Pettworth Politician Seeks Continued Support in 1779 Petition
A letter from Charles Wyndram of Petworth dated December 28 1779 to Southampton voters appeals for their continued confidence and future support as their representative in Parliament. He vows independence and fidelity to liberty, promising to regulate conduct by constituents’ interests and the country’s prosperity. The notice also includes advertisements for Dr James’s Analeptic Pills and various medical products, with pricing and shop details.
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Southampton
Iitd
Miost
J. ‘Clarke Jervobe
Eet
Ping’ Baving
Felfa
Shoreham
Boonabel
Fucces
Charles Wyndram
Petworth
Dr. James
Francis Newbery
St. Paul's
St. James’s
Bruton Street
James
Marehants Drops Cure Promises Leprosy Remedy
A testimonial from William Laurence (1779) advocates Marchant's Drops as a thorough cure for eruptions leprosy and a range of blood disorders. It claims rapid relief, broad safety, and easy use for all ages, with many London vendors and appointment details for purchasing and consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Laurence
Exposed Ministers Influence and British Policy Critics
The Printer of the London Evening Post attacks court intrigue and ministerial influence, accusing Lords Hillsborough, Sandwich, Mansfield, and Sackville of mismanagement. It laments Scottish power, names British missteps in America, and warns of war, conquest, or revolt unless a drastic change occurs.
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Bute
England
Earl Mansfield
House of Bourbon
Lord Hillsborough
France
Lord Sandwich I
Admiralty
Mas
George’ Sackville
Gower
Fatory
Bretandy
Wis
America
Ireland
Naval clash at sea near Spithead reported by Admiralty
Wednesday January 5 Admiralty Office Fan 3 reports Capt Marshall of HMS Emerald arrived after an encounter with Dutch merchant ships under Admiral Count Byland. Fielding sought to visit ships. permission denied. A volley from the Dutch frigates followed, a broadside from the Dutch admiral occurred, and ships with naval stores were stopped. The Dutch hoisted colours and resumed voyage while Fielding’s group withdrew with ships under convoy toward Spithead.
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Admiralty Office
Fan
Marshall
Emerald
Fielding
Count Byland
Permissior
Toh
Spithead
Plan for extra supplies avoids lottery warns on trade
London reports a Treasury plan to raise additional yearly funds without lotteries to spare trade and curb lower-class distress. Stocks slide by about a quarter percent as Dutch ships and stock commissions threaten public credit. Captain Alexander takes command of a new 26 gun frigate under construction for royal service at Lotham.
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Alexander
L'Otham
Letters from Hull and the Humber Signals and Prices
Extracts recount Paul Jones guiding pilots off the Humber in September and the capture of a polemic pilot Jackson with injury. It notes Surrey and Hertfordshire plan to curb pensions, prices of corn in Surrey, and the cost of living. It lists maritime losses, assaults, and several local marriages, deaths, and professions in Chatham and London.
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Hull
Paul Jones
The
Humber
Jackson
Jones
Surrey
Herts
County of
York
Mdibif
Yellercay
Prince of Bread
Holland
Paul Jaives
Surry
England
Lincolnshire
East India Company
Meang
Shorey
Lees Ee Eoutsdett
Pallard
Square
Chemfion
Marsh
Whitechapel
Daniel’ Wilson
Calham Tower
Hig
Catenton-street
Mirley
Greenland Coffee House
Shadwell
Wade
Limettouse
Frederick
Atkinson
Cheapsides
Howard
Amsterdam
Dentist Jacob Hemet Endorses Pearl Dentifrice in London
A historical notice promotes the Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice by Jacob Hemet the dentist to royalty. It claims superior teeth cleaning, whitening, breath freshness, and prevention of decay, markets solid wholefoile and retail by W. Bayley and J. Price in Leadenhall Street, price 2s 6d, with disclaimer of responsibility for third party claims.
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Jacob Hemet
Amelia
W. Bayley
Coe Bor
Leadenhall-street
N. B
Hemet
London
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Borough of
Earl of Dartmouth
Truro
Cornwall
Roche
Queen's Collége
Cambridge
C. Dilly
J. Mathews
T. Greenough
Chymis
Ludgate-hill
Jersians
Oxford
Tolw
St. Anthony's
Piccadily
John Norton
Marehamt
Norton
Kearsley
Tookller
Fleet-street
Francis’ Newbery
St. Paul's Church-yard
Hughton
Mrs. Randall
Royal Exchange
Robertson
Toyman
Crosby-square
Bishopsgate-street
M. Lane
Bokeller
Leadenhall Freer
Denham
Staioner
Union-sireet
Ginger
London Evening Po
London Gazette
Bridge
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