Norton’s Drops Promoted By Testimonials From Many Cures
In a public notice, Norton’s drops are praised for curing scorbutic ulcers, corroding ulcers, scrophula, and other ailments with remarkable success. Testimonials name individuals in Kensington, Guernsey, and London, claiming rapid relief and restored health. The pamphlet and genuine seals are offered by Norton, with cautions against imitation and orders to contact his Galden Square address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
John Bampton
Cambridge
Thomas Trueman
Kensington
John Trueman
Thomas Todd
Francis Curtis
Ann Broxon
John Elly
Ann Bowdry
William Jones
Mappyeaffey
Fetter Lane
Theo
Ann Bowie
le Fevre
Cogdell-court Slver-street
John Williams
Henry Philips
Lan@inan
Pembrokeshire
Elizabeth Haden
Scoole-house
Hanoverstreet
Long- Acre
Hackney
Galdensquare
Piccadilly
J. Stockdale
No. 2
Bull-head-court
Nunzatefived
London
St. Anthonys
Letter From Berkeley Prompts Gloucester Election Interest
A 1776 notice from Berkeley Castle appeals to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Gloucester for votes to succeed a Parliament member in the House of Peers. The pamphlet, dated Sept 23, 1776, promises monthly publication and includes engravings, a fashion plate, and a song. Printed in London for G. Robinson, the notice touts ongoing Lady's Magazine issues and solicits reader esteem and patronage for the periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentlewen
Hereford
Foley
House of Peers
Thomas Harley
Berrington
Gloucester
George Berkeley
Berkeley Castle
Wale
Collyer
Hudson
TV HE Lady’s
London
G. Robinson
Patern Ofterrow
Remarkable cure claim for infant using Carmative remedy
A letter from Ann Leyborne 1775 describes a two year old infant Leyborne severely ill with digestive and bowel complaints during a Grenada voyage. After trying Carmitive remedy suggested by a witness, the child rapidly recovered and the letter urges publication of the account. It notes the remedy is sold by Francis Newbery in London with pricing and delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Grenada
England
Isdyy
Ann Leyborne
Alby
Infste
Francis Newbrey
Ion
St. Paul
Naval and Military Estimates Through Two Eras Compared
An abstract compares naval and military estimates from 1704 during Marlborough’s campaigns with 1775 under Gage in America. It notes totals of 4,647,140 and 4,886,651, citing campaigns in Europe and the Americas, with parallel claims about losses, manpower, and political strife including the Pretender and Scottish disaffection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godolphin
Prince George of
Denmark
John, Duke of Marlborough
Spain
Portugal
Low Countries
Rhine
Danube
West Indies
Ocean
Lings
Schellenburgh
Blenheim
Lord North
Treasury
Lord Sandwich
Admiralty
General Gage
America
Bolton Neck
Bunker’s Hill
Mystick River
Charles Town
Lexington
Concord
Boston Common
Boston
Germany
Flanders
France
Scotland
England
Kirkwall address on American disputes and Dunmore peers
The Gazette reports an address to the magistrates and council of Kirkwall about disputes in America and notes the election of the Earl of Dunmore as a Sixteen Peer of Scotland replacing the deceased Earl of Catz fills. Paris dispatches detail generous gifts from the King and Queen of France after the great fire. Two more transports are hourly expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwall
America
Earl of Dunmore
Scotland
Thomas Earl of Catz
Paris
France
Boston news of naval movements and frostbound rivers
Reports from Boston describe officers booked to sail in two days and several families to join. Orders push North American ships to readiness by the 15th. Harwich notes ice blocks passage to Helvoer fluys. A Dutch ship bound for Algiers is seized by Spanish frigates and taken to Leghorn. The Thames frost enables pedestrians to cross the river until a thaw arrives. Deserters report captures by Captain Manley and a brig from Antigua to Boston with rum and provisions. The Earl of Radnor title succession and a seat vacancy for New Sarum are noted. Committee decisions include bribery proof procedures and charity donations. Bread pricing by the Baker’s Company is set by the Lord Mayor. Obituaries and marriages are listed, with several notable deaths and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harwich
Helvoerfluys
Algiers
Leghorn
Kew
Thames
Manley
Lee
Antigua
Earl of Radnor
Jacob Viscount
Folkston
Harriet
Mark Stuart Pleydell
Jacob
New Saram
Econd
Rebecca
John Alleyne
Barbadoes
William Henry
Bartholomew
Edward
Lady Feversham
Tho. Tlales
Anthony Lord Feversham
Lord Folkston
Earl of
Radnor
New Sarum
Wilts
Sir Watkin Lewes
Sir Watkin
London
Stephen Selfe
Newgate
William Umfreville
Middlesex
William Ringrose
Whitechapel
Fan
Kay
Henry Owen
St. Olave
Hart-Streets
Edmonton
Samuel Strode
Devonshire
Grace Caulfield
Charles Caulfield
Ireland
Lewis Gilles
Mincingelane
John Swaine
Bedford Row
Elisha Biscoe
Ely
Court of Common
Pleas
Gray’s Inn
Tho. Rummer
Jobson
Blewit
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Theatre Royal
R. N. Nla
PROME
Signor Zuchelli
Mahon
Baker
Jones
Thompson
Wewitzer
Stephend
Dagueville
Valois
Reinhold
du Bellamy
Willems
Mailers
Fisher
North America
Otober
X.Z
Philpot-tane
Fenchurch-sireer
Sy G. Fordyce
M.D
St. Thomas's Hospital
Essex-treet
Strand
Tattersall
Turf
Hyde-Park Turnpike
Sean
Chesterton
Stilton
Match'em
Squirt
Fire
Mark
Syphon
Pumpkin
Tims
Maiden
Newport-street
St. Martin’s-lane
His Majesty
S Marine Fures
County of
Stoke
T. Foley
Clerg I
Longworth
J. Walwin
Dalby
Welbeck-street
William Leyborne Leyborne
Worcester Committee
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