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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 21, 1772
Page
4
A fiery public letter addressed to the Duke of Gloucester denounces him for contraband goods allegations and calls for accountability. The writer mocks royal pretensions, condemns French cabinet trade, and urges supporting English arts, manufactures, and national dignity while urging the prince to prove himself an Englishman.
By order of the executrix of the late John Dagnalls a parcel of land totaling 53 acres is to be sold by auction at the White Hart inn Watford on Wednesday August 5 at noon. The property includes 53 acres of arable land with brick earth and chalk dell, a public house known as the Windmill, a barn, and related rights. It is copyhold of inheritance, income from earth and dells about 2 guineas per year, with potential building site. Further particulars available from Miss Dagnall at Watford or Mr Burnfall in Berkeley-square. printed particulars in a few days.
By order of the executrix of the late John Dagnail a sale by auction will be held on Wednesday August 5 at the White Hart inn Watford Hert s at 12 noon The property includes Mansion House and gardens with river view and outbuildings The adjoining small house with garden plus a house garden and orchard with fishing rights on the River Coln two Lammas pasture grass two cottages and three other freehold tenements in Watford town Occupied by Miss Dagnall James Hay War Larkin and Francis Freeman For particulars inquire Miss Dagnall and Mr Burnfall as above
By order of the executrix of the late John Bagnall, a farm near Leverstock Green in Abbots Langley will be sold at auction at the Kite Inn Watford on August Wednesday at 12 o clock. The property includes a farmhouse, barn, stable, other offices, a large orchard and 6 acres 2 roods 5 perches of rich land in good condition with timber growing on the grounds. Details from Miss Dagnall and Mr Burnalh.
In separate lots by order of the executrix the estates of the late Mr Dagnallt will sell all rich crops of Wheat Barley Oats Pease and Tares now growing on the two farms above mentioned. Also at the same time the cart horses and some other articles will be sold. For further particulars enquire as above.
For sale by auction to best bidder at the Crown and Anchor in the Strand on Thursday the 76th of August at o clock in the forenoon in several lots or by private contract earlier. Norbury Park estates include Packensham Leather head Littlebourg Mickicham Westhumbk Norbury and High Ashurst with mansion house and royalties. Further details from Mr Brounton Holborn.
Postscript notes how newspapers spread puffery to push India stock values. The writer claims recent items misstate Mauritius military deaths ship losses storms and Bengal famine to sway public opinion. A real Bengal merchant letter is quoted to expose these deceitful depictions and protect readers from manipulation.
Jacob Mendez Furtado of London testifies about the detention of Joshua Lara and Sarah Lara in Paris in June 1772. He describes alleged officers of justice seizing Sarah, separating the couple, and placing them in confinement, with threats and travel bans for fourteen days. He claims health and freedom risks and his own passport difficulties.
The writer condemns monopolies by Company servants over cloths, bamboos, toys, cheese, rice, corn, brandy, salt, and broom stuff. He argues honest industry is crushed, urging ministers and directors to redress oppressors or face widespread harm and flight from the provinces. The dispatch casts a serious, urgent warning.
A London deposition from 1772 recounts Jacob Mendes Furtado claiming injustice for Joshua Lara and his wife Sarah Lara, British born in England. It notes his travel from Paris to London to present the case to State secretaries, with broader mentions of ambassadors, promotions, and public notices, ending with an advertisement for Astley’s entertainment in July 1772.
An admirer of the fair sex writes to the justice who tried Captain Robert Jones of the Artillery. A friend to merit signs as Chevalier and answers a letter, to be inserted in our next issue.
Hemet in Hemet presents a dental preparation named ESSENCE of PEARL and PEARL DENTIFRICE claiming superior efficacy for teeth and gums. The product promises enamel preservation, whitening, and gum health, with endorsements by WJ and Princess Amelia. Sold in London shops and Paris, price 26 6d.
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