Paris Epidemic Distemper and Court Power Struggles
Reports from Paris describe an epide mical distemper in the city with feverish colds and wide spread illness that is not mortal. Courtiers discuss the Duke of Orleans taking public affairs under pressure, with factions of Noailles and Conde contending for influence. The King’s favoritism toward Penthievyse sparks discontent while the Conti family eye higher post. The Princess of Conti warns Fleury that the Crown’s favor is misapplied to illegitimate lines, promising that future reigns would force new court alignments at Versailles.
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Paris
France
Duke of Orleans
Icis
House of Noailles
Conde
Marquess de Mailly
Duke of Penthievyse
Count de Thoplouse
Count de Thoulouse
Versailles
Burials rise and South Sea stock figures report week
Weekly diseases and casualties listed show increased burials with figures for Consumption and Drown'd Excessive Drinking among causes. Financial items note South Sea Stock at opening 100, annuities around 108, Bank figures at 140, and various government and company securities with prices and premiums.
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South’ Sea
South Sea
New South ‘Sea
Bank
India
Royal Exchange
Affo- Falic
London
Prem
Notice of Daily Attendance and Bridge Lottery Tickets
Notice states William and Benjamin Seward de LVI announce daily attendance at their office in Garraway's Coffee-house Great Sale Room for delivering fuel tickets in the Bridge Lottery. Purchasers may claim receipts by their successors who will ring or send to the office for free prize number authentication per the prize book published by the managers.
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William and
Benjamin Seward de LVI
Garraway's
Aid
Harrow Gentlemen Dine at King's Head Tavern
Gentlemen educated at Harrow School are invited to a dinner at the King's Head Tavern on Wednesday the 18th at three o'clock in the afternoon. Tickets may be obtained at the King's Head Tavern or at Mr Shuckburgh the bookseller near Span by Inner Temple Gate.
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Harrow
Harrow School
King’s Head Tavern
Chancery-lane
Fleets Street
Debtors to estate of William Adcocke urged to pay debts
Debtors to the estate of Mr William Adcocke late of Aldwinkle near Fhrapston in Northamptonshire are required to pay debts forthwith to Daniel York attorney at law empowered to receive them. Creditors are asked to send an account of debts and their nature to Mr York to avoid further action.
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William Adcocke
Aldwinkle
Fhrapston
Northampton
Draper
Daniel York
William Adcoke
Debtors Sought for Estate of Mr Needham at Hand-in-Hand
List of individuals indebted to the estate of Mr Needham of Cheapside. They are directed to pay their debts to Mr Thomas Sheywood, linen draper, at the Hand-in-Hand in Cheapside, who has authority from the executor to collect.
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Thomas Needham
Cheapside
Thomas Sheywood
Woven Button Makers Claim No Penalty Liability
An 18th century notice asserts that woven button makers, wearers, and letterers are not liable under prior Acts, despite advertisements implying penalties. It explains the intent to encourage raw silk and mohair yarn consumption and emphasizes public benefit, urging broad confidence in the trade.
Parcel of fine Teas for sale at Paris Manufactory Strand
Notice to nobles and gentry announces sale of a choice parcel of fine teas opposite the Greyhound Tavern in the Strand with fixed prices. Teas listed include Superfine Hy fon Congou green and Sanchong, with quantities limited to a quarter of a pound and strict no jest policy to prevent serapity. The seller explains goods are priced very cheap due to the seller going abroad.
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Paris
Greyhound Tavern
Beanford
Strand
Iviz
Ras B
Very
Congou
Lordship of Treville Property Sale In Chancery
Pursuant to a High Court Decree Richard Edwards Esq. will hear an Inquisition at Chancery Lane London on Tuesday February 14 between 10 and 12 regarding the Lordship of Treville Herefordshire with the Rectory Impropriate and a yearly value shown as 4231 pounds 6 pence. Details are available at Munster's Chambers.
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High Court of Chancery
Richard Edwards
Sid
Chancery-lane
London
Treville
Herefeys
Munster
The Second Eortion Essay on Caroline Queen Consort
This Day is publish'd price one shilling an essay towards the character of her late majesty Caroline Queen Consort of Great Britain printed for J and P Knapton at the Crown in Tudgater reer.
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Caroline Queen Consort
Great Britain
C.anner
P. Knapton
The Brubrick of the Church of England Examin’d and Consider’d
A 17th century catalog listing four religious works with prices and publishers. Topics include the Church of England’s service, miracles of Christ, catechism exposition, and meditations on faith. Authors include Thomas Penn, Alexander Jepnson, Benjamin Farrow, and Thenag Ken. Disease in OCR text yields some garbled names and places.
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Church
Church of England
Thomas Penn
Alton-Sandford
Princes Risborough
Bucks
Alexander Jepnson
A. B. Restor
Craike
Burham
Yvo
Brice
Sushby
Benjamin Farrow
Coningsboly
Lincolnshire
Thenag Ken, D. D
Bath and Wells
Prige K 5
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Mercer
Ludgate-Hill
Feng
Furuill
Hanover Square
Marlcon
Surrey
Robert Kranfbhy
Tothills Street
Westminster
J. Meres
Raily
Lucgate
Reehold
Winchester
Andrew Vokes
N. B
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