Bramston elected as MP and Wiltshire manor sale notice
Tam. Geatlemen. Skreens May 11 1779. THO. B. BRAMSTON expresses honor at being chosen as representative and pledges faithful service. Also public sale by private contract of the Manor of Lufhill Castle Eaton Wiltshire with mansion, outbuildings, 522 acres near River Thames. Viewings arranged via William Sterner and William Thompson. annual value about sol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Westshire
Lufhill
Castle Eaton
Wilts
Fairford
Gloucoestershire
Highworth
Cricklade
Wiltshire
Willam Sterner
Favitlok-street
Loncen
William Thompson
Wiliam Thompiar
Letter to Mr Norton on Miraculous Drops Cure All
A loyal letter from 1779 praises Mr Norton’s Merchant’s Drops for curing a son’s feared illness and various disorders. It claims the drops eradicate leprosy and many conditions, improve digestion, appetite, and strength, and can be used by all ages including during pregnancy. Bottles sold at Golden Square and Smalberry Green with consultations offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Golden -Squere
Norvor
Apulush
Noon
Golden-squere
London
Smailberry-green
Hounslow
Sick and Hurt Seamen Tender Notice May 1 1779
The Commissioners for taking care of Sick and Hurt Seamen invite sealed tenders on Friday May 28 for subsisting French prisoners taken to Jamaica Antigua or Barbados. Applications at their Office on Torch-bill. Tenders must be delivered by one o'clock on the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Ntigua
Barbados
Duke of Montgue
Earl Percy
Berwick
Newcastle, &c
Adam Gordon
Bocks
Betfey
Brice
Londonderry
Leghorn
Marseiles
Huina
Cornet Proteer
Guernsey
Lucy
Peters
Lark
Sunderland
Amfurdam
Dunkirk
Flushing
Poole
Nancy
Barnes
St. Aubin
English Periodical for Freeholders and Perfumes Advertised
A late 18th century notice lists a weekly English periodical for freeholders with订 priced goods and ads. It includes names of sellers such as R. Langwine at the Rose Gate, No 38 opposite New Round Court, Strand, along with a long array of cosmetics and personal care items like pomatum, powders, rouge, pearl powder, watch bells, combs, and other perfumery wares. The item notes new weekly publication days and address leads for obtaining former numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Langwine
S:rand
London Brokers and Auction Tax Amendments Warned
A speaker appeals to the Lords of the Treasury to amend the Auction Tax noting brokers exploit exemptions. He cites brokers advertising ownership, circulating letters, and moving goods through bankrupt stocks to dodge duties. He urges legislative action to curb brokers and protect fair traders.
Proposal for Brokers Licences in Len don and Westminster
A speaker argues that brokers must obtain annual licences for the trade in Len don and Westminster city areas, proposing a two-tier fee with penalties for non compliance. He contends honest brokers exist, but insolvent rivals exploit the system, claiming revenue increases would not harm legitimate brokers and urges amendments to implement the plan.
Go Mr James Rowley. British Herb Saif relieves headaches
A reader reports relief from severe headaches and eye strain after using Rowley's British Herb Snuff and Tobacco. The letter from Martlett-court praises the remedy and urges public notice. The ad lists where to buy the product in London and towns, warning buyers to seek Rowley's labeled packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rowley
Saul
N. B. Rowley
London
Ludgate ‘Hill
Rowley
Frost and war news from April to May across Europe
A long dispatch lists frost in Constantinople Badgar Cyprus and Vienna April reports on armistice talks Moscow fire losses several million roubles and 40 to 50 dead. It notes French naval forces Brest Antilles and Amsterdam fleet preparations and ongoing Breslau Teschen peace signals. Also details cargoes captured privateers, ships taken, and sentences for Old Bailey prisoners with high water at London Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Badgar
Cyprus
Fienna
Petersburg
Moscow
Paris
M. de la Mothe Piquet
Brest
Antilles
Hague
States General
College of Admiralty of
Amsterdam
Prince Stadtholder
Breslau
Teschen
Blefters Palatine
Saxony
Gosport
Admiral Darby
St. Helen’s
Arbuthnot
New York
Darby
Mount’s Bay
Plymouth
Royal George
London
Hetor
Berwick
Valiant
Ramillies
Monarch
Triumph
Intrepid
Union
Sheerness
Nore
Toulon
Ceres
Chatham
Ambuscade
Charles Phipps
Lord Mulgrave
Spithead
Canada
Hugh Dalarymple
Bellona
Welch Regiment of Volunteers
Portsmouth
St. Maroe’s
Chace
Newgate
Tral
Old Bailey
London Bridge
Royal family moves from Queen's Palace to Kew for summer season
In London yesterday Prince Adolphus Frederick and Princess Mary, inoculated at Kew for small pox, were brought to the Queen's Palace in full recovery. On Friday their Majesties with the young princes will move to Kew for the summer season. The King has consented for the three eldest princes to visit Oxford and Cambridge universities and meet nearby nobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Adolphus Frederick
Mary
Kew
Queen
Oxford
Cambridge
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Tam
Geatlemen
Skreens
B. Bramston
D. Is. Das Cllaws
G. Warru Grafton
Buceau
Francis Poy
J. Kenrick Walker
J. Kenrick
J. Evans
Mat
Lee
Ehicrd
Yoade Perfundre Pessons Reever
Wrexham
Walpole, Clirk, and Co. Bankers
Lombard-street
Wwelch, Rogers, and Co
Cornhill
Mildred
Walker
Grate-church-stree
Chambers
Hercy
Birch
Bond-street
Thomas Boddington
James
Borwick
Georgy Scott
Woolston Hall
Essex
Francis Newsesry
St. Paul’s Church’ Yard
Dr. James
Kenton Street
England
Prin
Wilkie
St. Paul’s Church Yard
J. Rodney
Pamail
F. Alcan
Piccadilly
R. Faulder
T.durham
T. Davies
London Evening Post
Lords of the Treasury
Lendon
Westminster
Weil
Mon.d.ay
Holland
Cork
Georgia
James Baird
Savannah
St. Maloes
Br. Ft
King George
Torbay
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