Samaritan Water marketed as royal patent medicine
An 18th century advertisement touts AWTS Medicines Samaritan Water as the universal balsamic remedy for strains bruises wounds and burns with claims of rapid cures. It lists W Bayley perfumer in Cuckoo Street Haymarket F Newbery No As the ExttEd of St. Pauls and Dicey in Bow Churchyard London as sellers at 6d per bottle and offers a free detailed account at these locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s
W. Bayley
Cucksoor Street
Haymarket
F. Newbery
Jnn
St. Paul's
Dicey
Bow Churchyard
London
Universal Pills advert with medical claims from Tavistock-row
The notice by J Collett promotes Catholic or Universal Pills and Cordial Drops claiming cures for urinary issues, fistulas, piles, gout, cramps, weakness, and other disorders. It asserts infallibility in shortening cure times and invites readers to apply at No 7 Tavistock-row, Covent Garden, before specified hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavistock-row
Govent
J. Collett
Clarke Fervoise Seeks Southampton County Seat After Sir Simeon Stuart Death
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Southampton S Richard Worsley solicits votes in the vacancy caused by Sir Simeon Stuart's death He pledges steady adherence to the welfare of the Country and to the independence of the county Belvoir 23 November 1779 signed J Clarke Fervoise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Worsley
Simeon Stuart
S J. Clarke
Belvont
Southamton County Voters urged against Knight of the Shire
On 22d November 1779 the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Southampton County are entreated not to vote for a Knight of the Shire in place of the late Sir Simeon Stuart. An independent gentleman, without place or pension, will offer his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southamton
Simeon Stuart
Teeth Scurvy and Tooth Aches Tinctures by Greenough
A vintage notice touts Mr. Greenough and Francis Newbery Junior tinctures for teeth gums and toothache. Claims include whitening enamel sets loose teeth, prevents decay and cures gum disorders with immediate pain relief. Sold London addresses with a counterfeit warning and label guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
Francis Newbery
St. Paul’s
Cheapside
Thomas Greenough
PECTORAL LOZENGES FROM BALSAM OF TOLU
The advertisement promotes coughs hoarseness and throat lozenges from balsam of tolu by T Greenough at No 10 Ludgate Hill London with a 1s box price. It notes their claimed healing virtues for lung issues soothing throat soreness aiding expectoration and relief for asthma and shortness of breath. Counterfeit copies have appeared with court damages, and only boxes with the lid inscription are genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
London
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
Ludgaehill
Oxford Street
King’s Bench
Tolu
House of Commons Debates on Irish Trade and Yarmouth Seat
The November 30 session discussed Irish and Scottish trade papers, town elections, and a Burgess vote for Yarmouth in Southampton. Jervoise Clark Jervoise vacated his seat to become Sussex militia agent. a quartering bill for Winchester during the upcoming election was introduced and read first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Ireland
T. Townspend
Yarmouth
Southampton
Jervoise Clark Jervoise
Sussex
Fenkinson
Winchester
Thomas Townsoend
Penton
French fleet battles off the Delaware in 1778 voyage
The account narrates a voyage with Count D Estaing's French fleet from Cape Franҫois to the Delaware, anchoring near St Augustine in early September with about 45 ships of the line and 80 transports. A violent gale forced the fleet to cut and flee, leaving 12 or 13 ships dismasted or crippled.
