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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 21, 1786
Page
2
The notice states that on Thursday the 28th of a month, Commodore Lakorry will sell several lots of old stores at his Majesty's yard in Plymouth during normal working hours. Sale terms may be obtained at the Commissioner's Office or the yard.
Navy Office announces an auction on Sep 28 at One O’clock for seven ships including Rattlesnake 198 coppered at Deptford Lion brig P67 coppered Gritha Cutter 9845 coppered at Portsmouth. Inventories and sale conditions available at the office, with mixing of rum during standard working hours of the year.
Notice from the Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of Fugland trading to the Basilades announces a General Court at Leadenhall Street on Wednesday 11 October 1787 for the election of six directors for four years.
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants trading to the East Indies announce that the present five percent bond interest shall cease on March 31 and shift to four percent per annum. Bonds must be marked by February 10. those not marked by that date will be paid off March 31 with interest through that date. Thomas Maton, Secretary.
A silver watch capped and jeweled with a maker Eve biett and a steel chain bearing initials WW was found on the road to Buxdar in Horttashire. A small key accompanies the items. The finder will deliver them at the Bar of the Cattle Moorgate London for reward and costs. Supt. 22, 1786.
The manuscript describes a royal anniversary event at St James's with nobles, foreign ministers, and the Queen's party attending a performance of Bela's Stratagem and Love in a Camp. It notes royal greetings, lavish attire, and dense attendance signaling public loyalty after a long day of courtly spectacle.
State lottery tickets and shares go on sale at Meff Winnam and Co at No. 14 Poultry London with a wide range of numbers and low prices. The notice lists numerous past prize numbers and amounts and explains shares will be stamped by Government and tickets deposited with the Crown. It cautions against selling chances other than tickets and shares and notes exchangeable receipts for tickets and shares.
Prices of stocks listed for the day note bank stock, annuities, bonds and South Sea stock. Trading terms show shutes on bank stock and various consols with percent changes and quoted amounts, including old and new issues, long and short positions, and lottery tickets and scrip at the end.
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