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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 15, 1765
Page
4
A Brutus letter warns that excises and sweeping powers threaten liberties as Parliament debates suspensions of habeas corpus and land tax continuations. The author argues broad public posting of laws is needed to prevent penalties for angling failure and urges the public to oppose first steps toward subverting rights.
A long London Evening Post fragment covers LONGITUDE RACES at Ascot Heath with winnings by various horses and riders, plus notes on Cambridge Black-Heels and White Fiber's Witch. It also details Derive events from Grosvenor Square including Harriot’s birthday poems and a mix of political, naval, and court notices from 1765, with racing results, marriages, deaths, and social chatter.
Fragmentary 18th century shipping notes recount several vessels from Florence and London routes. The Polly from South Carolina sprang a leak and was beached at Hampton Virginia to be cut down. The Prosperous and the Dove from London arrived at Shields. Imports include 630 quarters wheat from France, Muscovado and pepper from Hamburgh, and yarn from Frain Holland. Exports mention feed for Portugal and goods for Jamaica. Market mentions various stock quotes and bank rates amid weather and river conditions near London.
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