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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 27, 1786
Page
1
The text records the House of Commons considering petitions and motions, including references to insolvent debtors, leave to delay or proceed, and voting duties. It mentions various named figures and procedural actions, with confusion and partial phrases reflecting an 18th/19th century record.
Proceedings record the Lord Advocate and Mr Botwell arguing Cunningham versus Cunningham. The Lord Chancellor moved to confirm the Court of Appeal's determination and the matter was adjourned.
Mr Jenkinson postponed the Newfoundland Trade Bill review until Friday next amid several objections aimed to be raised. Adourned.
The notice surveys upcoming plays from Mrs Inchbald and other authors, praising potential success for the Haymarket and Covent Garden ventures. It notes Marie Siddons revivals, the appeal of Imogen and Ophelia, and public interest in new works and benefit performances.
A fragmented OCR excerpt describes a Monthly Magazine style publication with decorative engravings and notes on contents. It references works by Smollett and other authors, and mentions publication details and pricing.
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