Elections in Devon and Southampton Hail Independent Candidacies
A set of 1779 notices from Devon and Southampton gentlemen to the county freeholders, thanking them for support and urging votes for parliamentary candidates. John Rolle writes from Exeter promising fidelity in Parliament. General Jervois and other candidates submit appeals from Exmouth, Alresford, and surrounding towns, urging timely turnout and independence in representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Eatlemen
Ek Prey Mae
Simeon Stuart
Bie&ion
Helen
St. Sane Jervoise
Alresford
P.S
Isle of Wright
Freemasons Tavern
Public Cure Claim for Merchant's Drops in 1779 Letter
A letter from William Laurence of Wantage Berksh ire praises Mr Norton surgeon Golden-square London for Merc hant's Drops curing leprosy and numerous skin and blood disorders. He extols safety for children and pregnant women and lists multiple city shops selling the remedy with warnings about imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berk Bire
St. Anthony's
Norton
Gulden-square
Piccadily
London
J.hi Norton
Marchant
WN. B
Keusley
Francis Newbery
St. Paul's Churchyard
Houghton
Randall
Royal Exchange
Robertin
Toyman
Crosby-square
Bishopsgate
Ireet
Line
Fla Iorer
Byon
STATE LOTTERY PLAN OFFERED BY THORNSBY CO
Thornsby and Co stock brokers Cornhill Aldgate and Covent Garden advertise a state lottery plan. For half a guinea purchasers may buy policies entitling to a share of prizes, with returns if tickets are not fully won. First drawn ticket No 6372 was paid out, and offices claim prior successes in Coxs Museum Lottery and other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Glover
Lincoln
N. B
LeJeic
Preston
Upholderer
Olin
Ghrectham
Bracebridge
Thornsby and Cos
Cornhill
Aldgte
York-street
Covent Garden
Ant
Hortsby and Co
Belizes
Venereal Disease Cure Offered by London Surgeon
Public notice from a London surgeon with 16 years in the Surgeons Company promotes cure for venereal infections and offers medicines that purportedly prevent transmission. Gratis daily advice at Dispensary No 10 Golden-square near Piccadilly with letters from the country invited and medicines shipped if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surgeons Company
Golden-square
Piccadilly
London
Pft
A.B
London News in December Parley and Ship News
Friday notices list forthcoming secretarial appointments in Lord Stormont Hillborough and George Germain offices, plus a Guildhall decision to erect a statue for the late Earl of Chatham. Reports on privateers, naval reinforcements, ship wrecks, court martial, weather damage, and local clergy promotions fill a dense page of late 18th century affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Stormont
M‘pherson
Major Mills
Lord Hillsborough
William Knox
Israel Mauduit
George Germain
Thomas de Grey
Mr. Hutchinson
Lord Carlisle
Anthony Storer
Richard Cumberland
Court of Common Council
J Gittos Rum Warehouse Opens in Strand London
J Gittos No 228 Temple Bar Strand announces the first Genuine Rum Warehouse to reduce prices to 7s 6d per gallon with duty and insurance affecting ongoing rates. Also offers neat Jamaica rum indorsed as free from British spirit adulteration, brandy at 7s 6d per gallon, port wines neat as imported at 21s per dozen, orange shrub at 8s per gallon, and other wines, with delivery and cash-on-delivery terms. Public urged to avoid imposition and ensure Gittos name is on the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gittos
Temple Bar
Strand
London
Jamaica
Mountain
Lisbon
John Gittos
Two Thousand Pounds Adverts by Nicholson and Co
Nicholson and Co announce they have allotted two thousand pounds for the last drawn ticket increasing share value daily. They offer new adventures at one guinea and half a guinea with higher potential prizes, stamped tickets deposited at the Bank of England. Free terms and details available at their offices in Cornhill Westminster and Bank Buildings London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
Bellona
Boulogne
West Indies
Rodney
Machault
Granville
Land's End
His Majesty
Margate
le Raissnable
New Charlotte
Weymouth
Guernsey
Jerry
England
Martinice
Nancy
Willings
Newfoundland
Oporto
Oporto Bay
Nemours
la Gave de Cieron
St. Maloes
Gratton
Limerick
Nicholson and Co
Bank of England
Haifa
Fomalla Venture
King’s Arms
Bank
Cornhill
Parliament
Trees
Bridge Street
Westminster
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County of
Devon
Zam
John Rolle
Exter
Ridgeway
John Kentish
Upper
Tooting
Surry
Fale
Percival Pott
F.R.S. Acd
Bartholmews Hospital
T Lowndes
Fleet
J. Johonson
St. Paul's Church Yard
G.robinson
J. Bew
T. Cadel
T. Evans
the Strand
W.fox
Hayes
Holborn
Mr. Norton
I R
Lam
William Laurence
Rere
Londorn
Woode Street
Poultry Compters
Committee of City Lands
Crosby
Townshend
Wilkes
Sawbridge
Kirkman
Lewes
Plomer
Thomas
Hayley
Newnham
Wooldridge
Hart
Kitchen
Wright
Pugh
St. Thomas’s
Sheerness
Digby Dent
Poplett
Beatson
Corps of Engineers
Whitehall
Suffolk
Cambridge
Essex
Rannymead
Windsor
Eton
Maidenhead
Newbury
Campden
Gloucestershire
Stoke
Canterbury
Kent
Gustavus Holme
Dover
William Guerney
Luddenham
Benj. Hall
Charles Natrn
Milk House
Miss Balderston
Mr. Robon
Cheapside
Mills Tims
Watling-Breet
Prittlewell
John Fisher Buttock
Fe’onight
Manchester
Dr. Bond
St. Anne’s
Cornwal
William Davy
Gray’s Inn
Depuy
Pipe Office
Legg
Scarlet Dyer
Tao
Mtr
Eldiland
Iron Founder
Blackfriars Bridge
Chatham
Charles Patterson
London Bridge
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