Conveyance Logistics and Lottery Notices in 1785 Britain
General notice details post carriage of letters across Great Britain and Ireland with delivery times and routes. Includes Governor’s order, press of newspapers, and notes on a public lottery scheme by Sir Ashton Levy with viewing hours and museum prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Great Britain
Ireland
London
Genrral
Anthony
Foud
Bath
Norwich
Yarmouth
Newmarket
Thetford
Colchester
Lyfwichy
Mortingham
Leeds
Derby
Ludlane
Liverpool
Coventry
Litchfield
Portsmouth
St. Clement's Seethenead & Extrampion
Poole
Bell and Crown
Blue Boar
Hotsorn
Ficcadilly
Briffel
Apes and Devices
Sivan Svith
Laid Lane
Gloucester
Picveadily
Shrew Foury
Birminghan
Kidtermitter
Pewdiry
Bull and
Go Onjordy
Monroe
Pekan
Holbsra
Piccadilly
Sir Ashton
Levy
Guildhall
Thomas Waring
Manchester
Cuyy
New Suppled Light Guns and Twisted Barrels Marketed
Advert says Gana now offered with light guns or twisted barrels that emit a loud shot at ninety yards with No 4 shot. It claims sixty yard birds cannot escape and mentions testing by boreng method to reduce wounded birds in hedges. Available at Mellor, 6 Greyhound Lane, Whitechapel, gentlemen’s barrels for two guineas each. letters refused without postage.
Brinkwell’s Drops Claim Cure for Fits and Nervous Disorders
Advertisement touts Brinkwell’s Drops as a universal remedy for fits nervous complaints wind and digestive issues claiming instant control and cure after other medicines failed. It lists endorsements from eminent faculty and names multiple outlets including Bolton's Medicine Shop front of the Royal Exchange and apothecaries in Spitalfields Newgate Market High Wycombe with a price of 28 shillings and 3 pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkwell
C. Russ
Oler
Seld
Bolton
Royal Exchange
Mr. Clarke
Durham
National
Cockspur Street
J. Griffiths
Bricke Lane
Spitalfields
Mme, Muschins
Newgate Marke
Kanles
Backéatler
High Wycomb
Bucks
Sussex County Rabbit Warrens Farm Lands For Sale
Sussex County advertises several warrens and farm parcels for sale with long-term leases. Lot 1 includes an extensive warren with two dwellings and outbuildings on about 200 acres, Lot 2 a five-acre warren with a dwelling, and Lot 3 a 3.5 acre warren with a dwelling and outbuildings. Terms offer tythe-free land near markets, with valuations and capital opportunities described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendine
Lundy
Fea
Tenby
Marberih
Langhame
MreRichard Foley
Kiw
Haverfortwell
Mere Leavis
Wioneer
Cluimeredith
London
Barsiuta
Ferriukhatsy
Parliament Seating List From January Session
A damaged fragment lists members including Mr Smyth Mr Francis Mr Adington and Earl Surrey attending a January 1 session in the House of Commons. It mentions printing at John Stacks and a Royal Exchange address, with several surnames and places partially readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster
Southwark
Aldermin Skinner
House of Coniions
House of Commens
Poslile
Stalling
House of Commons
Mr.justy
Smyth
Francis
Adington
Uh Dentin
Earl Surrey
Career
Fox
Marvin
Plot
Burke
John Stacks Aley Oppatle Basingtote Hales Piccillys
Seateherd
Whitaker
Maria Jane
William. Riswardton
Royal Exchange
Hosiery Sale at Wilkinton's Nottingham Warehouse
Advertises a sale at Wilkinton's Nottingham Warehouse Holborn address for silk stockings thread cotton hose and woolen goods. Lists discounts up to 22 percent and prices per dozen or per pair, claiming best of its kind and weekly restocks from the manufactory. Includes various prices and items in a bustling 18th century merchant notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinton
Nottingham
Holborn
Police Chancery-lane
Everal Hundred
Duzetts
Betty Tory
Elegant Volume Announcement to Richard Sulivan
A February 1 notice announces a public edition printed in one large octavo volume on superfine paper dedicated to Richard Joseph Sulivan Esquire F.RvS PIS A. &e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Joseph Sulivan
Esg. F.rvs. Pis. A. &E
Unclear 18th Century Court Notes and Naval Dispatches
Wednesday night the king held court with dignitaries at Sta Jaree's while regiments, ships, and letters from Virginia were noted. Reports detail the 23rd regiment of foot under Sir William Howe, convicts transported, and various maritime incidents including the Peregrine, Captain Ray, and the Sabi. Observations include royal audience, courtly receptions, and commercial perfume notices in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacre
Sta Jaree
Hardy
Yeurday
Dicre
Willin Howe
Doncaster
Cenemionth
Ashire
Scotland
Virginia
Pate
London
Rephae Y
Bafl
Liverpool
Teeta
Tapas
Ray Bael
Peregrine
Shea
Alex Ceduiain Vagini
France
Dallas
Bows
Wimpas Boca
Saltfuy
Francis Powel
Clayton
Chestemoncif
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Richardson and Goodluck
Banke
Cornhill
Kis
White
Teventy
Bette
Ll & d
AL Sages
Pacha
Sapenee
Richardson
Gnodluck
Tle
Real Lottery Society
Meif Hazard
Wrencam
Ihardton
Goodfack
Tranticucas
Miehwadi
Nuapgs Bank
Charing Cross
Tery
Ar A
Carmarthenshire
Prici
Cale
Stine
Pamela
Chrifa
Grandafon
Aime
Cowathead
Earl of
Townshend
Leicesteshire
W. Bent
Pater-nofter
Univeral
County of
Sussex
Rabbit Warrens End Farm
John Moffat
M.D. Clarerum
Omar Af Sit Pateris
de Gilds
Gquideric Sempo
Logographic
J. Winlter
Shoute Quare
W. Richardson
N. B
Ee Faine Perton
Jacobo Gragore
Medicus Theoretica
Academia Edincog
Proigilors
Compton
Trinity Chapel
Conduit
Hanover-tquare
Cwelveo
Thames Dition
Surrey
Hare-tane
Thames Dutey
Homes
Suhotor
Gollen-fyowes
Gontigi
Bk Rida
Lon J
Gurs
Henset
Fergest
John Price
Kumer
Leadenhall- Street
Price
Hemet
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