BIOGRAPHIA EVANGELICA FIRST VOLUME ANNOUNCED
A historical biography of eminent Protestant authors is advertised. Subscriptions offered through multiple London and Edinburgh booksellers. An alternate weekly issue plan is proposed at sixpence per number with engravings, starting December 21.
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Tle Biographia Evangelica
Wickliffe
St. Bennet’s
Gracechurh-freet’s
St. Helen's
Rithopsgate-sireet
Prining-louse Square
Blacktriers
Hog
Boskfellis and Newascarriera
A New and Advantageous Mode of Adventuring in the Lottery
Public notice for Richardson and Good Luck regarding lottery schemes offering three numbers for five guineas and two numbers for one guinea with potential large prizes. Also mentions a November 1779 London draw and a public declaration by subscribers. Includes a separate notice promoting Greenoughs Tinctures for teeth and gums with cautions about counterfeits and genuine labeling.
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Essas
Richardson
Gooden Luck
Cornhill
Public notice promotes universal pills for numerous ailments
An advertisement claims universal pills cure gout scurvy palsy nervous disorders stone fever and many others without cutting or external application. It offers a guarantee of complete cures in under two weeks for sexual health, virility restoration and reproductive issues. Address given at Tavisteck Row Covent Garden with specific daily collection times.
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Mankayé
Tavisteck-row
Covent-garden
Collett
King's Patent Blacking Cakes for Shoes and Boots
By the King's Patent Cakes for shining liquid blacking to bless leather. Water makes a superb gloss that remains flexible and durable, preventing cracking. Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley in Cockspur Street London at 6d each. A label warns buyers to ensure genuine baileys products to avoid counterfeits.
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C.hiese
W. Bayley
Cockspur- Direct
London
William Bayley
James's Analeptic Pills praised for rheumatic relief
The text lauds Dr James's Analeptic Pills for rheumatic and bilious complaints noting speedy relief in rheumatic gout and stomach head disorders. It claims exceptional efficacy for women disorders and generic family use, describes purgative action, and lists sale points at Newbery's warehouse and Dr James's date house with price five shillings per box or six boxes for a guinea.
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JAM_ES
Francis Newbery
Dr. James
St. Paul's
Cheapside
Brotonatreet
Pectoral Lozenges From Balsam of Tolu by T Greenough
The advertisement promotes Pectoral Lozenges from Balsam of Tolu prepared by T Greenough at No 10 Ludgate-hill London. It claims relief for coughs hoarsenesses sore throats and lung decay with good taste and appetite aiding properties and warns of counterfeit imitations in circulation.
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T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
London
W. Bayley
Haymarket
Tolu
Medical Drops Promising Cure For Scalp and Skin Ailments
A 1779 testimonial from William Laurence of Wantage praises Maredani's Drops as a cure for leprosy scurvy boils fistulas pimpled faces and rheumatism. The letter claims dramatic improvement and absolute cure after persistent use, noting safety for children infants and pregnant women. It lists multiple London sales outlets and warns against counterfeit imitations signed by the author.
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William Laurence
Norton
Furteen
Golden-square
Piccadily
London
Mr. Eee ‘Nafoner
Uniori Freet
Gingst
Pogbisiler
King’s Schooly Weltitiniter
Southampton County urged to choose independent candidate
On 22 November 1779 clerics and freeholders of Southampton are urged not to vote for a knight of the shire to replace Sir Simeon Stuart. The appeal promises an independent gentleman, without place or pension, who will offer his services.
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Southampton
Simeon Stuart
Samaritan Water the Universal Balsamick Medicine Claim
A colonial advertisement extols the Samarit an Water as the universal balsam for strains bruises wounds and burns. It asserts rapid cures superior to Arquebufade Water Oppodeldoc Friars Baifam and others, promising immediate relief for burns ulcers shingles tetters boils and many inflammations with a gratis account of nature and effects available.
