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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 19, 1786
Page
4
The piece celebrates a prime day for monarchy and law, praising the drama's splendor and public praise. It extols arts to charm and instruct, promising laughter, music, and novelty to draw audiences. The text lauds the theatre’s merit and the promoter’s efforts to secure public support and patronage.
Historical catalog entry describes Samuel Johnson’s English Dictionary Volume I, printed for Thomas Longman in Foster Row London. Includes title pages and notes on corrections and editions with Johnson as author.
Yesterday Lord Botton in Waiting denounced a Levee at St Fanes for Wednesday marking the anniversary of the monarch's accession. The Duke of Cumberland and party, visiting Cumberland Lease, dined with the Prince of Wales at Pall Mall. A Treasury board convened to hear citizens of the Crown demand.
A long discussion outlines implications of new treaties, finances, and restricted trade. The board weighs pacific aims, debt reductions, public funds, and an upcoming parliamentary session amid reports from the isle and abroad.
Extract shows ships arrived at Bristol and Plymouth from Guernsey Memel Archangel and Longfound with vessels Amity Minerva Mary Aga Hafer and more. It notes a marriage of George Millett Esq commander of the King George in the East India Company's service to Miss Coggan of Leidenhal tir ecr.
The report outlines the prize races at Newmarket, including sixty guineas for four year olds and fifty pounds for three year olds, with numerous horses and owners named. It notes an extraordinary foul race between Rockingham and Drone, and lists riders, entries, and conditions across multiple classes.
Stock prices listed for bank and government securities show various figures such as 1483 3 quarters and 149 3 quarters for bank stock and 3 percent bonds. The cryptic lines include Conful and Ditto entries with fractions and slight fluctuations. The page also notes long avas and Aunties, with Navy 3 Sths Lottery tickets and scrip.
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