Papal Death and Heirship in Rome and European Notices
Paris notes report Cardinal Barberini died in Rome and was buried with pomp on Sept 17. His Eminency named Princess of Palestrino his heir general and bequeathed legacies. The Queen Dowager of Spain prepared to reside at Guadalajara after Willing eight million and jewels to Spain. London Gazette records Bishop elections for Norwich and Bristol. Hogue reports Turks surrender Orfova after siege. Market summaries list South Sea, Bank, and India loan figures.
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Paris
A-la- Main
Roime
Cardinal Barberini
Sacred College
St. Andrew de la Valle
Princess of
Palestrino
Nisce
Spain
Bayonne
Guadalajara
Madrid
London
Great Britain
Norwich
Robert Butts
Ely
Thomas Gooch
Bristol
Hogue
Orfova
N.S
Notice on Westminster Bridge Works Obstruction Prohibited
Westminster Bridge project officials warn of penalties under an act of the ninth year of the King for obstructing or damaging the Thames works. Violators will be prosecuted, with felonious charges and possible death as a felon without benefit of clergy. The commissioners reserve the right to pursue offenders to the utmost severity.
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Westminster-Bridge Office
River of Thames
Westminster-Bridge
Lost Dun Mare Seeks Return For Reward
A slender Dun Mare four years old with a white forehead and black scar on the back is missing from Kenardington Kent. The mare stands about fourteen hands high and has a short mane. A reward of one Guinea is offered for the return to John Mays.
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John
Mays
Kenardington
Kent
John Mays
Reward for Nab of Coin Filers in Whitehall 1738
Notice from Whitehall dated September 1 1738 promises rewards totaling one hundred pounds plus parliamentary rewards for conviction of all involved in filing guineas and using engines to edge or mill gold coin. It names John Carter Francis Kelham David Roberts and Joseph Benson as absentees and offers a royal pardon to any accomplice who reveals others. Harrington signs the notice.
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Whitehall
John Carter
Francis Kelham
David Roberts
Joseph Benson
Faas
Harrington
Stolen Carter and accomplices hunted by public notices
Stolen Carter described as a tall thin lame watch-graver from West Smithfield now lodged near the Duke's Head. Francis Kelham, a red-complexioned small man, linked to Bartholomew Close alehouse theft. Avid Roberts, carpenter, linked to multiple London lodgings and the Mulberry Garden. Joseph Benson, gunmaker, 60 to 70, noted for cross-bows and engines for milling Guineas. Rewards offered for apprehension at Surrey Street Strand or near Firemongers Hall Thames Street.
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Stolen Carter
West Smithfield
Duke’s Head
St. Fobz's Square
Francis Kelham
Bartholomew-Close
Avid Roberts
Coventry
Hoxton
Werminster
St. George’s Fields
Southwark
Wood's Clife
Clerkenwell
Tilington
Joseph Benson
Naresborough
Yorkhire
Dublin
Cats-Hole
St. Katherine’s
Tower
New River
Afeton
Surry-Street
Strand
North
Firemongers Hall
Thames-Street
Bromley Races at Bromley Common September Meeting
Notices describe a three day horse racing event at Bromley Common in Kent with purses of twenty, fifteen, and ten guineas. Entrants pay one Guinea and a half, or two and a half at the post, with weights and stipulations on horse age and prior winnings. Horses must be kept in Bromley parish seven days before and entered at Mr West's Tyger Mason's Hill six days before. Starts between three and four o'clock with at least three horses per purse.
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Bromley Common
County of Kenty Che Sith
Gallaways
Hhat
Bromley
Tamworth
Norice
Stafford
Castle Inn
N. B
Castle-Inn
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Races Advertised With Corrected Details
Notice corrects the August advertisement for Tamworth Races on September 1 and 2 at Farm-Wood near Tamworth Stafford. Purses of 20 and 30 pounds with varied weights and entry fees, conditions for subscribers and non subscribers, payments, entry deadlines, and post racing arrangements at the Castle Inn and Tamworth Castle.
Finchley Races Plate Sweepstakes at Finchley Common
Finchley Races on Finchley Common Middlesex schedule four days starting Monday the 18th. Prizes include a Ten Pound Plate for horses under 14 hands, two Silver Spurs and a Whip, a Five Pound Plate for ponies up to 12 and a half hands, and a Silver Cup with a Gold Ring. Entry details, weights, deadlines, and subscription rules outlined, with start times and stable assignments.
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Finchley Common
Middlesex
Harses
Windmill Houf
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South
South Sea
New South Sea
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Titto
Kenglish Gopper
Prem India
Mine Adventure
Finchley
L Crown Tavern
Leadenhall Street
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