London Evening Post letter hints at war gains and future plans
A fragment from 1763 shows Democritus correspondent debating peace terms and imperial conquests, noting the prudence of retaining vast domains while pondering how to manage them. It mentions plans to buy fashion goods in France and a local spittle fields factory near Budgatebill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Lews Epots
Fénie Gilly Greusblers
Sam
C. Democritus
Londom
Mzner
Mir
Tomer
London
Spittlefelds
Budgatebill
Pepe
Page
Ward
Stewart
Golden Head
Houston
Milman- Street
Ormond-street
Bedford-Row
Holbourn
Stuart
Betington
Radford
de Strand
Ballamiek
Royalty movements and racing results from London notices
London reports detail moves of the Duke of York and Prince Ferdinand of Prussia, plus shipments, port arrivals, betting on York Races, and leading owners at Rockingham and Beaufre mont meetings. Fire at Hog Lane factory and new lion’s den arrangements at the Tower are noted, with ship arrivals from Jamaica and duties at Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of York
Hervey
Plymouth
Prince Ferdinand of
Prussia
Podzdam
Brunswick
Bercesgna
Falco
Fort St. Philip
M. de Louvicon
Royal Artillery Corps
Florence
York
Prince Lichtenstein
Alain
Pomerania
Tuula
Beaufremont
Scheter
Befifremont
Mr. Gambert
Leeds
Ouldred
Feeder
Hardwick
Conlon
Spenceley
Archbishop of
Bithopthorpe
Henrieta Elizabeth
Duke of Portland
Lord Feley
Henrieta Grey
Henrietta Roper
Mr. Smith
Hoglang
Shoreditch
Edward Williams
Samuel Gregory
Newgate
Colepepper
Arick’s Hall
Francis Wilkinson
Portfimnou
Mayetty
Dublin
Marumnico
Dawkins
Ballentyne
Success
Conry
Jamaica
Admiral Forbes
Anderson
Tortola
Dover
West- Indies
A New and Accurate System of Natural History Vol II
An 18th century prospectus for a six volume Natural History work by Brookes MD, illustrated with copper plates from London Royal Society drawings. It lists six major sections on animals, plants, minerals, and medicines, with details on delivery by installments and pricing.
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Edward Dibry
Poulty
London
Liam
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
John Entick
Binercatyer
Britain
Henry VIII
George
Price
Towatur
Lianeus
Per Brookes MD
Royal Societies of London
Paris
Berlin
Petersburgh
J. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church- Yard
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Wentworth
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Jenny
Wanlals
Vyme Nwa Oy
Fenton
Shafio
H. Crimp
Mr. Horton
Sylvia
Chaplin
Dizzy
Mr. Wentworth
Stanhope
H. Freeholder
Bethell
Bay
H. Bahram
D. Clevland
Miss Lincoln
Cunningham
G&x
Packer
Tvon
Marquis of Rockingham
Lapwing
Mr. Dodd
Tony
Mr. Meek
Cy Lightfoot
Mr. Langstaff
Snap
Mr.Smith
Mr. Robinson
Hon. J. Smith Barry
Mr. Pract
Maracle
Lord Orford
Ghost
Mr. Fenwick
Young Cade
John Smith Barry
Belmont
Mr. Cartes
Fair Phillis
le Sang
Mr. Jerison Shafto
Mr. Fenton
Black Bard
Mr. Dixon
Albehrd
Lian
Wykeham
Mr. Shuttleworth
Shuecle
Mr. Pets
Beaufrez Mont
Ms. Wentworth
Chef
Patriot
Jol Smith
Barry’s
Rockingtoo
Remus
Halfs Bay
H. Nimrod
Mr. Holate
Shef
B. Chance
Flers
Hefnre
Geaufremont
London-Bridge
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