Licences for hire carriages and horses under 1779 act
The article records an 1779 statute taxing post horses and four wheel coaches, setting licence fees of 5s for hiring a horse and 5l for a four-wheeled chaise. It notes licence requirements by two or more Commissioners and penalties for unauthorised hire. It also mentions forthcoming licences from Lincoln's Inn and a special general meeting to lease tolls for trust farms, with bids open at the Angel and Crown on June 7. James Hutchinson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Jane
Great Britain
Flage
Sorfett
Lincoln’s Inn
C. BE. Beresford
T. H
Angel and Crown Tavern
Whitechapel Church
James Hutchinson
American Prisoners Relief Funds Update
The latest relief totals for American prisoners show funds received to support their welfare. Contributions noted include a donation of 3 d ry. and various smaller gifts from unnamed supporters, reflecting public backing for prisoner aid.
Multiple Lands in Carrarvon To Be Sold By Auction
To be sold to the highest bidder at the Harp in Conway Car narvon on Tuesday July 26 1979 in such lots as agreed and subject to conditions a freehold of the following charges tenements and lands in Carrarvon including Penrhyn Pearl and Glynn with various tenants named and rents listed The lands include Penrhyn Dowlais Pen y Belan and Pant y Nylyly and note rights of commoning on adjacent hills The sale is by private contract if disposed of meanwhile details from Mr John Hughes Cararvon authorized to treat for sale of all or any part
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harp
Conway
Carnarvon
Carrarvon
John Hughes
Cararvon
PECTORAL LOZENGES FROM BALSAM OF TOLU BY GREENOUGH
A 18th century advertisement for Tolu lozenges by T GreenoughChymist Apoth containing Balsam of Tolu. Sold also by Bayley and Rothwell with claim of medical benefits for coughs hoarseness sore throats and lung complaints. Counterfeit sales led to court verdicts and a warning to buy only with the lid inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greenough
Ladygate-hill
London
Cockspur-fireet
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
Tglu
Tr Greenough
Chym
Apothecary
No. Ie
Lud Gate-Hill
Ladies Dressing Cases and Perfume Goods Ad
An advertisement offers ladies dressing cases in various sizes with compartments for powder pomatum combs and writing material. Also listed are pomatum bottles scented powders rouge and pearl powder for the face plus combs wash balls and a range of perfumery and vanity items with prices. Sold by R Sangwine at No 38 Strand New Round Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Witten
S- Theatore
R Sangwine
Fienaf de Rafe
Strand
London and Ireland Naval and Military News Summary
London reports troop deployments in America and Ireland with hints of four Roman Catholic regiments to defend the kingdom. Also noted are ship actions and privateer captures near Gibraltar and the Atlantic, with convoys at Canton and ships at China bound for England, including the Pars and Defaculties discussions and merchant losses.
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America
Portmouth
Ireland
Lord Amherst
Lord Townshend
General Defaculies
Othr
Lord Cornwallis
Cabinet Council
Rogers
Wrymouth
Perroyeul
Elizabeth
Purveycuse
Osterly
Lloyd's
Cherly
Pondicherry
Rochford
Baird
Valentine
Ogilvie
Grosveror
Caxon
Northiigion
Durand
India
S. Hélera
Mercury Packet
England
China
Ragland
Defender
Lord North
Hamley
Earl Manefield
Fraser
Lardfotland
Layiton
Hillbsreegh
Collee
Glatton
Foxal
King George
Prince
Latham
Doveton
St. Helena
Oxeniy
Canton
Chatham
Gibraltar
Toulon
Piris
Childers
Roddar
Cape St. Vincent
Sunderland
Riga
Jannet
Richie
Scotland
Grantham
Falmouth
Carteret
Ditto
New- York
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W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
William Bayley
Venice
Cock Four-Street
New-Head Street
John Grosvenor
Holborn
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
Fice
Funero
H S Majesty
Beresford
Messrs. Harwick
Moore, and Co
Wilton
Hawes
Adack
Witton
Wilts
John Claris
Crase-court
Fleetstreet
John Tanner
Salisbury
John Thomas
L S. d
Wrexham
Grafton
Micklethwait
M. Per Fielding
Or. Walker
Milner
Amicus
Ward
Harriet
Mat
Lee
Holt Hall
Belford
Walpole, Clark, and Co
Bankers
Lombard-street
Welch
Rogers, and Co
Cornhill
Mildred
Walker
Grace-church-street
Chambers
Hercy and Birch
Bond-street
Thomas Boddington
Torbay
Pelican
du Monte
Youzard
Alicant
Marseilles
Cunninham
New York
Foster
Loffymouth
Dunkirk
Norway
Bet
Pitt
Plymouth
Lapwing
Liberty
Liverpool
Milford
Dominic
Martin
Newport Prat
Newport
Flanders
Mizen Head
Charming Molly
Hornet
Pine
Majeliy
Daphre
Charles Town
Phelason
Potterfeld
Maria
Georgia
Bolton
Hopkin
Prince Ferdinand
John
Bachelor
Hibernia
Chance
Chance, (Chooners) On the Same Voyage. Vhe St. Dyon
Dijoancis
Kent
Sussex
Northamptonshire
Coxheaths
Bewife
Royal Irish
Sandwich
Deal
Warley Common
Isis
Guernsey
Modelie
Sacuns
Falmorth
Andalusia
Nintz
Icaden
Montreal
Loulon
Sheerness
Frolland
Uattion
Dublin
Mrr. Ball
Nicholas-street
Mansfield
Athurst
Western
de Grey
Perryn
Nofolk
Skynner
Blackstone
Midland
Gould
Hotham
Northern
Willes
Buller
Oxford
Nares
Baron Eyre
Fleet Market
Marchioness
Carmarthen
Mr. Loucham
Welton
Oxfordshire
Tuday
Mile End
Maria Grims
Kenrick
London Bridge
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