French and Italian Fashion Goods Advertised for New Construction
A 18th century ad lists French and Italian riding habits and whalebone corset designs by Francois Arky at No 7 Denmark Street near Soho Square. It also notes private arrangements for gentry, army, and clergymen to secure fashion items and financial terms via Mr. Bertie, Wine Street, Piccadilly, with utmost privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Arky
Denmark-street
Soho-square
Des Corp
de Robé Francois
Italien
Ara
Monney
Bertie
Winesfreet
Piccadilly
Pote Am Garvings
HESTERSON HALL FOR LET WITH STABLES AND LANDS
To be let furnished or unfurnished Hesterson Hall on the great North Road four miles from Stilton nine from Stamford four from Peterborough seven from Oundle with rich arable meadow and pasture land paddock and improvements suited for a stud Liberty granted for fishing and sporting on extensive manors Fox hounds and farriers nearby Further particulars from Mr Bray Lincoln s Inn Mr Carr on the premises or Mr Tattersall Turf Coffee-house Essex county gentlemen and pret holders notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdonshire
Hesterson Hall
Great North Road
Stilton
Stamford
Peterborough
Oundle
Bray
Lincoln's
Jon
Carr
Mr. Tattersall
Gloucester County Address by G Berkeley Declares Independence
A Gloucestershire letter from G Berkeley to the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders asserts truthfulness and independence in Parliament. He dismisses his opponent’s predictions as contradictory and promises steadfast support for the county’s true interests and his own independent conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Chester
Southweh
G. Berkeley
Gorge Berkeley
County of
Cornwall
Lulliped Coat Wake Declares New Quilted Coats for Sale
W T Taylor informs ladies he has moved to Tavistock Street and continues to sell quilted coats from his warehouse at 22 Bethnal Green. The offer lists three to eight breadths tammy and prunella cloth coats with prices from 6s 6d to 14s 6d and notes other fashion items like dressden farfenet coats. An interior lot is offered at a lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favalock-Wetelt
W. Taylor
Fientickest
Drésden
London
N.B
Letter From New York on British War Plans and Continental Resolve
A London letter from October reports General Washington crossing the Carrying Place and marching toward Quebec, with Montgomery pressing toward St John’s. It argues Americans stand ready to meet any force, citing disciplined troops, ample ammunition, and a booming continental currency. It notes British officers face harsh conditions and predicts ultimate victory under divine judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Arnold
Chaudier
Canada
Montgomery
St. John’s
Philadelphia
London
Great Britain
Heaven
Bunker’s Hill
Botton
Gage
Congress
Pulneas
Beuges Wich
Fortifications and maritime threats in early colonial conflict
The letter details coastal defenses with chevaux de frize and 12 to 48 pounders, warning of a potential push for independence. It notes a recent armed sloop from an Asia ship capturing American vessels near New York and Boston, plus varied European reports on ships, crews, and trade routes. The piece includes oblique references to political figures, ship movements, and local misfortunes alongside court actions and market prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Asia
Haerlem
Eldiland
Foo
Lordon
Antere Dam
Jost Mear
Maye
St. Grutadce
Gowstar
Greveise
St. Louis
Lerots
Siante
R Kirk
Isle
Francis Caulfeild
Shrather
Earl of
Charlemunt
Xters
Lord Eyre
Rland
Lowton
Jos
Caulfeild
Ant Miss Mathews
Davis
Parkgate
London
Daugher
Lori
Lady Eyre
Ireland
Roach
His Majesty
Sool
Hannan
Barbut
Mailer
Martinica
Demarraro
John Harris
New Prison
Kennington
Join Hicks
Clerkenwell Bridewell
Abrahams
Yaoer
Sweet Apple-Couch
Whitechabel Playmarket
Gorges Edward Howard
Charles Cadwell
Daveryers
Fide
Waitely
Rogers
Weeneslay
W.H. Thompson
Thomlinson
John Thomlinson
James Hustler
Newgire-street
Mills Myers
William Myers
Mitcham
Heming
Hilingdon
Nichols Asn Giley
Herefordshire
Sidebottom
Wyattay
Denbighshire
Adrs
Francis
Mortimer-stree
Cavendish Square
Josiah Pomfre
B. L. Rettor
Loave
Romney Marth
Chillenden
Wingham
Solden-Square
Sir John
Avery
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Covent-Gardhen
Theatre Royal
Covent-Garven
Paris
Buck
Mir. Woodward
Mr. Hall
Lucinda
Mite Makin
Aldridge
Viesne
Stock Exchange
Fey Coh
Otober
House of Commons
Sesson
Ee Ford
Almon
Barlington House
MC Worth
Priz
Molesworth
Edison
Rechard II
George II
Francis Hargrave
Fo Wright
Essex-street
Stand
C. Bathirst
F. Rivington
L. Davies
T. Longman
W. Owen
T. Cadell
M. Fellingsby
T. Lownds
B. Law
J. Wilkie
R. Horsfield
M. Hingerton
S. Bladon
T. Carnan
Litale
Hargrave
Coke
Littieray
Tattersall
TURF
Hyde-Park Turnpike
Babraham
Adam
Mr. Bailey
Burford
Newmarket
Eclipse
Basilius
Epsom
Oxford
Juno
Craffinius
Essex
England
William Harvey
Chigwell
Chelmsford
Berkeley-Casle
Edward Elio
Tl Ik Dana
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