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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 08, 1786
Page
2
A parliamentary debate centers on a Crown Lands measure, with Lordships arguing the bill oversteps royal prerogative and could affect the Prince of Wales and other royal heirs. Critics warn the bill intrudes on Crown property rules, while supporters stress practical needs for leases and public revenue.
An OCR fragment describes a tale of contraband beverages and secret routes around authorities. It cites cyder and Perry references and hints at a covert gathering near a rebel stronghold. The text mentions a corner location and officials, with a sense of danger and possible execution in a distant land.
The General Court of the Merchants Company will meet at the House in Leadenhall Street on the specified Wednesday from nine in the morning to six in the evening. The election of a Director will be conducted, with several members disqualified.
Long letter from the King to the Prince of Wales leads to suspending planned carriages and garden improvements. Resolutions allocate funds and forbear repayments to creditors, with Lord Southampton guiding the measure and the Queen, Princesses, and Windsor court to hear of the plan. The scene shifts to London and Windsor where officials discuss pay, policy, and public notices.
Stock prices and bond figures listed in a dense OCR snippet show bank stocks at various shorthands and percentages. The item names include Bank Stock, South Sea Stock, Navy and Oil shares, along with bonds and exchange offerings.
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