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Delaware
Count D’estaing
Cape Francois
Sc. Augustine
London Letter Reports Political Scandals and Royal Society News
Lord North informs Mr Jervoife Clarke that his request cannot be granted. In Commons Wilkes is thwarted, and possible privilege actions loom. Westminster Forum remarks on Ireland policy. British privateers seize ships near Cape Finisterre. Royal Society elects new council with Banks and Barker. Various obituaries and marriages noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord North
Jervaife Clarke
Jervoife
Duke of Richmond
House of Commons
Wilkes
London
Fox
Lord Grantham
Eyre
North
Trent
New York
Quebec
Himelf
Westminster Forum
Ireland
Rebecca
Braithwaite
Lancaster
Antigua
Cape Finisterre
David
Satis
Martinico
Bourdeaux
Lisbon
John Hanforth Reopens Castle Inn After Separation of Inns
John Hanforth thanks former customers for past favors and informs the public that the Swan with Two Necks and Lad Lane properties have been separated. He solicits continued patronage for the Castle Inn in Wood Street London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hanforth
Castle Inn
Wood-Street
London
Erly
Rebuilt Inn Near the Bank and Excise Office
A lately rebuilt and furnished inn situated near the Bank and Change, Excise Office, and Gaddhail is noted as one of the most convenient in London for its vicinity and amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gaddhail
Daffy’s Elixir advertised at White Stone House Salisbury
Mrs Swinton seeks messengers with printed warehouse description or written directions to the White Stone House Salisbury Square near Fleet Street to obtain the true Daffy’s Elixir. Bottles priced for retail, sealed with Buck’s Head and Mullet, claims a century of family manufacture and approval by physicians and nobility. Remedy touted as mild that relieves stomach and bowel disorders and related ailments, with cases for any number of quarts ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Daffy
Fir&k
Two Thousand Pounds Drawn Shares by Nicholson and Co
Nicholson and Co announce allotment of two thousand pounds for the last drawn ticket and report rising share value. They offer new and advantageous adventures for the drawing at one guinea and a half per adventurer, with tickets insured from blanks and stamped at the Bank of England. Offices named for full schemes and particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson and Co
Bank of England
Fomall
King’s Arms
Cornhill
Parliament Street
Bridge-Street
Westminster
Adventurers in Lottery on Mr Sharman's Plan
Mr Sharman informs friends and customers that several lottery numbers are entitled to prizes from the start to November 25 1779. Claims include No 48703 for 2000 pounds and No 3727 for 1000 pounds, with other drawn prizes and policies outlined. Prizes, receipts, and tickets are available at Mr Sharman's offices in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilts
Skinner
Garraway’s
Cornhill
London
Luthill
Castle §Aion
Lushill
Isis
Fifthery
Highworth
SUN
Bank-freet
Royal Exchange
Fece
Craig's Court
Charing Cros
Great Britain
Sharman
Cockspur Street
Charingcross
Fleet-street
High Holborn
Unclear Weather Time Records Listed
Fragmentary OCR note lists time blocks Friday morning and afternoon with temperatures or measurements, then Saturday entries. Details are fragmented and inconsistent, making precise interpretation difficult. No clear event, names, places, or dates emerge beyond generic day parts and numbers.
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William, Bayley
County of
House Commons
The
London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Capt. Chinnery
Daphne
Arbuthnot
His Majesty's Sorps
North America
Mr. Stephens
Sandy Hook
Roebuck
An News
Newfoundland
Portland
St. John’s
St. Andrew’s
Royal Society
Crane Court
Fleet Street
Joseph Banks
Robert Barker
James Burrow
Tho
Gsborne
Cha. Hutton
Nevil Maskelyne
Paul Hea. Mary
Mulgrave
Wm.Mulgrave
Joseph Planta
Samuel Wegg
Paul Henry Mary
New Council
George Baker
Rich H.a.bannet
Henry Cavendish
John Darker
Brownlow
Earl of
Exeter
Samuel Harper
James Herefall
Henry Stebbing
Richard Warren
Ralph Weller
James Birch
Corringham
Essex
Nicolas Price
Saintfield
Down
Lord Hertford
Sally Pratt
Lord Camden
Mr. Chandler
Red Hart
Fetterlane
Lambeth
Tho. Singleton
Clapton
Waltham
John Waltham
Isle of Ely
Fenchurch-street
James Atwood
Richmeld
Jonathan Rebotham
Rochester
Bland
Knightbridge
Comyns
Mr. Sharmans
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