The Hercules Prize Arrives Amid Calms and War Talk
A vessel named The Hercules Prize from St Kitts to London endured a gale near Moants Bay three weeks ago. In distress the crew jettisoned sugar and guns to lighten, while news from Newport and the Isle of Wight notes fort repairs and coast defenses. Market quotes show South Sea stocks steady and various government loan prices with lottery tickers listed.
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St. Kitts
London
Moants-Bay
Ludlow-Castle
Gila
Jamaica
Bein
Oo Bhatt
Newport
Wight
Yeni Er Dawfdown
Hurst Castle
Bank
Royal Exchange
London Dicto
Pram
General Quarterly Meeting of the Trustees at the Royal Exchange
Notice states the General Quarterly Meeting of the Trustees will be held at their Office behind the Royal Exchange London on Monday the 6th of February at ten in the forenoon. Those who have sustained loss by fire are urged to file claims for satisfaction. Constant attendance offered at Craig's Court Charing Cross for insurance of houses goods and merchandize from fire losses throughout Great Britain.
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Trustes
Royal Exchange
London
Craig's Court
Charing-Cross
Great Britain
Gedac
Dhe
William Cutice
Hall
Therm
Call for Surgeons Mates and Bridge Sewers Meeting
Notices call for qualified surgeons to apply for examination and appointment as Surgeons Mates on Her Majesty's ships. Also announces a meeting at the King's Arms Lombard Street to discuss the British sugar colonies and sanitary works. A Sewers session at Bridgwater invites experienced workers to view Highs Bridge and submit written repair proposals by February first.
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King’s Arms
Lombard-Street
Fewit
Somerset
Bridgwater
Highbridge
Fire devastates Crediton town destroying hundreds of dwellings
In August a violent fire swept through Crediton in the West Towne of Devon, reducing over four hundred and sixty dwellings to ashes within about ten hours. Many families were left destitute as public buildings and homes burned, including markets and wool firms.
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Crediton
Taft
Gredicon
Devon
Public Appeal for Effects Losses from Fire at Crediton
A debtor’s list details losses from a fire in Crediton with damaged houses and goods. Trustees named include Lord Walpole and Lord Fortefise, urging public relief and contributions through designated trustees in London and Exeter to aid destitute families.
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Robert Lord Walpole
Fortefise
Richard Lord
Rolle
Yonge
Bart
Jen and
Knight
the Bath
Hum
Wm. Courtenay
Financy
Gor
John Prideaux
Werede
Boucher 4Ray
Sam
Strods
R. Warwick Barts
Halves
Bampfylde
Exeter
Felix
Chichester
Bayer
Thomas Ackland
S of York
William A Morrice
Crediton
John Tickfeld
Stephs Shute
John Bond
Paddons
John Stac
Fon Terry
Teak
John Walker
Remmett
Atic
Tochgoody
Shute
Folin Lightfoot
Missing Norfolk horse stolen from Catton stable
Stable of Mr Richard Capps at Catton Norfolk reports a bay mare about 3 or 4 hands high with a star on the forehead and some white on the nose, feared to have a lame leg and pinched withers. The horse was bridled and saddled and taken from the stable on December 22. A one guinea reward is offered plus reasonable charges. Reward requested by Richard Capps, John Brown of Norwich, and Daniel Capps at the Coach and Horses in St John’s Square London.
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Richard Capps
Catton
Norfolk
Richard Carps
Cafton
John Brown
Norwich
Daniel Capps
St. John’s Square
Lonon
Hall
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Philip‘ Elston
Exon
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Folin Harris
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Wri Mbert
Peter
Foulkes
Chatinter
Theo. Blackall
John
Furseman
Chan
Cellor
Job Grant
Con
Barum
Cha: Hawtrey
É Folin
Reynolds
Waltram Harrs
Goldmith
Fleet-street
Nathaniel Patce
Cloak-Lane
Cheapside
Isendorf
Nickolas
Weneser
Register
Tuomas
Biaca
Goldsmith
Stacy
Toweood
Crediron
Andover
Hampshire
Grammar Free-School
Daniel Meaden
Maier
Eibiletsons
Parfitt OF
Ikhawn
Iris
Bid Inn
William Smellie
Avithin
Stilben’s Street
Pall-Mall
Lincoln
Abemsreet
Aflarmadse
Ao aitiEh Besine Asane & Anatomy
Paystex
Nicworss
G. Hawkins
He Neen Pats
J. Clarke
Royal Exchangé, Boakelléts
Lam Hewitt
Streeon
St. Martin'-Lane
Paul’s Court
Wood-Street
Wimbledon
Surrey
Kingston
Croydon
James. Hopkins
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