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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 21, 1764
Page
4
A poor labouring man with a large family appeals to authorities in the London Evening Post. He complains coal prices are high, hindering bread for his family, and asks officials to investigate alleged coal dealer combinations and seek redress. He signs as BaxeBones.
A correspondent laments improper appointments of Agents and Residents to foreign courts. He cites a 30 year old fraudulent broker who fled with coffers and, by gifting some treasure to a famous Gin, was made M i and Pleny. He notes other dubious hires including a D-y 5 y and argues such practices disgrace the kingdom and must be stopped and remedied.
Letters from France Holland Genoa and Tunis report wartime events and a pope illness. Storms, heavy snow, and deep frost affect Copenhagen Konigsberg and Amurgh forests. Rumors of a Russia conspiracy surface as Harfch returns from Hungary with fortification upgrades and French engineers arriving. Versailles couriers hint at a defensive alliance among France Spain Austria and Sweden with no certainty.
London reports express great joy at the Hereditary Prince paying visits to Mr. Pitt and other trusted friends of the realm. Public esteem follows him for prudence and princely conduct. Extras from Pasir Motel de Saxe dated January 1704 note Teintaoill free of fixed return time. FE writes from Calais. he hopes to vindicate himself on return to his native country.
A London letter reports Mr M- met Mr Wilkes in Paris and expects return to England by Parliament. It notes Westminster indictments, grand juries, and petitions against blind haste, warning that Noli Prosequis threaten fair trials. Updates cover Caen prizes, Portugal troops, South Carolina trade, Edinburgh doctors, and Irish weather impacts.
Fragmented OCR text lists various price and stock figures with names like Ditco Old Ann and Ditto New Ann. It references fractions and numbers such as 84, 83, 1-half, 1726, and 1751 with unclear context. The readable facts show price notations and item labels rather than a coherent event or notice.
A historical notice promotes Pectoral Lozenges as a universal cure for numerous diseases and ailments. It claims safety and efficacy, lists various distributors in London and Britain, and asserts royal navy approval and charitable sale pricing. The ad emphasizes preparation by J Newbery and claims the lozenges prevent smallpox and support sea voyages.
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