Relief subscriptions listed by British readers reading era
A fragment lists monetary contributions toward prisoner relief with names and places. It mentions Edw ard to Harriet and various subscribers including Chauncey, Mr. Roberts, Mr. J Hayten, Rev. Mr Youde, and Roger Reny ch. Subscriptions continued to be received at several banks in London under Meff Walpole Clark Co. and related houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gricéthe D
Grafton
Mickiethwait
Cannes
Ed_ward
Harriet
W. Clark
Oxfordshire
Chauncey
D. Roberts
Deana
Witwe
J. Hayten
el Rewkad
Bis
Mr-Youde
Roger Renych
Wrexham
Esq
Meiff
Walpole, Clark, and Co
Bankers
Loebard
Treet
Meff
Welch, Rogers, and. Co
Cornhill
SHAVING CASES AND TRAVEL GROOMING GOODS ADVERTISED
A London advertisement lists mahogany shaving cases leather pouches razor straps and razors exchange policy and a wide range of grooming items including combs tortoise ivory horn and morocco pocket books and ladies cases. all sold wholesale and retail by Re Sangwine at the Rose sign opposite New Round Court Strand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O
Morocco
Re Sangwine
New Round-court
Strand
Shining Liquid Blacking Cakes Patent Claim
The King’s Patent Shining Liquid Blacking for shoes and boots promises a glossy, flexible finish that resists cracking and prevents transfer to fingers or stockings. Sold wholesale and retail by William Bayley in Cockspur Street London. price sixpence per cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AKES
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
London
William Bayley
PECTORAL LOZENGES FROM BALSAM OF TOLU
COUGH S, HOARSENESSES, AND DEFLUXIONS ON THE LUNGS. Lozenges prepared by T. GREENOUGH at Ludgate Hill London. Sold also by W. Bailey and A. Rothwell. Warning against counterfeit lozenges. genuine mine bears inscription on the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greenough
No. Ro
Ludgae-hill
London
Wwich
W. Bailey
Cockpar Street
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond Street
Lud- Bate-hill
Oxford Street
King’s Bench
Tolu
Chymifi
True Salt of Lemons for Stains and Flavoring
An 18th century advertisement extols a Salt of Lemons product that removes iron moulds ink spots red wine and rain from lace mullin lawn cambrick and linen while whitening them. It also claims lemon-like uses for flavoring punches jellies and sauces and notes the salt keeps without spoiling. Sold by William Bayley and wholesalers in London with several perfumers and merchants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bayley
Cockspur-street
London
John Price
Leadenhall-street
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Church-yard
J. Grosvenor
A. Rothwell
New Bond-treet
Maidenhead Bridge to Windsor Nobility Gratitude
An 18th century notice from Ms. Maidenhead Bridge to Windsor thanks the Nobility and Friends for support and requests continued favors. Also advertised are hair cushions and services from Harp Ladies Hart Dresser at Three Ladies in Fleet Street, claiming their cushions improve hair thickening and styling with fewer pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidenhead Bridge
Lice March
Meey Clark
Windsor
Jan
Dreffer
Fleet Street
London
Feryan
This day was Published A new Edition be'ng the Fourth
The note describes a newly published edition, the fourth, bound and ornamented with cuts. It emphasizes the edition’s release and decorative elements.
