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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 01, 1786
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows discussion of a bill concerning the sale of crown lands and management of revenues. Proceedings reference commissioners for land revenue, oaths, and contracts with Bank of England, with provisions for rents, valuation, and certificates of sale.
The text presents a confused OCR capture describing proceedings on a land revenue bill and related governance topics. It references commissions, duties, and appointments, with scattered phrases about the king’s realm and property, but details are obscured and inconsistent.
The text outlines that funds paid into the Bank of England are to be used to buy three percent consolidated Bank annuities. Transfers must be made and accepted by the Commissioners on behalf of the Lord High Treasurer of England. Provisions ensure MPs serving as Commissioners may remain in Parliament, with the act taking effect after Royal Assent.
A publisher notice in Butler's edition describes the continuation of Hargrave's Coke commentary on Littleton. It lists availability of earlier numbers and parts, pricing, and instructions for purchasers. It notes future parts may be issued separately as the work progresses toward completion.
A fragmented 19th century catalog note lists Corton and Adorement of Anticot volumes and modern bite works. It mentions J. Frencu and various booksellers in London and Fleet Street with prices and distribution details.
An 18th century music catalog advertises The Songster’s Magazine with a frontispiece and twelve numbers of Ninety six pages each. It lists numerous songs, ballads, operas, and theatrical pieces across venues in London and nationwide, highlighting sentimental and humorous pieces and works by renowned poets.
Abstract of a royal patent granted to Re Grubb dated June 13 1777 detailing a remedy called Friars Drops claimed to cure fever heat and related disorders. The notice lists sales venues and names merchants and locations where the drops are sold or promoted.
The document records an 18th century commercial treaty between France and Britain drafted in Paris. It covers reciprocal tariff rules for articles of commerce, exceptions on hardware and wines, duties, storage, and navigation terms, with clauses limiting application to the two nations and dates around June 16, 1770.
Leeborn notes Chevilier Emo retreat before Stax aided by Algerines who sent ships boats and troops to help Venetians. Grand Master rewards Madame du Frenoy with a ruby bracelet for remarkable courage when pirates boarded her Tartine voyage to Genoa and the Marquis de St. Christean crowned her with laurel ashore.
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