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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 21, 1762
Page
4
The text discusses the commodity market for sugar with references to planters and copfurpers. It notes that some gain nothing from losses while others who trade in sugars understand demand and import quantities, and they will present knowledge as advantageous to themselves.
London reports claim French forces in Newfoundland amount to many, with eight ships, while Duke of Bedford heads to France as ambassador. Brigades move to Thuringia cutting French links, Bala Merionethshire rejoices at birth of Prince, and Saint Luke's Hospital notes figures of admissions, discharges, and deaths since 3751. Oporto wine shipments, Guernsey stocks, and Portsmouth arrivals update maritime activity with prizes and vessels. Essays warn that uniting against Bourbon power is essential. China-style rhetoric avoided.
The author argues for bold invasion of Spain to cripple allied powers. He contends Britain should strike into the heart of Spain with a strong army, exploiting Spain's weak defenses and France’s exhaustion to force peace on terms favorable to Britain. He claims naval expeditions risk failure, so land operations offer decisive advantage.
A fragmentary note warns the unwary about preserving rare artworks and urges scrutiny of an exhibit in the great hall of pleas before Easter term. The message cites legal restrictions from the Geo II era on possession and dealing of game birds including partridges pheasants and heath fowl with specific February to September or October time frames.
A fragmented note references forfeiture actions and procedures in Westminster courts. It mentions an informer or prosecutor sworn on oath, with penalties for birds or other items destroyed, carried, sold, bought, or fallen, and states suits must be commenced within six months. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or parties.
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