13 Jan 1778
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 13, 1778
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a date span from the February 5th to the fifteenth and refers to events or actions occurring on both days. Specific names and places are unreadable, leaving only the general timeframe and repeated phrases about a date range.
A fragmented 18th century notice extols Dr James's Powder as a long tested remedy for fevers and related diseases. It warns against counterfeit preparations and cites an affidavit by Dr James confirming no other persons are entitled to supply the medicine beyond the stated proprietary form.
The fragment describes auctions and sales of books and libraries including works on education and English language, with pricing and format details. Mentions authors Catherine Macaulay John Ash and access points at Poultry and Charing Cross, plus numerous volumes, binding, and edition notes.
Collett advertises Catholic Pills at Tavistock Town Covent Garden promising to cure gout and a wide range of ailments by perspiration and urine. The copy asserts universal remedies for rheumatism, piles, jaundice, hysteria, coughs, asthma, and more, claiming vitality and extended life with no use of quicksilver or books.
A letter from 1777 praises MAREDANT'S DROPS sold by Mr Norton surgeon Golden Square London. The writer claims severe illness, relief after taking the drops, and invites inquiries for further details. Counterfeit notes warn buyers to seek genuine bottles with Norton’s inscription and signature.
The Continental Journal reports New York City in confusion with ships detained and others bought to leave town. Gates would command the army against New York, Arnold recovering abroad, and Parliament plans to repeal acts of 1763 with hopes for peace, while North warns of harsher war. Privateers, supply shortages in France and Britain, and various naval and trade updates fill the lettered dispatches.
Gentlemen of the county desire clarity from Lord Warwick regarding a meeting presided without the Lord Lieutenant consent or sheriff approval. They request information on the authority claimed and the county’s stance amid objections to the gathering.
High water at London Bridge expected Friday starting 18 M after 4 o clock. Afternoon peak around 19 M after Saturday morning, with stowed estimates and warnings for the river. Local authorities advise caution for river traffic and nearby embankments.
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