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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 07, 1790
Page
4
The document outlines duties and contracts for local offices, listing districts, payment terms, and term duration of three years starting February next. It names officers and agents, sets locations such as Somerset Place, and notes sums for duties ending August 1737. Authorities include J. Bindley Baillie and R. Tickell with Byng and Fawkener referenced.
The document outlines a public notice from the Commissioners forbidding dealings in chances for lottery tickets and detailing terms for a Verm of Twenty-One Years property sale. It advertises 2000 acres of land in Sussex, ring fenced, with rabbitry and underwood, suitable for sheep and rabbit breeding, near two workmen houses, with plottable 30 acres convertible to tillage. Enquiries directed to Mr. Afnes, Purveyor, Leadenhall Market, London.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1790 probate or chancery matter. It mentions a Mee and Sabsequett Order before Juan Zanes regarding five estates in Somerset and multiple manors and lands including Hook and Surrey holdings. Names include Messrs Jenkins, Abbott, Carey Balbey, Calidfors, Boyce, Weeks, and Sttewann Semen.
On December 8 in London reports describe court business at Guildhall Old Bailey including Aldermen attendance and memorials. A transport ship burned in Bishwall Reach after a boy dropped a candle causing a large blaze. eleven gunpowder barrels were saved and damages reach in the thousands.
The article praises Mrs Siddons returning after two years in the role of Hiabet at the Theatre Derry Lane. It notes her unrivaled tragedy power, overwhelming applause, and strong support from performers Palmer, Packer, Bland, and Mrs Heghey. The review mentions crowded boxes and disappointed patrons.
Ornsby and Co touts timely prize payments in the Enlith Lottery offering full value without deductions. They claim every prize is paid in English money at Office Be 26 Combi with immediate settlement as tickets draw. They highlight a saving of eight shillings per ticket and immediate payout of capital prizes.
A Victorian fragment reports marriages and a funeral in Montgomeryshire with details of attendees. It notes Samuel Hasrifon and Miss Cantelo's union and mentions David Davies and other local figures, including a funeral attendance and contributions at Divender Hall Battersea.
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