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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 16, 1788
Page
1
A dated 1784 notice lists stamp duty commissioners and presents a mosaic of verse about marriage, preferring wit to solemnity. The text interleaves names like PILOGUE and MATTOCKS with playful rhymes on wedlock, love, and social mores, reflecting period theatrical or salon chatter.
To be sold by auction on the premises starting Monday at Eleves o clock the rich elegant and modern household furniture includes bed linen china curtains goose feather beds carpets and mahogany items. Viewing Friday and Saturday before the sale catalogues available at several inns and from Mr Winstantey in London.
Statement notes dissolution of Ts Partnership previously run by Samuel Gaskell and his brother Roger Gaskeil in June 1786. It states new partnership with sons Samuel Gaskell and Moger Gaskell forming Samuel Gaskell and Co to manufacture fail canvas and rotten goods. Sworn before Justice Thomas Lyon in Lancaster County.
A fragmentary notice states a royal defender is defended by a gentleman of her station. Printed for G. Riebau at No. 34 Ruthen Street near Temple Bar. It advertises pamphlets on the Regency and a work marked for all readers.
Sir Joshua Reynolds delivers a lecture for the Royal Academy anniversary critiquing Gainsborough and Hogarth while praising modesty and judgment in Gainsborough. The report covers audience reception, comparisons to the French and Flemish schools, and notes on Gainsborough’s methods and limits.
A partial quotation discusses the great mental powers of the President and his preparations for both students and men of letters, suggesting his message could guide serious study and correct subject focus in capable hands.
Obituary notes the death of William Salter aged 70, with references to family and close associates. The fragmentary text mentions dates near Friday and names such as Thomas Cox and Paulit, plus locations like Nortis Green and Livere nce, indicating a memorial context and local ties.
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