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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 04, 1764
Page
4
A Surrey man reports on rumors of island fortifications and assurances from the aid Governor about a single four pounder gun and signal duties for fishermen. He questions the credibility of French governor accounts, notes ministerial satisfaction, and mocks critics. The piece ends with a toast to Lord Chief Justice Pratt and a brief account of a county gathering.
A dated discourse recalls James I and 1614 parliamentary maneuvers, criticizing court influence and noble undertakers in county elections. It laments royal encroachment, praises liberties, and notes reactions to press figures Rees and Kes as well as Yorks’ political alignments. A correspondent, Jerry LoverrutTi, offers commentary and calls for prudent public apology.
Letter from Sept 30 1764 reports a grand jury breakfast discussion in the eastern county. The writer claims to present a true account of a tavern dispute about Lord Chief Justice Paatt's hearth and a favorite toast. High Sheriff hosted an elegant entertainments attended by noble company including the Royal Family.
A fragmented 18th century sheet reports Rev Dre Wills sermon at St Pauls on Sunday from Mart xi 6 praising faith and charity. It also covers Lisbon trade articles, naval dispositions, Baltic fortresses, Denmark woollen production, Naples thanksgiving, a fatal fire in London and ship arrivals. Minor local items note court appointments, a fatal fall during a fire search, and market and commodity movements.
Mail from Holland notes the 17 day Diet election proceeded without disorder though 690 nuncios attended with retimes. Vienna report Sept 15 mentions talk of a new loan by tontine planned by the court for all subjects.
A dispatch from Coburg reports the death of the Duke of Saxe our Sovereign in the 67th year of his age. The note cites royal estates and obligations of real estate holders toward participation in duties. Separate items mention Toulon and Genoa treaties and troop dispatch questions as unprepared.
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