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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 23, 1741
Page
3
A long notice lists elected representatives for Worcester and Sussex, names Thomas Sergison and James Butler among candidates, plus a proposal meeting at Lewes White Hart for a provisional choice. It includes stock and bond figures, and a letter of thanks from a Surrey official expressing gratitude for election support.
Petitioners from Westminster free voters are urged to gather at the Crown and Anchor on Thursday May 28 at six o clock after refusals to poll. A meeting notes a May 11 resolution to back funds for election measures with subscriptions accepted at Green and Amber’s Bankers Strand. ENFIELD ASSEMBLY opens June 15 at the King’s Head with biweekly meetings. subscriptions also taken there.
London May 14 1741 John Waite a cafier at the Bank of England about 40 years old five feet eight with fresh complexion absented himself from duty and is thought to have hidden East India Bonds of considerable value Warrants issued for his apprehension Reward of 200 pounds offered by the Governor and Company through Secretary David Legros
Details of horse races on the Wells course in Somerseshire with purses of fifty guineas on June 15 and 18, including age and weight conditions, entrance fees, and penalties, plus the Earl Shilton and Winchester race cards for mid June. Also reports a robbery at High Batter Essex with stolen buckles buttons and money, a reward for capture, and notices of cocking and social events at Earl Shilton and Reading races.
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