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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 14, 1787
Page
2
March 1787 notice from the Commissioners of His Majesty stating a tender process for hemp, Petersougs and Riga Norway goods. No letter or tender received after specified closing time. Bidders must deposit 62 on their cudlers and prices must be firm. Details available at the lensers lobby.
Fragmentary notice discusses naval pay for 1780, payment timelines via Parliament, and a public sale of patented stoves and related ironmongery. It references Joseph Langm malad and J Langined, with details on ovens, stoves, and ironmongers offering cheaper goods than London retailers.
A notice from 1737 invites subscriptions for printing the Gospel and Acts manuscript printed at Cambridge. Reverend Douek is arranging copies in large format and seeks names and addresses from prospective subscribers. Prices set at Guinea and University support to defray publication costs. lists Cambridge Oxford London booksellers and printers involved.
A 1737 Guildhall meeting of the committee for shopkeepers in the City of London discusses timing to move the repeal of the Snap Tax during Parliament. It notes health concerns of Mr David Jenn and outlines resolutions regarding shopkeepers and gaskeeper responsibilities and debates on proceedings in Parliament.
Pursuant to a High Court decree, an auction is scheduled at the Master’s Chambers London for the Manor of Moseley and adjoining lands in Devon and Somerset. Properties include farms, principal rents, and leaseholds on Antiec Lives, with free details available at Messrs Frogatt’s offices and Craddock in Devon.
Timber in Norfolk offered at auction and by private contract. Oak, ash, elm and other trees marked for sale at various farms in Hardwick, Bowthorpe, Earlham and nearby parishes. Prospective buyers advised to contact Messrs Ellis and local agents for terms and details.
A dealer advertises second hand musical instruments at Preston’s Warehouse Strand London including a Cappellini style fingerboard piano tunable for a cheap purchase. Items listed include harpsichords by Koret main and Shad, two guitars, piano fortes, organs, and various tutaments with prices available on request. The notice emphasizes convenient descriptions for scholars and gentlemen and notes a wide selection above 203 items ready for sale.
An old advertisement lists medical and phrenological volumes for sale and subscription options. It mentions authors and distributors, with names like Disney and Stockdale and several medical and scientific terms, indicating a literary catalogue page.
A lengthy discourse discusses state necessity, emergency powers, and the use of force to defend territory. It weighs the governor's actions, economic strain, and the balance between public good and individual rights amid wartime conditions.
Extracts describe hostilities with Spain ending and naval forces, fortifications at Wed Fuetlind, and new works with garrison and two men of war. Reports from Dublin cite Radand Adnaini administration, while a House of Lords incident recalls a servant scare at Lordonp’s residence. A list of officers includes G. Nelson and Captain Whornton.
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