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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 04, 1777
Page
3
Deal Sept 4 Wind from the southeast persisted in the Downs leaving ships for New York and London. The Speedwell sloop of war along with the Kington and Heptarchy sailed for New York and Mackinsfield for Greenland. Arrivals include Crace Wordly from Jamaica at Liverpool and Wilding Lanvand from Granada.
Admiralty notes the Hawke commanded by Samuel Gribble captured the brig Charles from South Carolina with rice off Belleisle and the schooner Elizabeth with rice turpentine indigo and deer skins. In company with the Union they took the brig Industry from South Carolina bound to Bourdeaux with rice and the Bourdeaux yacht from Cork bound to Bourdeaux with provisions.
Tuesday September 2 at Culham Heath Races near Abingdon features the gentlemen's subscription purse for all ages. Captain Bobabil, a six year old horse by Captain Bobabil, with Sit. azlb, competes in the field.
A racing summary from Scarborough notes entries and purses for Sept. 3 and 4 events. Caps O Rellly and Captain O Kelly headline a slate of four year old and open heats with multiple sweepstakes, cups, and purses, including winners like Goldfinch and Chance. Subscriptions and named horses such as Jolly Roger, Dion, Horizon, and Postilion populate the card alongside owners Mr. Mayor Mr. O Kelly and others.
Bath notes report Edward Skeate White linen-draper chosen mayor elect of Reading on Monday fo'nnight. Also recorded: Rev. Moore elected chaplain to Salisbury infirmary at anniversary court. Ring of Cavendish-street London marries Miss Crook of Marlborough. Henry Foot, woolstapler, dies at Alvedeston Wilts after short illness.
Saturday last Mary Carthy, a servant to Mr. Bartlett, butcher, in Christmas-street, was delivered of a child, which she killed by a blow on the head. She was apprehended Tuesday by Coroner's warrant, and the inquest found her guilty of wilful murder.
The militia of Huntingdonshire is ordered to assemble in St Neots on Wednesday October 1 for 28 days of training. Any militiaman missing the appointment faces a 2d fine or six months imprisonment. Dated July 26, 1777. By order of His Majestys Lieutenancy. Clerks name E. Billet. Men should be marching by ten o'clock.
Selling at prime cost the entire Genuine Stock in Trade of Meffra Savon and partners in George-Breet near the Sanfion, London. Includes damasks, marines, harrateens, cambrics, linseys, bed laces, quilts, carpets, bed-ticks, feathers, lines, and upholstery items for home use or export. Also advertised are various books and prints with pricing and publication details.
Printed for J F and C Rivinton along with G Keith and several named book sellers and printers including Crowder Crow der T C Flin and others in a historic publishing record.
This line notes a traditional publication price and binding options for a printed item, mentioning red morocco blue turkey leather and 18 shillings in sheets, Elzevir edition and corrected edition references.
A late 18th century advertisement for William Rowley M D publications includes A Treatise on the principal diseases of the eyes with new and curious info, plus other medical books by the same author such as Cure of ulcerated legs and Medical Advice for the Use of the Army and Navy. Prices listed for each work.
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