Restraints on Prices Spur 18th Century Provost Letters
In a sweeping set of correspondence from York and Winchester dated August 1786, city mayors and traders discuss rising provisions costs. Letters detail wheat beef veal and poultry prices, export limits, and proposals to curb hoarding through markets, with notes from George Westlake and James Willie on urban price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westlake
London
Richard Jackson
Mavon
Butheler Ib
Bath
Edward Bushells
Humber
James Catherwood
Salt of Lemons advertised for stains and color preservation
An 19th century advertises Salt of Lemons as the ideal solvent for iron stains ink spots red wine and fabric stains on lace muslin lawn cambrick and other textiles. It claims pure lemon acid in dry form without spoilage and notes uses in jelly and sauces. Sold by Bayley and Lowe Cornhill etc at one shilling a box.
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Wincheter
Bayley and Lowe
Cockspur-street
London
Soktalfa
Thomas Guiding
Cornhill
Newbery
St. Paul's
Grosvenor
Turnstile
Holborn
A. Rothwell
Wew Bond
Price Ouse
Royal Patent for Friars Drops advertised in 1777
Abstract announces King George III granting Robert Grurk a patent for Friars Drops a medicine claimed to cure venereal disease scurvy rheumatism and strangury without mercury. It promotes rapid safe relief with minimal dosing and lists London shops and agents selling the remedy and patent information.
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KR. Grub
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Robert Grurk
St. Martin
London
Letters From Madrid Describe Siege And Political Moves Abroad
The report covers naval actions at Oran with 30 000 Moors forced back and a Spanish head displayed, plus the French plan to extend civil and religious liberties. It notes the Languedoc assembly at Montpellier, church politics, and a coin of European diplomacy. Also mentions Gustavus Adolphus monument plans, a ship launch at Lord Wallaghan for the East India Company, and a rescued brigantine La Française with crew losses.
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Madrid
Algiers
Africa
At- Oran
Languediere
Montpellier
Touloose
Lord Wallaghan
East-India Company
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Cuarty
Athena
Ian
Vane
Steiges
York
Marion
Haddon
Atte
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Leylig
Fepwene
Thomas Smleh
Mayer
Wincheler
Augest
Winchester
Bach
Carlisfe
Beaches Clift
N.B
Swayen
Ieee
Old Bailey
Lidpre-hill
Steel
Towerbill
Oxfort-street
Gikes’s
Micwen
Ratelif Highway
Mr. Ward
Barnary Tue Doge
Emo
D’eberstein
Brandenburgh-Antpach
Gustavus Adophus
Sweden
Gehoven
Thusingis
Agen
Germany
Prutsia
Highport
Northud
St. Mary's
Scilly
Daylighe
St. Agnes
St. Marys
Chereburg
Newoundland
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