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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 20, 1787
Page
1
Fragmentary text from an old London page mentions Serene Highness and a Duke, with references to positions and admiration. It notes an event the following day at a meeting place, but details are garbled and many proper names are unreadable.
Fragmentary 1737 decree outlines troop movements to Averioone and city entry by Barg troops with guard posts. It orders magistrate approval, fluices issuance, and daily reports to high officials. Mentions appointment of John Peatery Flys as Geosicary of the Coat cot of Sathere ods and includes signatures.
A damaged OCR style notice lists numerous attorneys, merchants, and places including Durham, Sunderland, Whitehaven, and Newcastle. It mentions surrender dates and certificates to be granted by November, with names such as George Tan and James Millar appearing in association with guildhall and court references.
A historic notice describes a sale by auction of the reputed Manor of Won and surrounding lands near Beloiwerth Surrey. It lists two mules, various parcels including 625 acres of pasture and arable land, yards, offices, water and waste land, with rents and terms. Details reference multiple holders and viewing opportunities through Mr Richard Stanning and others, dated Michaelmas 1957.
Promotions in the army dated September 30 1789 raise Major James Wemyss to Lieutenant Colonel and Captain Charles Stewart to Major. In Dublin a meeting of principal artists at the Royal Exchange formed a committee to establish a gallery for public display of works by descriptors of eminent pains and to showcase new art, with a second meeting set for Friday.
Reports describe a royal gathering in Allerton Paris where Duke of York entertained tenants and locals with rural diversions, feast, and dancing. The event included a large audience, ox feast, plentiful ale, and a memorable visit by the royal party, who distributed bread, cheese, and money to marching townsfolk.
Sunday reports discuss the political unrest following Amsterdam’s surrender. The States General debate how to punish traitors and disband armed Burgess groups, restore order, and regulate military commanders and committees linked to the Armed Burgesses with measures to confiscate properties of their supporters.
A Hanau dispatch reports three successive couriers with orders for the garrison to prepare for immediate march and for recruits to be raised nationwide. German regiments including Guards and Kurpfalz forces are named, with plans to join or oppose actions against the Turks. Observers foresee a possible Europe wide conflict as France and Sweden may resist and pull other powers into war.
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