Unclear historical notice on theatre and treaty events
Fragmentary report describes plans for a New Year's Ode and drawing-room at Les James's, plus references to Windsor and Petersburgh, a treaty between Russia and Austria, and imminent orders affecting attendance and legal proceedings.
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Beclangham House
Sie
Josie Meher
Waischer
Les Jame’s
Windsor
Tor. Cay
Abe Wlonatl
Pacis
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Reform of the East India Company hailed by observers
The piece lauds Sir John Pic and the East India Company for national wealth gains, predicts near total self-sufficiency in foreign bills by 1792, and notes profits from Bengal and Bahar. It also discusses tea pricing shifts and alleged public demand for cheaper teas amid rising consumption and speculative market activity.
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East India Company
Asiatic Company
Great Britain
Bengal
Bahar
Crioa
Board of Gontvo
India
Cornwallis
India Company
Teas
Tinal Lots To Ciwids Among Their Friends and Ve Zbbours, ‘Nto
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Ships and trade notes mark busy port and political chatter
Yesterday the Eat India Company prep for Bombay and China departures as Capt. Foulkes leaves the Court of Directors. A new Indiaman Boddam launched at Dartford, bound for Coast and China under Captain Elliott. London Tavern ballad supper follows. Other items cover slave trade debate, European fleet movements, Czarist and Ottoman developments, parliamentary levies, and public charity at the Mansion House.
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Fia
Eat India Company
Bombay
China
Mears
Barnard’s Lower Dock
Dertford Green
Res
Nicholls
Africa
The Late Dr Walsh and his Fatal Treatment Misstep
The text recalls the death of Dr Walsh blaming a faulty self chosen regimen over medical advice. Attended by Dr David Pitcairn and Dr Willan, he overruled port wine heavy dosing against doctors wishes. Kennedy the surgeon cared for him but the patient persisted until too late.
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Walsh
David Pitcairn
Willan
Ey-place
Port-tviae
Cantary
Kennedy
Queen Street
Robbery on Bow Street Leads to Culprit's Examination
A brown paper box containing one hundred guineas from E d l s and Company bankers Lombard Street destined for Alfred and Co bankers Cambridge was found at the Green Dragon Inn Bishopsgate. Culman the thief was examined by Sir Sampson Wright about the robbery and the coin appeared in Coleman’s quarters. The house staff offered little usable information.
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Corporation of London
Thesigg
Alderman Gill
Pickett
le Mesurier
Deppey Wis Jerby
Deputy Berry
Breen
Simpions
Grosvenor House
Milbank
Tothill
Fields Bridewell
Fenwick
Jee Glehy Copper Works
John Wilkinson
Worcestershire
Jons Willkinson
Alog
Broxbournbury
Barnard Furnes
Mijrs E'dls and Company
Lombard Street
Cambridge
Metirs Alfred;& and Co Bankers
Wes Flcica
Green Dragon
Bishopfrate-Brect
Culman
Sampson Wright
Coleman
Sampson
Ships Arrive from London Maryland and India at Ports
The Elizabeth from London and Ann from London reach Limerick. The Thomaz from Gengay and William Byron from Maryland arrive at Portsmouth and GalSae. The Nottingham from St Ives runs aground near St Ives Harbour. repairs needed. The Tiangquebar from India reaches Leith Roads.
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Elizabeth
India
Leith Roads
Unclear Historical Stocks and Bonds Text Fragment
Fragmentary financial excerpt lists various stock terms, bonds, and cash values with references to percent rates and dated issues. Mentions include India Stock, South Sea Stock, New Navy Lottery Tickets, and Exch Bills, but legible details are minimal and no cohesive story emerges from the OCR.
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