule
Thomas Srong
Maltfer
John Henning
Peter Joliff
Samuel Bowden
Mayer E’ech
Chosopher Joliff
Burgess
Thomas
Thomas Nickleton
Edward Pike
Samuel White
Newfoundland
Weindam Coward
Richard Welton
Thomas Jabber
Sherut
John Scapier
Jun
Joer If
Genni
Lefer
Burzelles
Suameel Walker
Georsee Wile
Benj
Joun Jrfeys
Tahavitamt
Samust Bones
Burger
Avuilen
Lay Vaaat
Poole residents and London merchants debate royal address
A list of Poole inhabitants including officials and tradesmen is given alongside a London merchants pledge to sign an address to the King. The piece cites signatures, loyalty, and calls for unity to heal political divisions, urging rapid support for the Crown and public service. It also reports naval dispatches, dockyard updates, and local theft and crime notes.
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O'Connor
Mr. Clinch
Lauretta
Muils Brown
County of
New Hall
Walvham
Eroux
William Harvey
Meycine
Creimaford
Edward Harvey
Gloucester
George Beraelty
Cale
Corshll
London Evening Post
Turday
Puoole
Treoa
Aed
Derseis
Walter
Cere
Hawt
Lot Peate
Meses Hooper
William Thomas
Jonn Leer
John Bridewell
William Wander
Burges
Joseph Bate
John Lander
Cuttom
Stephen Puddiecombe
Thomas Laugharn
George Glover
William Bater
Abraham Peterson
Thomas Bristowe
Poole
William Pike
T. Mercer
Adams Wadham
Jonn Scapteny
William Lander
William Coward
John Bridwell
Joseph Rule
Tromes Mercer
Navy
Corporation
Manchester
Quebec
House of Brunswic
de Haake
Copeland
Whitehaven
Virginia
Norse
Buding
Ben
Cimerians
Plymouth
Alliel
Ripon
Biton
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