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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 29, 1789
Page
1
Readable fragments recount battles with the Austrians and Swiss, French and Flemish Patriots, and large stockpiles of arms seized or lost. Reports mention Dunkirk, Dunkerque, and various sieges, plus naval actions and contraband crackdowns. Weather and social notes follow, including Lord Bute retirement, debts, and charitable dinners.
A dated notice from office of commissioners in Des 1789 announces duties for the estate of farms and timber. It details letting terms at Somer Place on January 13, with a one year term beginning February and a payment schedule. The document lists contractual obligations, witness names, and terms for bid openings at Swan Inn with market value and covenant conditions.
Constant attendance is given at the office and at Craig's Court for proving houses goods merchandise and ships in harbour dock and building from losses by fire throughout Great Britain. Creditors are required to send their claims to Mr. Wettnorland solicitor to the executors and trustees and all persons indebted are required to pay the same forthwith.
An advertisement notes four letter-press sheets of The Whole Works of the Reverend James Hervey MA late Rector of Weston-Favel Northamptonshire. Price sixpence per issue, with weekly continuation promised.
The publishers announce a serialized life of Mr Hervey to be issued in fifty six numbers. Each number will include about four pages of letter press with occasional plates. The work will cover his life and a detailed account of his death written by a close associate.
The report notes inquiries into Customs officers at Loudar, naval appointments filling vacancies in the Victualling and Navy Office, and General Clarke possibly returning to England. It also cites Berlin and London agreeing on a future Dutch revolt stance, with contingents in Ghent and fragile patriot forces observed.
A lady troubled Pitt Spring twelve months with teary hands found relief after using a Drops remedy. Three five shilling bottles restored natural color and function, and she has remained well. The note asks to share this cure with others. Booksellers and Printers to the Duke of Clarence.
Fragmentary racing results from New Market include bets on a 1600 yard race with Lord Egremont and Lord Filley failing to win. Mentions of Oaks Derby and Buckingham actions appear with unclear winners and distances. Distinct names Griffin Shefney Guodison and Brother are cited amid uncertain outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR recalls multiple references to social events and people in Portugal and London. Names mentioned include Mrs Mary Ward and Mr Liam Southey along with places such as St George’s and Charlotte Street. The text also notes a late father and a mention of Hans Sloane, with scattered dates and venues.
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