Spectacle and maritime notices blend in crowded ledger
Fragmentary 18th century ledger lists actors and performers at Royal Circus with names like Miss Valois, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Bos jones, and Mr. Hylose. Includes an account of privateers and naval communications with Captain Péarfory, Evan Nepean, and the Humber bearing, plus various local tradesmen and dates noted for ads and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos Jones
Phasbus
Pere
Bereie Beens
Wytie
ARES
Meil
Helme
Rees
Paso
Willing
Bosh
Hylose
Botogna
Fen
Nigbe
Fairy
Goodfellow
Herbert
Fortuge-teHer
Valois
Peace
Jenkinson
Colom
Bine
Parker
Nath
Royal Circus
Péarfory
Scarborough
Angi
Evan Nepean
Admiralty
Humber
Chace
le Lius
Dunkirk
Lam
East India Company copper suppliers proposals invited
East India House announces that the Committee of Superintendence will accept written sealed proposals on Wednesday the 23rd for supplying copper. Bidders must deliver to the clerk at the office by the appointed hour. late submissions will be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surerine
HeUnirep Company
Menchants
England
Admiralty Letter Details French Privateer Power
An August dispatch from Wise Admiral King reports a capture and interception of a French privateer, noting a vessel boarded and a warning to protect the sea lanes. The letter to Commissioners references details from Capt. Parker and an inference about enemy activity near Cape Fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Full
Ab Cathy
Ewan
Bankrupt items and notices at Guildhall and beyond
A garbled set of bankruptcy notices and attorney references lists cases and dates at Guildhall and other venues. Mentions Aug 26 and Sept dates, names of solicitors and clients, dividends due, and various trades such as liquor merchants, goldsmiths, linen dealers, and bookbinders with addresses and shifts in responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torle
Stoti
Guildhall
Ponowsy
Beta ‘Westminter
Bo Furtender
Bebb
Guildhalk
I. Sadadérs
Clifford's Inn
Mefirs
Sitae
Thire
Gray's
Swan
Manchester
Liquor
Te Forren
Bridgwater Arms
Atteraiés
Duckworth and Co
Ramatestiy
Steddy
Portlep
Bookfeller
Malqgerer
Perigaly Ag
Rentey-Sireet
J. Davetou
Bartofe
Guildbay
Ita
Fedcilbctittert
fopGttt
Oscat
Mantua dispute delays peace talks amid Mantua fortress dispute
Reports from Hamburg and Vienna indicate renewals of hostilities favored by the Emperor rather than ceding Mantua to the Cisalpine Republic. Dispatches note negotiations by French negotiator and a forthcoming definitive treaty, with European courts awaiting signals as British court circles report on naval movements and royal progress to Weymouth and Dorchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantua
Morton Eden
Vienna
Italy
Yegard
Agcordia Agi
Abtefs
Indedd
Shafés
Wass
Council of Five Hundred
Sercéy
Batavia
Pirates at Sea Near Indies Reported Ship Movements
Evoking action near the East Indies, a squadron including Gragpus under Captain Came and Cleopatra commanded by Captain J Pellew sails with frigates and smaller vessels in support of Lord Bridport's fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gragpus
Came
Iriene
C. Hamilton
Portsmoute Arrivals Include Riga and Petentbaigh Passengers
Unclear OCR reads arrivals listing ships and passengers from Riga and Petentbaigh with names such as Nimph Day Freelove Gray and others. The fragmentary text mentions a boat, cravat, and a Western region reference, but specific details and coherent events are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopiia
Bannitter
Selby
Riga
Byiashacy Bora
Thamder
Noble Lord's Mysterious End in London Apartments
Coroner's Inquest reported a nobleman found dead in his St James's residence after a Friday morning crisis. A maid witnessed distress, the man prepared for a journey, bid farewell to friends, then died before breakfast. Grounds for suicide suspected. servant alerted authorities as witnesses recounted last actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bork-fhed
St.’ James’s
Briday
A. Pilldl
Welk
Sips
Tragic discovery in Kensington Gardens prompts inquiry
A woman in Kensington Gardens was found with a cut throat in the Great West Above area. Investigators say a note in her pocket suggests a planned meeting with her husband’s acquaintance, hinting at a possible motive connected to a personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Kensington Gardens
Cirkamtancks
Irish Lottery Draw Details and Winners Listed
Fragmented OCR text outlines lottery numbers 40,772 and 2,145 pounds in prizes. Mentions names such as Frances Hamilton and Lana, with garbled phrases suggesting prizes, winners, and dates.
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Loetery
Isool
Bo Agiagsi
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Taden
Ghee
Duguh
Majeby
George
Grall
Eitch
Jostant
Rotterdam
Eaken
Buddiéls
Norway
Fle of Wight
Rion
Brides of
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HOUSE
Admiralty-Office
Kaonts
Ghiat
Aféjelty
Sante
Aed
L. Beg
Capt. Parker
Cape
Westerney
Brocmston
Lord Liewtenant
Prince of Wales
Weymouth
Lord Clermont
Churchill
Dinnner
Jepper
Prince
Wales
Stacey
Harrington
William
Lady Pitt
Sophia
Dorchester
Lord Cathcart
Atecimpany
Fis Majesty House
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Dublis
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Lisboo
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Cambyia
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Lana
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