European politics and market notes mix in scattered 18th century update
Reports from Kiel and Pét ersburg discuss Holstein Gottorp claims and a potential congress over Schleswig, while a Tartars raid near Perecop is described with Colonel Wedel delaying and defeating them. Financial quotes follow, listing South Sea stock and annuities, bank figures, and Exchequer orders in a dense summary of 18th century affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India-Company
Sweden
Kiel
Holstein-Gottorp
Murtich
Perecop
Grafs
Wedel
New South Sea
Prem
India
Royal Exchange
Lohdon
Emperor’s
Quarterly Meeting Notice for Fire Loss Claims
Sunfire Office announces the general quarterly meeting of trustees at their office behind the Royal Exchange London on the 14th instant at ten in the forenoon. All persons who have sustained any loss by fire are urged to present their claims for satisfaction. Attendance is given at the stated office and at Craies Court Charing Cross for insuring houses goods and merchandise from loss by fire throughout Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Exchangée
London
Craie’s Court
Great Britain
Witness Seeks Information On Will in Kent
Mary Patrickson sworn as witness to the will of Richard Dafton of Black Heath Kent. She previously served him. Anyone with information should contact Mr. Jotlifor of Sheer Lane London where Patrickson may be heard or where she was last known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Patrickson
Agity
Richard Dafton
Black- Heath
County of Kent
Jotlifor
Sheer-Lane
London
Sale of Winchester Estate Under Chancery Decree
Pursuant to a High Court of Chancery decree and before Master William Spicer at Glifford's Inn Fleet Street, a property in Parchment Street Winchester comprising messuages with outbuildings and gardens is offered. One fourth freehold and three fourths leasehold for nearly 2000 years at peppercorn rents. Details available at the Master’s chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Chancery
William Spicer
Glifford’s Inn
Fleet
Parchment-street
Winchester
Tate
William Fletcher
Gett from Michaelinas las Farm in Essex County
Estate description of 400 acres marsh land belonging to Trustees of Ladly Bbfville's Charity in Bombham Essex. Formerly occupied by Thomas Coot. Inquiries directed to Nathaniel Pearston Levertoaks Kent or Francis Auten Clifford's Inn London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelinas Las
Bombham
Essex
Ladly Bbfville’s
Thomas Coot
Nathaniel Pearston
Levertoaks
Notice of Horses for Sale Show in York
A large number of dealers and chapmen announce a horse show to begin December 26 at Bowdam Barr, York, offering horses for sale and inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qxajhereas
Chapmen
Wighouc Bowdam Barr
York
Wanted: William Stevens last seen in Nottingham
A notice asks for information on William Stevens, about 26, born Linconshire, last seen in Nottingham. It directs informants to send letters to Joseph Fearon at The Blackmoor's Head, St Clement's, London, or to Mr Thomas Steevens in Grantham, Lincolnshire, promising payment for trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stevens
Vag Granehiarti i
Lincolinshire
Labetee Eed
Nottingham
Anty
Perfon
Joseph Fearon
W Woolisa- Diate
St.Clement’s
London
Fr Goodwyn
Thomas Steevens
Grantham J
Lincolnshire
Master of Greek and Latin Tongues Wanted in Fleet Street
A Gentleman skilled in Greek and Latin tongues is sought to inquire of J. Bartlett, Staridher, against the Saix Tavern in Fleet Street for further information and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bartlett
Staridher
de Saix
Fleetstreet
Peremptory Sale Decree of Goadby Manor Leicestershire
Pursuant to a high Court of Chancery decree and London Gazette advertisements, the manor of Goadby with its appurtenances near Melrois Mowbray Leicestershire and associated lands, tenements, and hereditaments will be sold before Major Robert Holdford at Somerset Inn Chaney udne on or before October 13. Proceeds benefit the estate of Samuel Lowe, deceased, with perpetual advowson of Geadbys. Details available at the Master’s Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Chancery
London’Gazette
Robert Holdford
High Court ‘of
Chantery
Sjmoid’s Inn
Chaney Udne
Goadby
Melrois Mowbray
Leicestershire
Isal
Jace
Samuel Lowe
Deceas
Notice to Persons on Annuities and Estates
NY persons who would grant or buy annuities for their lives or joint lives or who would dispose of or buy estates or who would lend or raise money on them may be immediately served by applying to to be named.
Relief Applicants Offered Nonoperative Cure Option
Persons afflicted with stone in the bladder who cannot obtain relief through circulatory methods may apply for cure at the Lamb under the Royal Exchange through Mr Cox bookseller or at Mazine's Coffee-House in Red-Lyon-Street Clerkenwell, avoiding a painful surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Royal Exchange
Mazine
Lepoastrian Romance and Atalantis Prints Sold by J. Watson
Publication notes advertise Leopatralta romance volumes and a new edition of Atalantis with page keys. Subscriptions taken by J. Watson Wardrobe Court Great Carter Lane. Also offered Conjugal Duty wedding sermons and a Descent of Saxe-Gotha account, with pricing and printing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecter
Atalantis
Folia
NEBU
Tanio
Ilustrious
Saxe-Gotha
Ernest Mil
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Lincoln's
Dan. Fields
Fr. Nichotts
John Clarke
T. Woodsward
Temple-Bar
BookfeHers
Daily
Reeve
FeAlee
James ‘Mothersall
Edward Terry
Goven
Guy
Ott
Edward ‘Ferry
Marchionéfs de Ambert
Paris
Gethat
Photiaa
E. Owen
Caslle-Howard
Charles Farr
Carlisle
D. Rice
Great-Britain
Joshua Ge
Matthew Blakiston
Creer
Que Tan Tavern
Strand
Liavok
Michael Newnam
Hatton
Gardet
N. B
Temple Exchange
Fleet-street
Stebbing
James Oster
John Nooi
White Hart
Mercers Chapel
Cheapsides
Stealing
Tindal
Earl of Shafisbury
Stitt Taverty
Balinghall-street
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