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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 28, 1790
Page
3
A garbled legal notice describes action by directors and trustees regarding purchase and sale of stocks and real estate. It mentions transfer acts and references a decree allowing or restricting acceptance of letters of advice for sale of properties and related assets.
Gatty and Son Tinplate-Workers advertise a broad catalogue from London manufactured brown and blue tea and coffee urns to japanned ware and metal kitchen furniture. They promise variety of lamps, hot and cold baths, garden engines, and patent lamps with ready stock for immediate use, all at favorable terms from their Newgate Street showroom.
European dispatches report the Emperor’s satisfaction to King Prussia on the Reichenbach Convention, with war orders countermanded yet regiments kept ready. News from Brussels hints at negotiations and a possible pause in hostilities, while Spanish and British political shifts influence expectations of peace or conflict.
An obscure text describes a chief and a woman named Bowles connected to Prodan as they travel to America. It mentions military men, Indian relations, and visitors to London seeking audiences with Mr Secretary Grenville, with references to delicate status and honors amid a distant colonial context.
Reports discuss a large covert operation with 8 700 infantry and a secret expedition fleet. Possible targets include Gibraltar and Caribbean ports, with Hanoverian troops en route and Lord Worcester possibly joining from Quebec.
A partial OCR listing shows Rev Samuel Carter A M, Rev Edward Gale, and others from Vindaten College and Norwalk area receiving degrees. The article notes an adjudication of a prize poem and mentions admissions to Matter of reserves and seasons prize.
The report details multiple 18th century cases at the Old Bailey including capital convictions for Burbridge and others for shop-window damage and larceny, forgery and publishing false documents, and a violent assault leading to death. Martha Miller was acquitted of murdering a newborn, and Tyler’s trial concluded quickly due to clear evidence.
The 1786 English Lottery prize of 1001 and the Irish Lottery capital of 20001 were won by Mr Taylor the hatter after purchasing a single ticket from Mr Nicholson of Bank Street Cornhill. His tale, including selling the first drawn ticket, highlights the Office’s honest conduct and the growing reputation of the lottery business.
Stock prices listed for bank shares and consols showing 7 percent, 4 percent, and various bonds. References include South Sea stock, old run, annuities, 3 percent Navy, and lottery tickets with multiple fractional quotes.
Notice to creditors that Daniel Johnson late of Great Torrington Devon apothecary has died and Bridget Johnson his widow and executrix has filed an account of administration. An application to Beaton, attorney at law, Great Torrington, is noted. All effects are currently administered. Great Torrington October 12, 1790.
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