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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 22, 1779
Page
3
On May 23 ships include Nimble cutter Defiance prize and Norwich Merchant bound from Lisbon. Remain his Majesty's Ship Buffalo and other vessels wind easterly. Deals noted for May 26 with sea traffic ongoing.
From Kineston Jamaica Gazette Kingston, G Henry Moor, commander of the Belcour of Liverpool, reports a night battle on January 8 off Cape Frangoie. The Belcour suffered heavy damage, two killed and twenty wounded, then surrendered. Minerva, commanded by Mont Grimere, also sustained losses with two killed and at least 26 wounded. the French ship later blew up.
Reports from Portsmouth Spithead detail orders for fleet sailing to Brest and patrol to the Channel under Sir Charles Hardy. Several captures and prizes are listed, including the French ship La Fontena le Comte bound to Bordeaux, and the privateer Grace carried to Barbadoes. Letters from Milford and Poole describe encounters with La Surveillante and other privateers, with casualties, ship damage, and captured crews. Also noted are treasury arrears, regimental orders, legal notices, and local court episodes alongside price lists and racing results.
Horse race at Epsom for all ages four mile heats. Stacie’s Topers won ahead of Hanghim Planet King Priam. Odds fluctuated: Hanghim favored after heats, then Planet and Toper led betting after subsequent heats.
A dense catalog of bankrupts with dates for surrender and guildhall appearances including John fursEdward Lacon and William Cook, along with tradesmen like innholders, drapers and carpenters. Dividends to be made for several creditors such as Wm Hobrow Benjamin Pike James Syme Richard Willis and others, with certificates to be granted for Lancashire canvas maker Nangreave Ash Holt Grover.
A London advertisement promotes True Original Chemical Hair Water by M. Paiee claiming it can change red or grey hair to brown or black and retain color for life. It guarantees a refund if it does not meet the description and lists multiple retailers in Fleet Street, St Paul’s Churchyard, High Holborn, and York Street Coent-garden.
Property of Davd Walthe of Marl includes mansion, offices, and 112 a 36 p 67 acres demesne lands occupied by Thomas Owen and others. Rents listed for multiple farms around Conway and Marl. leases mostly annual with some long leases. Estates lie near Marl Conway Holyhead route. sales coordinated by Dublin agent Stephen Rice and Caeravon solicitor.
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