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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 01, 1737
Page
1
The piece exposes an elaborate lottery scheme tied to a bridge fund, decrying fraud and urging readers to avoid purchases. It calculates intrinsic value of tickets, warns that nine blanks accompany each prize, and condemns subscribers who profit by deceiving others. Names, dates, and exact sums indicate a London readership evaluating financial risk.
An Aug 12 Madrid letter explains why ships and frigates from Cadiz and other Spanish ports sail covertly. Rumors suggest a Northern power plans a settlement near Spanish America, prompting Spain to act with ministries’ concern. The writer notes joint opposition by another power and Spain to thwart the settlement.
London items note William Wight esq died after illness at Blakesley Northamptonshire and Counsellor Butler died at Pump Court Temple. Count de Cambis and his wife arrived at Golden Square. Princess Agusta seen at St James's and Princess of Wales to appear publicly next week. Duke of Montagu resigns as Captain and Colonel Life Guards. Vacant colours in Foot Guards to be filled by Littleton. Several arrests over detention of a foreign minister from a northern power.
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