United Company grants seamen bonuses for volunteers
EAST-INDIA-HOUSE June 30 177. The United Company resolves to grant ten shillings per man for volunteers entering service aboard the Majestys ship. Bounties include three guineas to first volunteers and payments up to two thousand pounds, with various sums for different ranks, paid on board without deductions.
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Harp sale in Carnarvon county lands list in July sale
Auction notice for freehold farms and tenements in Carnarvonshire to be sold to highest bidder at the Harp in Caway. Details include names of tenants, rents, and properties with private arrangements possible before sale. Reminder and publication notice of The Remembrancer accompanying Pamphlet on the American Revolution.
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Harp
Caway
Carnarvon
John Lloyd
Sterratt
CaeG-kaohn Jones
Ferrybach
Samo Reid
Eny Belan
William Hughes
Hugh Thomas
Giyan Wittiem Oren
Thomas Evans
Llandidno
Hugh Jones
Penthyn
Conway Albreids
John Hughes
Congress
Philadelphia
England
America
J. ‘Almon
Burlington-Hsoufé
Piccadilly
J- Bew
Paternofter-row
Gad F. Sewell
Cornhill
Svrom
Universal Pills advertised for numerous ailments
An advertisement claims Bever’s universal pills cure urinary issues fistulas piles scurvy palsy nervous disorders and more in eight to twelve days. It promotes a cordial for greys whites feminine weakness strangury virility and promises cures without cutting or external applications. Address given: No 7 Tavistock Row Covent Garden before 2 pm or between 5 and 8 pm.
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Bever
Amy Bongie
Tavistock-row
Co- Wen-garden
Stamp Office Notice of Licenses in Various Districts
Commissioners announce the authorization of licensees across counties for one year from July next to issue printed tickets and papers including the Stamp Office Weekly Account, listing numerous names and districts from Arundel to York, with admissions of multiple counties and parts therein.
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Fune
Stamp Office
C. E. Beresfo
Breeches and Licences for Carriages Dictated by Commission
A late 18th century notice outlines licensing for four wheeled carriages and post coaches. It requires owners to mark each door with legible details including owner name city and license number, and to travel with a posted certificate. Penalties apply for noncompliance.
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Mambamnnowne
Ieee
Ourae
Pott Butler
Lee
Dafank
Paris
Ais
Chaifes
Christian Rhame
Notice of licensing auction and dockets for hired carriages
The document announces the session of Parliament granting licences and issuing tickets for horses to hire and disallowing carriages and diligences. It lists posting sites at Brentford Hounslow Staines Uxbridge Edgware Barnet and dates from June 28 to July 4 plus officials John Brettell.
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Rgeons
Brentford
Jane
Hounslow
Staines
Janet Uxbridge
Edgware
Barnet
John Brettell
Thunder of vengeance on Lord North urged in 1779 letter
A London Evening Post letter from Newcassils dated June 26 1779 denounces Lord North and ministry for their conduct and alleged majorities. It forecasts public vengeance and describes a race ground display of effigies burnt with gunpowder in a mock execution. The writer condemns government expedients and mocks political figures including the Minden Hero Judge Jeffries Jemmy Twitcher and Sdwney Weathercock while noting a race week spectacle.
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North
Minden
Jefferies
Jemmy Twitcher
Sdwney Weathercock
Woolfack
Creol
Privateer reports capture and convoy notes near Groix
A July 2 letter from Paris and Funes notes the Esperance privateer carrying the English sloop Friendship into Lorient with beer iron and ale. From L Orient on the 18th Le Monsieur frigate brought four prizes into Groix taken on the 11th 13th and 14th of the month. The captured ships formed part of a nine or ten sail Ireland to Jamaica convoy all laden with provisions.
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Paris
Funes
Fechamp
Esperance
Friendship
L’orient
le Monsieur
Groix
Ireland
Jamaica
Last French mark sparks new Britain Spain dispute
Fragmented report details a volatile era with naval actions, privateers, and prizes. It notes Admiral Kepper’s mission and captures near Guernsey, the Rochelle, Thetis, and other vessels, plus cargoes and prizes. It also mentions market rents, highway robberies, clerical appointments, marriages, and notices of deaths in a crowded 18th century scene.
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Madrid
Kepper
New Lloyd*s. Coffee
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Lewer
Duke
Comnberland
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East-India Company
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Somerset
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Manchester
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Kend
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Bentry Heath
Essex
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William Dawson
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Eig
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Eac
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Countess of Hillsborough
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Kentira Town
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