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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 02, 1786
Page
2
A garbled stream of phonetic and cryptic phrases hints at a coastal or maritime scene with names and actions blurred. The text presents disjointed images of fish, ships, and weather, with no clear events, dates, or identifiable people.
A garbled, OCR like text presents disjointed phrases about wakefulness and moral tone. It mentions poetic imagery, a cable, and references to duty and a dreary tone, with no clear narrative or identifiable people or places. The fragmentary pieces suggest a lyrical meditation rather than a reporting event.
The royal party from Kew visits the Queen's house to condole on Princess Amelia's passing. A council convenes as the King returns at half past five. Lords and officers attend ceremonies surrounding the burial.
A garbled historical text offers scattered phrases about weariness and rain. The readable parts hint at someone reflecting on time, breath, and death, with fragments of a distant event or feeling.
A historical notice announcing a two volume Octave edition with copperplate views charts and a portrait. It details the travels of Monsieur Le Marquis de Chastellux in America during the mid 18th century and notes the translator and publishers.
notices describe the death of Princess Amelia, details of her will, bequests to nobles, and funeral mourning changes. It notes the Duke of Cumberland and other royals, the timing of proclamations, and alterations to theatre closures and city customs in response to the royal death. The item covers London orders, proclamations, and related society notices.
Yesterday the Marquis of Carmarthen recovered from illness as the Lord Mayor Bled and city officials met the Lord Chancellor at his Great Ormond Street residence to express the Majesty's approbation. Reports circulate of Eden as Secretary at War replacing Yonge, with Yonge to Ireland’s vice-treasurership. Currency flows noted include 1,502,000 gold and 800,000 silver coin brought from Europe, with expectations the total may reach three million during the year. The Court of Chancery transfers 30,000 pounds in 3 percent funds to the Accountant General, and Captain Sutton vs Johnstone is set for next Saturday at Serjeants-Sun Hall.
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket outlines race entries for two-year-olds to five-year-olds, with horses such as Noodles, Theresa, Flortilla, and Ch Lunleh. Notable owners include Mr Fox, Mr Gatwy, Lord Clermont, and Sir Bunbury. The card lists engagements, weights, and a late sale of the wither, with the Judge limited to placing only the first three.
Financial items show bank stock at 3 percent with prices like 751 Rha 7s and 213 yields, plus details on different consols and annuities. Listings include South Sea stock, Navy lottery tickets, scrip at 3 per cent, and various exchanger bids noted as Onirium Exch bids.
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