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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 04, 1786
Page
4
A damaged OCR passage presents a solitary lament or prayer by a Young writer at boarding school. The voice asks guardian powers to protect and guide the speaker through hardship and restraint, mentioning time, age, discipline, and seeking safety. The text shows unclear punctuation and many misspellings.
The letter from Testwood Peter Seale, dated Nov 6, seeks the vacant county office left by the death of Jeremiah Cray Bry. He pledges diligent attendance and faithful discharge if elected, requesting the Gentlemen Clerey and Freeholders of Southampton to support his candidacy and votes.
A long mixed report describes dispatches from the Hague, court appointments, and public notices. It notes marriage celebrations at Bi berch, military and legal actions in London, and religious and public benevolence efforts. It also covers trade tensions, education plans in Carlow and Connecticut, naval arrivals, market prices, and local obituaries.
Detailed results from the Hamiltap meeting in October and November 1786 noting horses, owners, ages, and bets across multiple classes. Favorites include Ulysses and Volatile with close finishes and various entrants such as Pharamond, Swallow, and Cantator in a brisk set of handicap Plate and Sweepstakes events.
Financial item lists bank stocks and bonds with penny figures and fractions. Mentions India Stock Theta Annuities Ditto Bonds South Sea Stock Old and New Navy Lottery Tickets and exchange bills in a compact market update.
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