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Frias
Royal Family Wintering in London and Appointments Made
November notices report the royal party arriving at the Queen's Palace for winter. George Prince of Wales and the children leave Kew for winter, with other royals moving. Dublin Castle announces James Coffe and Arthur Earl of Arran appointed governors of Mayo and Wexford. Vienna notes Emperor returns to the capital in poor health.
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Kew
Queen’s
George Prince of Wales
Prince Frederick
Dublin Castle
James Coffe
Mayo
Archbishop of
Cathe
Arthur Earl of Arran
Wexford
Vienna
London dispatches report Caribbean engagements and ship seizures
Advices from Sir Charles Hardy near the Lizard and dispatches from the West Indies arrive in London. Rumors claim Admiral Parker retook Grenades and stalled St Vincent’s, while privateers seize ships off Cadiz and Havannah. Wrecks from the Valentine East Indiaman yield saved diamonds as losses mount for the East India Company and several ships, including Rochfort and London, are corralled by British wartime cruisers.
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Sir Charles Hardy
Lizard
Secretary of State
West Indies
Farley
Hall
Dover
Lord George Germaine
Halifax
Spithead
Parker
St. Vincent’s.—Morn
Newcastle
Kinghorn
de Haveneira
Miller
Havannah
Cadiz
Lisbon
Antigua
Rft
Havannazh
Valentine East Indiaman
Ogilvie
Isand of
Sark
Valentine
East India Company
Rochfort
Colebrooke
London
Boreas
Dreadful gales devastate Irish coast and ship losses
Letters from Ireland report severe damage along the coast from week-long gales. Several vessels driven ashore near Waterford with many crews drowned. A French privateer collided with a Dutch ship at the Shannon mouth and sank with all hands. The Elizabeth wrecked near Whitby. Parliament figures Wilkes and Jamies faced public reception and opposition during polling at Guildhall. Local notices mention Bridge Master election results and a King’s Bench suit over missing goods. Obituaries note Major Pell and Mr. Herton.
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Belfast
Ireland
Waterford
Shannon
Elizabeth
Deas
Memel
Scarland
Whit
Wilkes
Jamies
Alderman Hayley
Guildhall
Betts and Taylor
Buffar
Taylor
Mr. Betts
Lord Mansfisid
King’s Bench
Durnall
Birmingham
Smith
Charing Cross
Sukey Good
Good
Queen-street
Southwark
Warley Camp
Major Pell
Middlesex
Islington
Richard Herton
Lucas Birch
Cornhill
James Street
Covent Garden
Carpenter
Newmarket Races Report From Monday November 22
At Newmarket on Monday races Mr Vernons Giant defeated Pigow s High Priest in the Beason Course after a hot finish with High Priest leading early. Medley defeated Pot Boy in the flat event in a dead heat with Knight Errant beating Bo rafcha in another dash. Taper rode to victory in the closing race with no crossing.
Rowley’s British Herb Snuff and Tobacco Ad
Rowley’s British Herb Snuff and Tobacco sold at 6d for snuff and penny papers for tobacco. Endorsed by Duchess Dowager of Somerset and other notables, with cautions about spurious imitations using herb substitutes. Available wholesale and retail at the London Coffee House Ludgate Hill and through printers and booksellers nationwide.
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Charlotte Duchess
Somerset
James Rowley
London
Ludgate-hill
High Water at London Bridge Readings Noted
Water levels measured at London Bridge with fluctuating times listed across Friday and Saturday. Readings show morning and afternoon intervals with several dates and times unclear.
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London Bridge
Siter
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Lmack
King‘street
Fife
Everal
W A
Horley‘dovan
Southwask
Ben
Bryant John Wale
Horleydown
T. GREENOUGH, chemistead @nothecary
Francis Mewbery
Hiss New Medicinal Warehouse
Eat
St. Paul
Thomas Greenough
Mr. Norton
Wantage, Berkpire
W. Bayhy
F. Newbery, Son
Sc. Paul's
Dicey and Co
Bow Churchyard
St. James’s
Newmarket Races
Rowley’s
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