Notorious maritime misdeeds and political turmoil abroad
A chaotic May 1 letter from Charlestown describes a shore ship incident near Jamaica where a surgeon’s body display led to drownings as crewmen fled overboard. The report also discusses Irish allegiance to the American states, the new city of Charlestown, a Book of Common Prayer reform in America, and various European political reforms and social curiosities.
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Charlestown
Jamaica
Mitchef
Quebec
England
Dublin
Richmond
America
Williamsburgh
Ireland
United States of America
Virginia
Corke
Campbell
Halifax
Carleetor
Philadelphia
Americas
New England
American
Great Britain
Church of England
Lindley
Christ the Saviour
Poe
Mr. Vandicy
Hell
Boston
Orde
Catharine Macaulay Geralai
Macaulay
Cheriber
Glasonbury Abbey
St. Paul’s
Chester
Westminster Abbey
Gallini
Rubinelli
Farce at The Mefminster School Boy Meets Disorder
Theatre observers report The Farce of the Mefminster School Boy by Capt. Topn.m met a turbulent reception at the theatre. Prologue sparred with critics over a curt phrase, while Mrs Wells and a troupe of Weilwmur pupils sparked a riotous disturbance. The piece was abandoned for a dented performance as the audience failed to maintain order.
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Topn.m
Suis Theatre
Elowan
Wells
Weilmmuer School
Page Bohwline
Prouler
Popham
Atrs
Thas
Dentifrice Claim By Jacob Hemon Public Appeal
A historical advertisement from a dentist named Jacob Hemon promotes an essence and dentifrice to whiten teeth and protect enamel. The misspelled text claims fresh breath and gum protection, cites nobles as endorsers, and lists wholesale and retail outlets in London, price sixpence.
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Jacob Hemet
Joon
Valis
Amelia
Perier
Hemet
Bayley and Lowe
Cockspur-street
Charing-Cross
Thomas Golding
Cornhill
John Price
Leadenhall
Sporting Intelligence: May Day Racing at City Plate
Fragmentary sports notes list racing events and participants on a May Day diary page. Mentions include horses aged four, bets, and names like Mr Gate and Lord Dor, with reference to a Ladies Porte meeting and various stakes and sweepstakes.
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Sdsual
Corporati
Seth
Gma
Pat
W. Vavafour
Mr. Farrer
Bof
Dor
High Water Report at London Bride Sunday Morning Incident
Fragmented OCR text describes high water events at London Bride with times around 2 o'clock Sunday morning and Monday morning. Details are unreadable. key entities include London and times but many words are garbled.
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London
Bride
Poor housing and tenancy actions dominate local notices
Fragmented OCR notes a large government house issue with tenants and eviction concerns. It mentions a Mr sockett and attorney A. Worsettur and references Pitts Ward and streets in a dense ledger of legal notices and housing complaints.
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Mr.sockett
Unclear historic medicine ads with mixed brand names
Fragmented OCR reads like an old time medicine and liquor advertisement listing various brands and bottles with prices and claims. It references tonics, cordials, spirits, pills, and tonics from multiple makers, including mentions of pharmacies and vendors, though many names are garbled.
Hastings's Dference Part the Third Public Notice
A late 18th or early 19th century advertisement announces a new volume issue priced sixpence or for a complete set in one octavo volume. The notice references a work about Warren Hastings and includes pricing details and publication notes. It notes the copy is genuine and mentions rights and printing details.
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Hastings
Frice
Warren Hastings
Ghost of Dr. Jounsdy biographical epigraphs and notes
Fragmentary historical notice references the Ghost of Dr. Jounsdy and a list of names including Rev Mr Staaias Masinger Boswil and others. It mentions an original copy, epiron, and notes critical biographical explanations. Printed for Harrisem and Co Me at Pater-aujdere gow.
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Jounsdy
Staaias
Masinger
James
Boswil
Efys
Erica
Harrisem and Co Me
Pater-aujdere Gow
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