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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 23, 1759
Page
2
A fragment of a period newspaper page describes Newmarket races with races for mares and fillies, horse names, owners and betting notes, plus a sequence of local notices. It includes references to property debts, auctions, parish appointments, marriages, deaths, and a maritime disaster report.
An encoded report lists payments to officers including Captain Philips Captain Mathein Captain Drummond Captain Williamis and Captain Foy as rewards for gallant conduct in a late action. The letter mentions Lady Aberdour and the safety of a delivery, with naval movements and ships such as the Fair American and the Boudroyane noted.
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