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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 04, 1790
Page
1
A historical notice from the Commissioners of stamp duties lists the only duly licensed individuals in the present state to sell lickers, with many names and addresses across various towns. The document records licenses, dates, and locations, including Edinbarety, Oxford, and London, and references related penalties for noncompliance.
The report notes a Council meeting and a Lords Mayor audience at the Mansion House to set new prices for breed as ordered by the Lord Chief Justice. It lists court terms for November December 1790 and mentions the death of Colonel Harry Shaw of the 11th Regiment.
The note cites Richardson Gogilese and Co. as stock brokers advertising tickets and shares in a British state Lottery. It mentions prize payments, offices, and the sale of baskets and shares across provinces with emphasis on capital prizes. The report reflects widespread public interest and commentary on lottery participation and finance.
In the official notice the Lieutenants are required to report to their places of abode with reasons for noncompliance. Those who fail to comply by the 20th of the next month will be struck from duty and presumed removed.
By Order of the Directors TH DECBLE secretary dated November 8 3790 or year. Note: OCR fragment provides limited readable details.
London reports Wednesday November 3 covers Royal family titles unlikely to be revived for non royal lines, potential new Prince titles, and remarks on Spanish Moroccos war reports. It notes Madrid envoy movements and a Lisbon earthquake anniversary observed by Portuguese Jews.
This day price nine shillings bound for the Eighth Quarto edition of Ainsworths Dictionary English and Latin. The English Partner enriched with an addition of one thousand words on good authority, including only classical terms.
A dense listing of horse names, owners, and odds from a 19th century racing meet. Includes Sir C Busbury, Gawkey, Sperry, Gallour, Beat Sperry and many others with ages, colors, and stakes. Notes on crossings, bets, and outcomes accompany the dense ledger of entries and matches.
Sunday notices report the lay of Sir Henry Dathwood at Kirtlington Park Oxfordshire and a Preston Lancashire death of William Blackburne architect. Also listed are Mary Bennet of Great James Street Bedford Row and George Denbar Kay of the 69th year with burial in Southampton.
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