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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 29, 1737
Page
2
A fragment expresses a cautious view that a candidate named Pearson is too insignificant to direct or influence voters. The writer hopes the outcome will not bring scandal to the electors or harm the company, closing with a polite sign-off.
On March 16 the Biddeford Man of War under Captain Confer departed from port. A strong wind caused heavy seas and a burst anchor caused rapid flooding. Despite pumping, the ship sank, guns fired, a distress signal hoisted, and the vessel grounded a quarter mile north of Flamborough Head where all hands were saved though the ship was wrecked.
London reports the Oxford election to fill William Bromley’s seat with candidates Dr Butler and Mr Palmer, both noted as worthy, with county interest. Also news of Powdrum Castle voyage, church reforms, Hamp ton Court repairs, and various royal and civic notes across London and beyond.
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