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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 28, 1772
Page
1
A letter from Humanus in Portsmouth dated March 26 appeals to the Lords and Gentlemen urging a motion to call the question on free importation of all provisions for a limited time. It reports widespread destitution, cites a labourer who hanged himself over bread hunger, and argues lowering prices is needed to prevent theft and social upheaval.
Letter from the Hague reports Col. Keith, English envoy, sought direct access to the Danish King but was referred to ministers. Keith insisted on speaking to the King and warned that failure to treat the Queen with due respect would provoke a strong response from the King. Other items note elections, ship arrivals, militia movements, and local distress over bread and famine fears amid war tensions.
An 18th century advertisement touts true French gloves for hands and arms at five shillings per pair sold by R. Warren at Golden Fleece Marybone Street London. It lists products including Queen's Royal Marble Watch-balls, Milk of Roses, Royal Opiate for teeth, and Liquid of Violets and Jeffamin for hair, plus beauties from Paris and a note of new stock arriving.
A harsh flood disaster sweeps York, Durham, Newcastle and Northumberland, destroying homes and goods. A subscription drive opens at Lombarda street bankers Meff Lowry New toy and Co to aid the afflicted. Harris Kings and Padget announce Thomas Thompson has left their house and debts are payable to named creditors.
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