This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 04, 1790
Page
1
The commissioners warn the public that only listed individuals are licensed to sell tickets for the current state lotteries. They urge caution against buying or selling unlicensed tickets or engaging in any pretense of chance. The notice names several licensees and calls for compliance by all parties.
On November 27 1790 notices announce by the Principal Officers and Commissioner of the Navy that on Monday the 13th of next month at eleven o clock a sale will be held at Prony's Office in the king's yard at Chatham. Various lots of old stores laid in Sheerness-yard will be available for viewing during yard hours. Inventories and sale conditions may be obtained at the office.
Navy Office in December 1790 announces readiness to contract with peers for yard work at Majrlfy's yards. Forms of tenders shown in the lobby. bids close at twelve o'clock. payments in Navy Bills with discount as proposed. Names of bidders and dates referenced, including 1791 events in Sheerness and Donfordy.
An advertisement notes the English State Lottery begins drawing Feb 1791 with prize structure, tickets sold by Richard son Goodluck Co Stock Brokers at No 104 Bank Buildings Cornhill and Charing Cross, and lists major prizes, share options, and payment terms. It also mentions government securities trading and distribution of shares to country correspondents.
A royal address from His Majesty thanks loyal subjects for their support during the peace measures. Public days at 82. Jane’s week note the King’s Levees and Queen’s Drawing-room. News covers fortifications at Namur and Oporto weather and commerce analyses, clergy politics, and rising wheat prices across English counties.
Peremptory order of the High Court of Chancery directs sale of Wrefhold Estates near Weston Somersety and parcels in Surrey including Sidlands Fords and Two Manors of Markwidee and Monk on Hook. Printed particulars and plan available from Melts James Abbott New Inn London and local agents Pickstone Hockley Guildford Boyce Bridgewater Somerist and Weeks Bristol.
Modern-capital house well situated within minutes of the Royal Exchange with a large front and prominent position ideal for a linen draper or similar business. Premises in complete repair with over twelve months improvements, entry available at Christmas or Lady Day next, twenty years remaining on lease from Michaelmas. Apply to Mr. Willis, No. gr, Cornwall.
A fragmented price list for Stockdale’s London works including May LACSEA edition and Military list corrected to price. Mentions irregular pagination, bindings and multiple titles such as Earls, Peerage, and Calendar. Indicates retail price details and binding options.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.