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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 08, 1779
Page
1
The notice states that action is authorized by the Committee with Thomas Boddington identified as Secretary and executing authority for the referenced proceedings. The document indicates official committee oversight and signing authority for the described administrative matter.
The Office for Sick and Hurt Seamen issues notice that on Friday the 23rd instant sealed tenders will be received to contract for subsistence in health and sickness for French prisoners brought to the Islands of Amort? at Tammoa. Applications to Tower-hill office. Tenders must be sealed and delivered by one o clock on the 28th instant.
An 18th century account details the trial of Vice Admiral Sir Hugh Palliser for disobedience of orders and neglect of duty aboard a royal ship. The publication includes a glossary of technical terms and phrases used during the proceedings, printed for J Murray and C. Ethe wingrony.
A large London shop offers shaving cases, leather pouches, razors, combs, straps, and tortoise shell accessories. Travel sets, purse-sized grooming items, and a broad array of fittings are advertised with prices in old style currency. Also listed are bone, ivory, and metal combs, ladies' hair goods, and memorandum books. The catalog markets both travel and gentleman’s grooming necessities, with emphasis on convenience and quality.
On Monday in London orders directed the squadron of men of war bound for the Newfoundland station to be augmented with three capital ships to better protect the trade. Commanding Officers of regiments forming summer camps are instructed to be ready for the ensuing season.
Reports from London detail General Gage’s secret service spendings, naval movements around Brett Reef, and privateer actions including losses at Glasgow and prize captures off the North Sea. Crews, convoys, and forthcoming battery placements are outlined alongside a May 7 dispatch from Chatham and other maritime notices.
Fragmentary times and phrases describe morning and afternoon periods across Wednesday and Thursday with inconsistent numerals and obscured context. No clear events or entities emerge beyond vague time slots.
Earl Cornwallis testifies in committee on the American war details. He speaks of America's rugged terrain aiding defense and describes operations around New York, Long Island, and Brooklyn. He defends actions and explains why more could not be done, emphasizing political constraints and strategic choices.
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