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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 21, 1786
Page
2
A brief note shows garbled phrases and scattered letters. Readable items include partial words and isolated names amid inconsistent spacing and punctuation. The piece lacks coherent events or clear subjects to describe a definite news item.
The article recalls an Admiralty board meeting at Chacringoete, reporting on maritime orders and captures near Waterford and Waterford Bay. It notes the presence of the Court of Directors, proceedings regarding trade, and decisions impacting ships such as the Loyalty and the Lovally. It also covers weather, wrecks, and the ongoing whale fishery plans in the colonies.
The excerpt shows early theater notices including titles like Love for Love at Covent Garden and Emrogsa with DoctOR ANATOMIST, hinting at promotional blurbs for plays and performers. Names and lines are partially garbled but indicate staged works and venue references.
A damaged clipping reports the Covent Garden production Eioma a Rousseau inspired tragedy by Mr. Reynolds. The cast includes Holman Cowes Pupes and Miss Bountom. The piece notes a smaller crowd due to weather and praise for Mr. Ane and Mr. Mattucks with strong audience reception.
The record notes Abhay Laft marked by Rev Mfr Warren at Se Botolphs Aldgate and William Iatk of Plymouth to Mass Mary Longmead, Evy of the same place. On Monday a wedding was performed at Wrexham by Rev Puletton and others. The rest lists a Friday death, a noble title succession, and Old Bailey trials with two capitally convicted prisoners.
The article outlines a historic state lottery with tickets sold in halves and shares, listing prize categories and payout timing. It notes agents, brokers, and draw procedures, with prizes paid at the lottery office and a February drawing scheduled, including transfers of funds and the fate of unclaimed prizes.
The page shows fluctuating stock prices and mentions several tickers and figures in a disrupted line. It notes percentages and figures like 72 and 77 percent and references betting or lottery terms alongside financial terms. The readable fragments indicate market movement but lack complete company names or clear context.
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