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Racing and notices from Bedfordshire and London markets
The report notes a purse race at Billington Meadow Bedfordshire won by Mr. Lawrence's Dun Mare Miss Cadiere, with a May purse seeing Spa vin ahead? and Gentleman ahead in subsequent heats. It also mentions a Fulham mare race against a Southwark mare for 10 Guineas, threats over deer-stealers near Temple Mills, and recent deer thefts after a proclamation. Royal appointments name Lord Malton and Lord Lymington as lord lieutenants. stock prices for South Sea and other securities are listed, with multiple yields and banking notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Billington Meadow
Bedfordshire
Mr. Lawrence
Miss Cadiere
Duke of Ancaster
Gentleman
Earl of Halifax
Spavin
Mr. Colgin
Smiling Molly
Odell
Fulham
Perry
Southwark
Newington Turnpike
Creyne Turnpike
Temple-Mills
Chelmsford
John Goodyer
Purliew
Epping Forest
Harvey
High Sheriff's Park
Goodyer
Hampton-Court
Thomas Lord Malton
West Riding
York
John Lord Lymington
Southampton
New Forest
Lindhurst
Rudbergh
South Sea
South Sea Trading Stock
New South Sea
Bank
Prem
India
York Buildings
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Afsurance
Welch