Exeter Races 1763 August Meeting Purse Details
Exeter races of 1763 announce two four mile heats for a purse of fifty pounds on the hall downs and a later run for hunters used last season. Entries due eight days before racing at Plymouth, with bridle saddle and guineas stakes, judges to settle disputes.
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Exeter
Hall Downs
Hoyse
Macchies
Plymouth
Seft
Onvas
Devon
Bach
Chenipresent
Jess Chan
Eich
Che Ne
Chen
Reue
oSee
Stratford upon Avon Race Week 1763 Strives for Fifty Pound Purses
Stratford upon Avon plans two race days on August 23 and 24 for purses of fifty pounds and a Town Plate. Entries require subscribers, with fees and conditions for horses under and over specified ages, saddle and bridle gear, and weight constraints. Also details on entrance, subscriptions, and penalties, plus a cock fight between Birmingham and Stratford on race mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Upon Avon
Horkes
Rober
Hirace
Pate
Falta
Guinea
Sxipwith
Birmingham
Stratford
Heber
This Day Was Published Price 2s 6d King of Prussia Campaigns
This Day reports a translation from Berlin of Memoirs on the King of Prussia campaigns and reasons behind conduct in war. It notes the value of conciseness and veracity in archival memory and urges readers to study the memoirs for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Berlin
Frederick
Racing Purse Notices and Stolen Mare Alerts 1763
The document lists horse racing purses for events on September 22 and 16 at the Red Lion Wykt Copp and warns entrants must meet weight rules under the King's Plate. It records entries for four mile heats with stipulations on standings and a subscription of fifty pounds. Also notes a stolen bay mare from Portsmouth with a reward and describes other stolen or missing horses with identifying marks and rewards, plus stray property notices and import pricing for rum and brandy in Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheahota
Asley Thabe
Aly
Log Clive
Thomas Hill
Gentlemens Park
Churslay
St. -O
William Williams
Bigshir
Che Raven
Che Talvor
Red Lion
Dhe Seanwards
Charlton Leighton
Thomas Johnes
N. B
Heber
Tolen
Portsmouth
Willian Wirrel
Callat
Preston
Ailton
Rabie
County of
Lancaster
Law
Pretton
N.B
Priton
Gorge Brun
Coipping Narton
Oxfordhire
George Brain
Shinley Street
Warming Pans Patent by John Wood Bradford
Public notice describes warming pans claimed to prevent damp beds and odors, with copper brass tin or silver versions. It warns against imitation and lists makers John Wood and associates, with patent wording and instructions for sale and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stas
Parsons i Healths
John Wood
Bradford
Properties for Sale and Auction Across Several Estates
Multiple freehold properties and farms are offered by auction and private treaty in various counties. Listings include houses, gardens, and lands with detailed rents, occupancies, and viewing times. Prospective buyers are urged to contact listed solicitors and agents such as Mr William Chappell Nottingham Mr Brough Newarke Trench Mr Pares Leicester Mr Warkinson Loughborough Mr Jackson Furnival’s Inn London and Mr Leigh Solicitor for particulars and private treaty chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chappell
Nottingham
Joh Brough
Newarke
Pares
Leicester
Warkinson
Loughboftitakes
Jackson
Furnival’s‘ind
London
Fountain Inn
Porthwourh
Satn
Anderton
Leigh
Atorhey
Biddr
Star’ Ius
Sourhampton
Ronfey
County of
Leith
Star Inn
Orany Perfoy
Prvate Gontratty
Houf
John Serjeant
Uroxecer
Stafford
Jock
Nobot
Uroxeter
Pardoe
Lincoln
Boyer
Newcattle
James Walters
Bluxton
Stoue
Sraflgodthire
Bath road highwayman marked by pistol and purse discovery
In Gloucestershire a likely highway robbery is traced to a man arrested at a blacksmith shop in Chatford-bottom after a roomful of witnesses identified him. Pockets held pistols and a head of lead confirm the charge. the fellow confessed to past robberies across Cheltenham, Malmesbury, and Tetbury as towns gathered to witness the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country News
Weyman
Rutter
Cirencester
Golden Valley
Hampton Road
Gloucestershire
Gloucester
Fe’nnicht
Maninguthshire
John Martin
Overbury
Anna Kinloch
Chipping Norton
Chatford- Bottom
Bath Road
Alfory
George
Pisley
Malmeshur
Tetbury
Nayler
Sherborne
Thomas
Mediycett, Esq
Milborne Port
Thomas Hutchings
Elggs
Compton
Handon-hill
Norco
Dorchester
John Gould
Rufous Tuck
Dayen
Port News Aboard Ships Arrive and Sail to London and Weymouth
The Plymouth full port records note arrivals and departures on July 23 to 26. Vessels include the Prince of Wales from Martinico for London, the Stort from Granadoes for Weymouth, Berry and Crown, Endeavour and others for London, and ships arriving at Newcastle and from London. A Dutch man of war also arrived alongside Royal ships and transports, with multiple crews listed.
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Plymouth
Prince of Wales
Cox
Martinico
London
Newcastle
Thomas
Patience
Jerrard
Dial
Yelerdy
ProMia
George Town
Spencer
Kiet
M 'Grata
Giriegshipe
Also Mentioned on This Page
the India Company
Galton
Jamaica
Charles Wenman
Royal Exchange
Ood
Greenyandonia
Fez
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