Greenoughs Teeth and Gum Tinctures Offer Quick Tooth Pain Relief
For the Teeth and Gums and Tooth Ache these tinctures have held wide esteem for over sixteen years. Vinéture cleans teeth and gums, whitens without enamel damage, prevents decay, cures scurvy, and freshens breath. Tinstore gives immediate pain relief and cures violent toothache. Sold in London by T. Greenough at Ludgate Hill and F. Newbery at St Pauls Yard, 1s per bottle. Counterfeits warned. genuine bottles bear a label stating Prepared by Thomas Greenough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Church Yard
Thomas Greenough
Sporiouss
Military and imperial appointments and notices from Europe
Dresden reports the Pfuffian army gearing up for march with no movement yet. Vienna announces Count Calloredo to command artillery with former powers of Grand Maître and Xaverius Harrach to lead Italian troops after Wied's death. Deuxponts dragoons awarded to the Prince of Waldeck, keeping their regiment name. Copenhagen issues a placard April 19 regulating premiums for provisioning and trade with Denmark and the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Vienna
Count Joseph Calloredo
Prince Kinsky
Italy
Marshal Wied
Xaverius Harrach
Trade and navigation measures on United Provinces goods
Paris May 7 reports a new royal arret issued in conformity with the January arret. The council dated April 27 imposes trade restrictions on subjects of the United Provinces. From May 1, 1779, all goods will be affected by these rules and duties in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Provinces
Growth and Manufacture Duties Extended to United Provinces
The text outlines new duties of fifteen percent on growth and manufacture entering the kingdom, with exemptions for drugs used in dyeing, hemp, flax, tallow, barilla, pitch, tar, malts, and ship timber. Amsterdam and Haarlem residents are exempt if locally grown or produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Provinces
Barilla
Amsterdam
Haerlem
Parliament dispatches and naval redeployments reported
Early dispatches from Bombay arrive detailing India Company affairs and new parliamentary measures. Reports list a general land tax, hearth-money abolition, and duties changes, with a fleet under Sir Charles Hardy preparing to sail and ships like Britannia and Victory named for action. Extra letters describe prize captures, privateer activity, and a shifted Windsor residence plan for the royal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Great Britain
America
East Indies
Duchy of Lancaster
Scotland
Archbishop of Canterbury
Bombay
Eatt India Company
India
Torbay
Arbuthnot
Portsmouth
Charles Hardy
Kempenfelt
Sir Charles Hardy
Britannia
Victory
Royal George
Duke Go
London
Prince George
Namur
Union
Queen Go
Foudroyant
Alfred
Alexander
Berwick
Bedford
Valiant
Triumph
Courageng
Cumberland
Centaur
Defence
Ditto
Egmont
Hettor
Tovincible
Monarch
Ramilies
Resolution
Shrewsbury
Thunderer
Terrible
Bienfatfarit
Royal Henry
Cape
Asia
Boupbay
Dover
Dunkirk
Elizabeth
Bermudas
New York
New Jersey
William
Riga
Polly
Gibraltar
Montague
Leghorn
Granville
Coxheath
Rye
Shropshire
Montgomery
Monmouth
Haslings
Sloper
Cadiz
Minorca
Madrid
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He Ds
Ls. de
Thomas.boddington
G. Warrington
Famed. Battall
Francis
Boult
Kenrick
Evans
A Wrights
Tha. Evans
Kenrick - Io
Pirith
Castle Eaton
Wisi
Szacfee
Forsnes Fairford
Gloucestershire
Grithlits
Wilsshire
Hila Shermer
Tavistock-strete
Ettoreatey
R. Brookes
Sportsman’s
T. Lowedes
Fleet-fircet
London’ Gazette
William Bread
Newfoundlard
Spain
Portugal
Salem
Ancona
Politéca la ‘Jeune’ Marie
Marseilles
Smyrtiz
Tadeo
Sheerness
Prince of ‘Wales
Prdecht
Nis
Crafzin
Nordhwat
Cromer
Couraf
Guildhall
Civ Hworker
Gillery Pigott
Eig
Citizen
Skinner
William Dawloh
Mergnant Taylor
Jane
Watermens Company
Tyburn
Robert Foulkes
Stanton Lacy
Salop
Old Bauey
Major Bowes
Dorset
Eliiot
Elliot
Winchester
Grifith Price
Montgomeryshire
Susannah Gibbons
North Audreys Street
Pigienit
Aldgate
Ricbson
St. Sephen’s Street
Rathbone Place
Nathaniel Barber
Snow Hill
Cresey
Gravesend
Newbold
Worcestershire
Thomas
Fister
Lord Amherst
Elys
Seabank
Ifington
Sam
de Castro
Swith
Olnyx
Military Fand
India House
Chatham
Milbourne March
Vidoaller
Marsh
Naile
Stafford- Shire
Beol
Millan
Charing Cross
Bridge
O'Cnck
St. Aleer
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