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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 17, 1771
Page
4
A reader urges Southampton officials to add street lighting and finish paving, citing dangers from dark streets and obstructed walkways. The letter, written amid civic debate, emphasizes duty, public welfare, and accountability of those in power to implement safe, well executed municipal improvements.
To the Editor of the GENERAL EVENING Post a constant reader A.B. sends a hint about anti monarchial Disenters who oppose Dr D and Co. They will not have a Diffenter's name in his life and fear to alagf the King and his friends. Ckelasfore 648 ge
Fragmented archaic verse discusses liberty, England, and the burden borne by its sons. It appeals to restraint with a bow and purse, warning of expensive claret venison and elegant chair. The speaker cautions against treachery and urges vigilance against tyranny.
The text records the Lord Lieutenant thanking the House of Commons for an affectionate address. It notes his four years of governance in Ireland and his commitment to merit continued approval. The exchange emphasizes loyalty, public interest, and faithful representation to the Crown.
The item lists upcoming theater entertainments at various venues and times, followed by a dense table of international exchange rates and bank stock notices. It mentions performances by Drvary Lakes The Padlock and others, along with timings and dates, then shifts to currency quotes for Amsterdam Cadiz Madrid Rotterdam and more, ending with bank announcements on pay dividends and annuities.
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