22 Apr 1786
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 22, 1786
Page
1
The text presents a scattered, archaic discussion on school forms, timepieces, and administrative duties, mentioning departments and proceedings. It references public works like Blackfriars Bridge and notes the role of agents and the importance of careful preparation and seasonings for tasks.
An 18th century advertorial notices a physician selling Fiar’s Drops a venereal cure. The text touts quick, mercury-free relief for rheumatism and related issues, with warnings about public sales and endorsements by local authorities. It also references a supposed historical narrative and other sale details across London shops.
The advertisement touts a new edition of the Tatler and Lucubrations of Isaac Ricker Staff Esq. printed by Bathurst Buckland and others, bound for 19s 6d. It promises a rich volume with twelve plates, frontispieces, portraits, and improvements, plus new editions of the Spectator and Guardian in forward press.
Reports from Mahta dated March 1 say negotiations between Venice and Tunis stall. The Venetian envoy has issued an ultimatum demanding 160 000 ducats plus gifts and authority to modify old terms. Despite Cvicu vader Emo’s failed siege, bombardment of Tunis is expected to resume.
Letters from Toulon and Gibraltar report La Sybile carrying engineers to Africa for fortifications and delays from timber surpluses at the Dock-Yard. News of the Duke de France and Orleans allies, royal dinners, port provisions, and a grand Empress coronation procession in Russia dominate a busy correspondence filled with maritime, political, and ceremonial details.
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