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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 14, 1780

Page

2

Admiralty dispatches recount Cornwallis action in Gulf of Florida

In October 1780 the Admiralty reports Lieutenant General Frederick Earl of Carlile as General Governor of Ireland. Captain Cornwallis, commanding the Lion squadron, engaged a 14 to 18 ship French convoy near Cape Florida, sustaining minimal damage while the enemy withdrew after heavy exchange. Extracts also note Moor's privateer actions near the Spanish coast against five French letters of marque, with Moor capturing two vessels and pursuing the rest, and various notices from Vienna and Norwich on tours, dividends, and certificates.

Frederick, Earl of Cornwallis Lion Sultan Hector Ruby Bristol Gulph Florida Europe America Mont. Ternay Rowley Walsingham Barbadoes Cape Francois Inglis Niger Cape Florida N. E Chace Nigel Firce Trong Tam C. W. Cornwallis Nathaniel Davison Elys Gt Algurs Earl of Hillborough Algizrs Edward Moor Wer Dublin Mahon Marseilles West Indies Cape de Gat Les Deux Freres Univers Deux Freres Nancy Moor Mont. Dé la Vallee Vienna Bohemia Schlosshof

Henry's Patent Balance and Gauge for counterfeit coin

A notice declares widespread counterfeit light guineas in England and promotes Henry's Patent Balance and Gauge as the only effective portable detector. It lists wholesale sellers in London and offers reduced pricing and quantities for resale. a Portuguese coin weighing machine is also advertised at the same outlets.

James Sutton Stamp’s Cheapside Woolley and Hemming Merirs Sibbs and Dean Fish-street-hill London N. B

Dr Norris Drops Promote Fever and Cold Relief Across Kingdom

A sweeping advertisement extols Dr Norris drops as nearly infallible for fevers and malignant sore throats. It cites letters from Bristol and authorities praising their rapid, gentle remedy, with widespread distribution and prices listed in multiple shops across major cities.

Sacher Bristol Norris Norgia Fleet-street Mefirs Byfield Hawksworth Charing-cross Burnell New Bond-street Satchell Northumberland-street Strand Southern St. Janes Moffrs Colins and Johnson Salisbury Kingdom

Leprous Cure Advertised by Kirklees Hall Physician

A Cure authenticated by Sir George Armytage promotes Merchant’s Drops as a cure for leprosy scurvy ulcers and many blood disorders. The letter from Joseph Woomersley details dramatic improvement after ten bottles, dated 1775 1780, with sales and consulting locations across London and nearby towns. It also lists property sales at Timberland and various legal notices.

George Armytage Kirklees Hall West Riding York Mr. Norton Golden Square London Joseph Woomersley Clifton Kirklees St. Anthony’s Norton Piccadily John Norton Marchant Kearfley Fleet-fveet Francis Newbery St. Paul’s Church-yard Houghton Randall Royal Exchange Robertson Toyman Crosby-square Bishopsgate-tireet Lene Lindenhall-freet Denham Hermitage Bridge Smith No. Go Blickman-ttreet Borough Newton Sta Ioner Union-street Ginger King's School Westmirdters

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