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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1786
Page
4
An eclectic catalog lists tales romances and anecdotes from classic authors, with prices and publishing details. The page mentions volumes and editions, authors such as Baron de Toque and Ruffin, and various literary works alongside advertising notices and prices for libraries and readers.
The fragment outlines the sixth volume of the New Annual Register combining literary notices and public notices. It mentions publications in pharmacy and medical topics and lists payments and impartiality claims for the issue. Names and dates are obscured by OCR, but references to notices of prizes, publications, and official proclamations appear throughout.
An advertisement describes the second edition of a travel work by a noted 18th century author, detailing voyages toward the polar circle and various discoveries. It lists publishers J. and J. Stowaton and describes the volume as quarto, containing maps, plates, and companion essays, priced at one guinea in boards.
Fragmented OCR reports Dr Hawes traveling to Surrey and London for medical lectures. The text notes lectures on practice and remedies, with references to editions, advertisements, and a schedule including afternoon sessions.
The report notes an imminent commercial treaty adjustment with France discussed by Mr. Eden, clerks to limit custody records, and caution over indictments for perjury. It mentions Bank discounting prospects, sheriffs meeting the Lord Chancellor, and a bill on police and market regulation to curb abuses.
A fragmentary letter from a traveler describes plague treatment in Greek hospitals and journeys through Vienna and Constantinople. It notes a shipboard incident, hospital quarantine, and a plan to seek broader medical knowledge. The piece also references a Naples bank fire that destroyed vast assets and exposed suspected fraud, plus assorted local notices and society news.
An extract from a Portsmouth letter dated Friday Sept 15 describes a very heavy gale with crew urged to Dover for France and reports ships with masts and yards down. It notes damage at Spithead and harbour dangers, plus arrivals from Antigua and other colonies and a royal navy sloop driven aground but not heavily damaged. A Royal Oak meeting in Vasixhul rejects a landlord’s request and vows action against inns in a road from the Bog and Dick to Lam beth Palace for vice and profligacy.
Mesis HAZARD Byrne and Co announce to the public that tickets for the forthcoming lottery are available at the bank. Holders of receipts for tickets or shares may exchange them for the authors Kisab Exchange, Sept. 15.
The venue ends its season with a formal curtain call and thanks to patrons. Performers pledge to return with renewed energy, requesting continued support as they prepare for future productions.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a theater review or play listing. It references playing, drama, and a season scandal with an actor or production issue implied. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, leaving only broad theatrical context.
Stock prices listed with bank shares and government bonds showing varied rates. The report notes percentages like 3 percent and 7.97 per cent with several fractional figures and references to annuities and lottery tickets in the day’s market snapshot.
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