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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1776
Page
2
A dated stage song with words by Mr Richard and music by Mr Bates recounting Strephon’s death and Delia’s grief. It describes Delia’s longing, reception of Damon’s wooing, and advice that widows should remarry, with refrains about Cupid whispering to widows.
A report from Artillery Ground dated July 26 1776 recounts a bold assault by 400 rebels on the Dunghill gate and surrounding streets. The narrative names officers and regiments, notes casualties and prisoners, and describes subsequent troop movements toward Bunhill Row and Whitecross Street amid city defenses.
The dispatch describes a surprise by Major Général Fuftian’s force with Cripplegate Grenadiers and Farringdon without, advancing on Hoglane and Hoxton-square. Loot and disturbances include destroyed fruit stalls and gingerbread stalls, with 22 rafty firelocks hidden in Moorfields. Brigadier Heel-piece’s corps and volunteers maneuver toward Guildhall while Captain Venison is recommended to the Warship for further information.
The program lists races for four to six year olds, with weights and heats across September 24 to 26 at Doncaster and York. entries close with Dephili's, Angsl, and Woncaster as venues. Stakes include great subscriptions at York and a sweepstakes of 25s with weights assigned for multiple heats. horses to be shown and entered at Dephili's in the Angsl, with various owners named. The event is overseen by Thomas Hallett Houges and Henax Perrys as stewards with standard entrance fees and allowances.
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