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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 05, 1780
Page
1
Letter from John Fuller dated February 3 1780 thanks Southampton officials for support in Parliament election and pledges diligent service and zeal to constituents seeking reelection at the General Election.
A collage of notices including petitions for county reforms, military bounties for Jamaica recruits, electoral address from W Baker, living appointments for clergy, maritime dispatches, marriages and deaths, and a quirk about a Kent Street maid’s unusual sleep episode. Names include James Allen, Mr. Henderson, Admiral Barrington, and Sir George. London, January to February 1780.
An advertisement touts universal pills and cordial drops as cures for urinary disorders fistulas piles gout and other ailments. It claims fast relief in eight to twelve days for venereal disease and promises no relapse with its perfected method. It provides a London style address for orders and asserts infallibility of the treatment.
Property sale notices list Thomas Pearce Mary Biliinge Mr Herring Mrs Brooking and Mr Devry among holders. Includes Manor of Murton and multiple farms and cottages with sale by private contract at the King's Arms Inn Plymout on February 21 with noted old incumbent at Bates Fleming rectory.
A varied display of dressing cases with powder pomatum combs and writing supplies for travel. Scented pomatum and white powders promise bloom and skin care with prices from shillings to pounds. Includes rouge pearl powder and assorted perfumery, wholesale and retail at No 38 Strand.
In London notes dated Monday February 7, Sir George Rodney reportedly drew near Cordova's fleet near Falmouth as Molly and James passed. Captain Mackenzie, newly arrived from Cadiz, relayed news of a nineteen-ship Spanish squadron under Don Lewis de Cordoval patrolling to ambush Rodney near the Rock of Lisbon.
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