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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 30, 1780
Page
1
Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Lancaster County receive a letter from THO STANLEY dated May 18 1780 requesting continued support as their representative. He notes Parliament duties prevent county visits but promises unwavering attention to duty and Lancaster commercial interests if chosen again.
A collection of mid-1780 letters from William Swianley and Thomas Sister pledge Independent service to their counties. Swianley writes to Plymouth’s Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders denying party ties and promising continued support for protection and influence in Parliament. Sister advocates Lancaster affairs, stressing impartial independence and focus on landed and mercantile interests.
The fragment notes activities tied to the 24th and an amount of 8.050, with unclear context. It mentions drawing off funds or resources and potential scheduling around those dates, but specific event or entity details are not fully readable. Further readable text would clarify the exact action and responsible organizations.
A Rutland dated May 23 1789 thanks Cambridge gentlemen clerks and freeholders for nominating Lord Robert Manners as a candidate to represent Cambridge at the next general election. He pledges to convey the news and notes Manners will maintain support through a manly discharge of duties and a strong regard for rights and the constitution.
The Protestant Association calls a meeting on Friday June 2 at ten o clock in St George s Fields to discuss their petition to the House of Commons. Four divisions will form on the ground London Westminster Southwark and Scotch each wearing blue cockades to mark distinction from Papists. Magistrates of London Westminster and Southwark are asked to attend to preserve order and prevent disturbances. May 29 1789.
An old practitioner denounces bougies as inhuman tools for urinary obstructions and pledges honesty and faith in God. He proclaims two unshakable verities, vows to stop dispensing his quicksilver powder, and invites patients to contact him at No 7 Tavistock-row Covent-Garden before specified hours. He warns no letters will be accepted without payment.
A dated 1780 notice appeals to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freehiders of the Rape of Bramber and Elecors of Shoreham to refrain from voting until electors can meet. A property man will offer his services to nominate candidates, claiming unobjectable political principles. May 1 1780. Stock Mercer business sale advertises fabrics, laces, Floss items and silks at low prices with full pieces.
Reports from Portsmouth and Torbay describe outward-bound fleets preparing for Gibraltar and West India routes amid favorable winds. Admiral Rodney faced censure for past errors and warned officers to obey signals, while privateers and prizes are listed. Also details on bread office, medical charges for prisons, clerical promotions, marriages, deaths, and a large Irish state lottery scheme with seven shillings tickets offered by Sharman Co.
Reports show rising water at London Bridge with notable highs Friday morning around 12 moments and afternoon levels near 48. Saturday morning records indicate further increases followed by afternoon readings around 31. Authorities warn of possible flooding impacts on local routes and waterways.
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