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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 16, 1787
Page
1
A garbled text fragment mixes names like Rohan and Jo and references to a dramatic scene. The passage contains disrupted phrases about a figure and a wall, with stray terms such as brave magic and a caretaker. No clear events, dates, or locations emerge.
The text hints at a damaged historical scene with references to gold, a throne, and figures like Barcel and Digan. It suggests a vivid royal pageant with wealth imagery and a chain of characters, though the names and details are garbled and unclear.
The text lists numerous military promotions and appointments, including captains, lieutenants, and ensigns, following half pay and provincial service. It notes detachment movements, discharges, and surrender actions linked to an ongoing campaign in Ireland and nearby regions, with various officers named and dated entries.
Fragmentary entries list individuals such as Joseph Aldridge of Lower Lookings un Sutter and Christopher Penny White of Colehetter, with dates in November and places including Guild Hall Coventry and the White Mart Inn. Also mentions Mev yg and Themes Medge with Coventry and Piccadilly.
Property to be sold by private contract in Corrickbury manor with freehold farm and outbuildings. Occupied by Mr George Paris on a long standing tenure. Land comprises 316 acres 9 perches of arable meadow and pasture in Sheering Essex near Sabridgeworth, Stratford and London. Details available at listed offices and agents.
Very improveable freehold estate in Herefordshire including a mansion with several reception rooms, eleven bedrooms, kitchens and outbuildings. The property covers about 1246 acres with eight farms and cottages, tithes of Birtley parish, and extensive demesne lands. Viewings arranged via Henry Moore and sale particulars available at listed inns and offices.
October writ lists William Davis alias Clarke and a gang of men ordered for transportation for burglary horse stealing and felony. Names ages heights hair and marks given. authorities offer rewards of twenty pounds or five guineas for capture and warn against aiding fugitives.
A London shopkeeper in Covent Garden offers a large stock of black silks including poplins and bombazines at reduced prices to attract ladies and servants. Demi fashion items and warrants are advertised as available before standard tabling of customs.
The Parliament of Ireland plans a November prorogation before dispatching defense funds. Reports from Plymouth and Spithead describe Royal Navy ships, crews recruited, and fortifications as the era’s war buildup intensifies.(commands)
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