Large Freehold Estate Auction in Lincolnshire
An auction notice by Mr Skinner for a large freehold estate between Louth and Grimsby in Lincolnshire. The property includes over 1600 acres of meadow, pastures, and arable land with manor rights, timber, and a mansion and outbuildings. The estate sits on the river with market access, offering a yearly rent around 800 pounds and potential mortgage terms. Also advertised are shoe polish and a caution about counterfeit liquid boot blacking from W Bayley of Cockspur Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Garraway
Cornhill
London
Louth
Grimsby
Lincoln Pananihg
Ludeqrough
Ami Neir
D.rarms
Anausi
George
Leprosy Cure Advertised Drops Offer Uncertain Claims
A 1779 London advertisement touts Merchant's Drops by Norton of Golden-square claiming to cure leprosy and many ailments by cleansing the blood. The notice asserts safety for children and pregnant women and warns of counterfeit imitations using forged signatures. It lists outlets and price at half a guinea per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berk
Norton
Golden-square
Piccadilly
London
John Norton
Marchant
N. B
Kearnley
Francis Newbery
Se. Paul’s
Houghton
Randal
Newton
Union- Arcot
Ginger
King’s School
Westminter
Teeththe Gums and Teeth Aches Tinctures Advertised
Mr GREENOUGH presents TENCTURES for Teeth Gums and Teeth Aches claiming to cleanse teeth, whiten them without enamel loss, stop gum decay, freshen breath, and relieve toothache quickly. Sold in London by Greenough and Newbery with a labeled guarantee, noting counterfeits and asserting authorizing labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
Francis Newbery
St. Paul's
Thomas Greenough
Competing 1779 parliamentary appeals from Shoreham and Southampton
Charles Wyndham and John Clarke Jervoise publish public appeals to electors in 1779. Wyndham declares independence and intent to serve Shoreham borough, though not residing there, promising liberty driven conduct and neighborly support. Clarke Jervois thanks Southampton freeholders, pledges obedience to constituents and focus on county prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. R. Goring
Shorham
Bamber
Charles Wyndham
Pevnworth
Southampton
Dr James's Analeptic Pills Promoted for Rheumatism and Venereal Cure
Advertisement outlines Dr James's Analeptic Pills as effective against rheumatic and gouty complaints, digestive disorders, and head aches. It claims superiority as a general family medicine and lists sale points at Francis Newbery jun. No. 45 Cheapside and Breton Street. Also promotes venereal disease treatments from a London dispensary at No. 16 Golden Square with patient home visits on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jam
Francis Newbery
Dr. James
St. Paul's
Cheapside
Quack in Covent Garden Advertises Mercury Powder Cure
A London advertisement by an old practitioner from Tavistock-row Covent-garden claims a simple powder of quicksilver can cure obstructions in the urinary passages without bougies. He challenges the medical faculty to produce a single fair case after twenty years of complaint and declares he will no longer sell his powder. He invites inquiries before two in the afternoon or after five in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surgeons Company
Golden Square
Piccadilly
London
A. B
England
Tavistock-row
Covent-garden
London Gazette Notes Imperial Celebration and County Appointment
From Fan 1 Petersourgh December 7 says Sunday marked the anniversary of her Imperial Majesty's name day with a brilliant Court display morning and evening ball. The Empress was absent due to indisposition. Dihlix Castle December 22 reports Charles Earl of Bellomont, K B, appointed Governor of County Cavan by the Lord Lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Gazette
Fan
Petersourgh
Dihlix Castle
Charles Earl of
British dispatches and naval news from London and the Atlantic
London reports Saturday dispatches from the Admiralty via Sir Peter Parker with notes on Spanish operations west of Setties. The Peacock brigantine arrives at Mount's Bay carrying intelligence. Dutch ambassadors are ordered home. prisoner exchange talks with France proceed. Parliament pensions total over six hundred thousand pounds annually. East India fleet ready by month’s end. Letters from Paris and Hamburgh detail sieges, prizes, ship captures, and naval movements. Local notices include marriages, deaths, and economic conditions in Yorkshire.
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Admiralty
Peter Parker
Mount’s Bay
Cornwall
Carlel
England
France
Ig Tohvoy
General Post Office
Falmouth
West Indies
Rowley's British Snuff and Tobacco advertised cures
An 18th century advertisement touts Rowley's British Snuff and Tobacco for head-aches deafness dizziness palsies and apoplexy. Endorsed by Charlotte Duchess Dowager of Somerset and other notables the products are sold in pocket boxes for 6d and quarter-pound quantities in taverns inns and public houses. The notice warns of counterfeit blends and stresses the James Rowley name on every packet and availability through London Coffee-house Ludgate Hill and printers/booksellers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Somerset
James Rowley
London
Ludgate-hill
High Water Times at London Bridge
Readable notes report high water events at London Bridge with morning and afternoon tides on Wednesday and Thursday. Times include after 1 PM and 6 AM marks with minor variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bridge
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Cecil
W. Bayley
Per
Foes
William Bayer
Sersant
William Laurence
Borough of
Shoreham
J. Clarke
Jervoise
Newport
Paris
Désraigne
St. Brieux
Savannah
Namz
Comte
Lincoln
Isle of Beaufort
Greneda
John Sladen
Resolution
Lifon
Lisbon
Kitt’s
His Majesty
Mons. le Fréar
Martinico
Hamburgh
North Sea
Flanders
Bellona
Francis Finchley
Hull
Elbe
Cadiz
Oriflame
Lima
Carcaflone
la Carentam
Martinica
Havre de Grace
Jersey
N. S. Calisteo del Gaudia
Don Almanza
Havannah
Old Spain
Arbuthnot
Kingston
Jamaica
Dove
Cowes
Price
Vestal
Deptford
Gorge Keppel
Earl of Bristol
Augustus Hervey
Wiliam Hervey
Frederick
Derry
Bristol
Charles’ Townshend
Stanhope-street
May Fair
Yorkshire
Richard Brown Dignam
Newgate
St. John’s Street
Bow-street
St. John’s-street
Sol
Brown
Carter-lane
De&tors Commons
Alterton
Battle Bridge
Ivory
Hindelveiton
Norfolk
Joshua Larwood
John Flughs
Temawr
Wales
Daniel Bristow
Farnham
Cacket
Godalmin
Edmund Drew
Wimbedon
Hunter
M. Hunter
Bath
Baker
Lamb’s ‘Conduit
Rowley
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