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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 14, 1763
Page
5
An archaic verse tale narrates a Scottish king and his nobles in awe as a learned adviser sets forth a decree. Jehovah is named the monarch and source of happiness, while the king challenges the court to acknowledge the supreme ruler. The story ends with a decree that turns the Scots toward faith before further conflict.
A fragment states that the CONSTANT Lavy Kéter foned C. D, another JOHN FREEMAN, and a Copy of Verses are received and shall be inserted at the first opportunity. The wording suggests a requests and scheduling note for publication of verses or related material.
A mail from Flanders and Francfort dated April 6 reports French Fusileers deserting to Hamburg where passports enable return home. Other items note Barbary Corsairs, Hanoverian intentions, appointments in the Household, ships arriving at the Sound, and trade currents. Local incidents include a man drowned at Greenwich and a robbery near Epping Forest. The column lists sailings from Deal and performances at Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
Water levels at London Ridge noted for tomorrow morning after 5 o clock and afternoon after 5 with measurements 20, 44, and 34 minutes. Monday's schedule shows morning after 6 and afternoon after 6 with 11 and 33 minutes, plus a 5 minute morning and 33 minute afternoon reading.
A letter dated April 11 1763 complains of cheesemongers and rhea portioners who violated import prohibitions on salt butter. It alleges they cornered supply, sold atRol per cenc profit to retailers, causing scarcity and high prices. The author requests redress for public and metropolitan dealers, noting butter and grease prices nearly doubled since the ban.
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