Notices of deaths and trades from a London week
A rag of reports covers deaths at Westbury Leigh Wiltshire and Fleet Prison- Rev Mr Norcross of Colne Lancashire dies after confinement linked to a criminal conversation verdict. Also Mrs Shuttleworth and Mrs Tuckwell die at lodgings in Walhamstow and Bur Street. From the Leeward Islands comes news of scarce bread but plentiful liquors and pork. Capt Wimble of the Revenge Privateer sends ship papers. prize cargo valued about 10000. A bank carriage of prize money arrives from Lisbon aboard the Biddeford. Francis, Capt Page, reaches Falmouth from Oporto with a prize claim for a Spanish vessel. A man jailed for smuggling hangs in Newgate, while South Sea stocks show no price and various bonds and annuities quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury-Leigh
Wiltshire
Wilton Phipps
Lts
Fleet Prison
Norcross
Colne
Lancashire
York
Walthamstow
Shuttleworth
Exchange Alley
Tuckwell
Bur-Street
St. Katherine’s
Leeward Islands
North America
Wimble
Biddeford
Lisbon
Falmouth
Newate
South Sea
India
Royal Exchange ,Assurance
London
Eygli Wapese Gil
Sab Talhes
Difc
Nomination for County Parliament by Thomas Sergison
A Lewes petition from May 23 1741 outlines a meeting of Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders nominating Thomas Sergison to represent the County in Parliament in the room of the late Fames Butler. Sergison appeals for votes and interest, signing as his most humble servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Inn
Lewes
Meeting of Merchants Taylor School Gentlemen at Salutation Tavern
On July 18 1741 notices invite gentlemen educated at the Merchant Taylors School to meet at the Salutation Tavern in St Nichols Lane Lombard Street on Friday evening the 24th instant at seven o clock for special affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant. Taylors. School
Salutation
St. Nicholas-Lane
Lombard-street
Lsfant
Bank Job and Hospital Land Purchase Notice 1741
Notice announces a £300 reward for the arrest of John Waite, a Bank of England employee, missing since May 13 1741 with East India Bonds. It also records a Hospital committee purchasing Lambs Conduit Fields land for a home for exposed and deserted children and lists subscriptions and collection points at several City firms and offices. Harman Verelft, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton-Garden
Lamb’s
Southampton- Row
Bank of England
Joseph Hankey
Meeting at Felfted Church for Gentlemen from Essex
Gentlemen educated at Felfted School in Essex are asked to meet at Felfted Church at ten o clock in the forenoon on Thursday the 6th of August after Sermon to dine at the School. Tickets five shillings each. Tickets from C Bathurst at the Cross Keys opposite St Dunstan's Church Fleet Street. Also notices: debts owed to William Midford late of the Inner Temple should be claimed in writing to Leonard Martin, and all indebted shall pay forthwith. The next issue to include Red Britannia Notice with Parliament list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felfted School
Essex
Felfted
Agsey
Gopsalve
C. Bathurst
Cross-Kys
Sc. Dunstan
Fleet-street
Frances Leigh
Wiggan
County of Lancaster
William Midford
Inner Temple
London
Leonard Martin
Cole Ponte Garey Streec
Leonard’ Martin
Wall Re. Publi
Gréat
Britain
D. A. W. Millan
Bontan Cow Ward Ss
Menty J
Warton
Notice of Captain Kaedler Candler’s Death and Lost Effects
Captain Joachim Frederick Kaedler alias Candler died in Jamaica around 1728 to 1730 after years of residence. He is believed to have left substantial effects. Servants or others who can account for or locate the missing estate are urged to report to Captain Samuel Fitts at the Jamaica Coffee House in St Michael’s Alley, Cornhill, and may receive encouragement or a reward proportional to the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joachim Frederick Kaedler
Candler
Germany
Jamaica
de Fidandler
Samuel Fitts
St. Michael’s Alley
Cornhill
Notice on Roadside Lodgings for Nobility Attendees
A historical advertisement warns travelers from London toward Tunbridge Wells to beware of impostors offering extravagant roadside accommodations. The master of the inn requests not to be blamed for any impropriety and notes the issue has reappeared this year, despite prior reprovals by noble families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fir Crown
Sevenoakes
London
Tunbridge Wells
N. B
Deserters from Regiments Sought by Basingstoke Order
July 1 1740 notice lists John Hichcox Edward Powell and John Clever deserters from Privates in Cavitie ish regiment and Helms company brought to Basingstoke scene. They stood 5 foot 7 to 5 foot 8 and 23 to 27 years old with varied complexions and scars. They fled prison after suspected robbery and a reward of two guineas each offered for capture by order of commanding officer or Captain Leved in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A— Cavit Ish
Helm
John Hichcox
Scurbridge
Worcestershire
Seloke
Edward Powell
Kinver
Scaffordshire
John Clever
Great Bowden
Lincolnshire
Delaver
Basingstoke
Leved
London
The Entire Works of Mr Scarron In English Editions
The edition lists multiple volumes including Vol. 5 containing the romance of a company of stage players in three parts, Vol. 2 featuring his novels histories letters and characters. Translated by Browne Savage and others. Printed for several publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Knapton
Osborn
J. Clarke
Birr
D. Browne
H. Whitridge
Shackburgh
T. Saunders
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Vee Prem
Thomas Sergison
John Waite
Waite
David Legros
Villany
Robiery
Arid Dutovery
Ewente
Geneh
J. Huggenson
Sword and Buckler-Court
Crown Tavern
Ludgate- Hill
Holbourn
Bubley
Henky Bolng&y
Sen
George Inn
Willoughby Rhoads
Bull and Gate Inn
W.R
Angel Inn
Gallowtree Gate
Leicester
William Mason
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