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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 25, 1762
Page
4
Excerpt notes that any action may be expected to do wonders in this matter as read in Tam. Thomas Trueman signs the remark, reflecting a confident greeting or endorsement of the project or idea discussed.
A letter from Spittle-Fields Lucy Lovet pleads the painter Meres print verses in the London Evening Post. The writer mocks polities and urges wit and peace, threatening to stop reading if not amused, and compares the printer to a stern Quis with Captain Corhagi’s print hanging in the hall.
A satirical tale mocks slander about a maid and a market scandal, drawing on a bawdy exchange with Peg and a fishy procurement. The piece references public life and gossip, in a sketched colonial tone, while interleaving brief political notes and race results from Richmond.
A fragment lists multiple ships including Commodore Moore and the Prince Edward with destinations or routes such as Liverpool Bristol Falmouth and Lisbon. Also referenced are a Dutch man of war a Dutch East Indiaman and several other named vessels like the Speedwell Cormorant and Diligence. Wind Wett.
A fragment list shows prices for Bank stock India stock South Sea stock and various annuities. Entries include Bank Ann 1756 4 per cent and Bank Confol 1762 with values around 90 to 93, Navy and West Hills 6 per cent and other government and long-run bonds. The text resembles a 18th century market quotation sheet with several items and dated denominations.
Contents of political periodical papers of Last Saturday. The Monitor defends its approach to Hogarth and criticizes his print as unworthy. The Briton argues Britain and Ireland hold eight million people and discusses the German war. The Author exposes inconsistencies in previous Monitors on war measures.
A fragment discussing proposed terms of empire after conflict with France. It laments British concessions, questions leaving French power in North American lands, and calls for restoring Caribbean possessions to English families. The speaker critiques postwar terms and notes Newfoundland fishing rights and small islands.
A historic dialogue laments aiding the enemy, warns against costly expeditions, and praises UNANIMITY as essential to lasting security. It recalls a past era when Dutch and English rivalries spurred courage and cohesion, contrasting with present divisions and the peril of neutral interference.
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