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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 28, 1776

Page

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New Brooms and The Run Away at Drury Lane Theatre

A historic ad lists through Theatres Royal Drury Lane and Covent Garden performing New Brooms scene of The Run Away followed by The Elope ment and The Mayor of Garratt and a later notice for The Distressed Mother at Covent Garden. Also a navigation tolls proposal at Ripon and money matters on annuities offered by an Essex Street broker with note of the new geography primer dedicated to royal figures.

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Drury-Lane Mr. King Moody Bannister Wrighten Dodd Bradshaw Love Miss Platt George Hargrave Smith Mr. Hargrave Yates Emily Wales

Bay Mare and Gelding Colt Advertised for Reward

On September 27, 1770 at Headley near Liphook, Richard Pim offers a reward of one guinea for information leading to the recovery of a bay mare two years old last March, about 15 hands, with distinct markings and a gelding colt one year old last March, about fourteen hands, with a white face and three white legs. Provide details to Richard Pim at Headley.

Obey Richard Pim Headly Liphook Coles Headley

Money Matters at Bertie’s in Piccadilly

Nobility, gentry, and other income holders may obtain quick, discreet loans via Mr. Bertie in Wirs-ftred Piccadilly. He has long handled money matters with credibility and satisfaction for creditors. Applications in person or by letter will be promptly attended.

MVM R. Harris Mason’s Yard Dukesv St. James's Bertie Wirs Piccadilly Brédit Fetter

London Evening Post Urges Emigration Amid Taxes and War

In a sharp critique of current policies, the London Evening Post laments heavy taxes and soaring prices under Lord North. It argues mercenary hiring and mass conscription won’t subdue America, urging English readers to seek new lands across the sea rather than endure famine at home. It attacks government favoritism toward Scots and laments labour costs and bread shortages.

America Lord North Atlantic George the Third England

To the Printer of the London Evening Pott. A

A concise early 18th century letter to the printer of the London Evening Post addresses printing practices and requests correction or clarification of a recent issue. The writer references accuracy and public trust, urging responsible dissemination of news and orderly publication.

London Evening Pott. A

Veteran's Fund Over Cantons Raised For Soldiers In Pinch

A dated ledger recounts a 1745 Veteran’s scheme to aid troops suppressing the rebellion. A Young Scot named Smith circulated a plan, Batton’s coffee-house raised 20761.158.6d, Guildhall meetings moved funds under Sir Richard Hoare and ADM, totaling 20,9751.11s.3d with Quaker waistcoats supplied, aiding soldiers in a severe winter campaign.

Brunswick Smith Scotchwan J Girdlers Hall Batton’s Jos Tho, Hankey’s James Colebrooke Kfg Richard Hoare Lori Mayer Mr. Smith John Gore Samson Gideon Elgrs Guildhall Wiliam Yonge Culloden

Royal appointments from the London Gazette Sept 28

The King appoints Edward Bayntun as Agent and Consul General at Alvier, from Tripoli. William Mathew ene Eg becomes Captain General and Governor in Chief of the Leeward Charibbee Islands in America, replacing Sir Ralph Payne. John Clarke Fig is named Captain General and Governor of the Province of Senegambia in Africa, succeeding Charles O Hara.

London Gazette St. James’s Edward Bayntun Ets Tripoli Alvier Whitehall William Mathew Ene Eg Leeward Charibbee Islands America Ralph Payne The Bath John Clarke Senegambia sAfrica Charles’s O'Hara

London Postscript and London Robberies Chronicle

A London postscript from Quebec reports Brigadier General Col. Gordon was shot by Americans and died. Elfizeur notes two English vessels, one the Friegsthip bound for Copenhagen, foundered with only one saved. Royal events include Princess Charlotte’s birthday and sheriffs’ duties in Guilahall. London crime includes robberies near Blackfriars and Finchley, with arrests and trials. Marriages and appointments fill the social page.

Quebec Col. Gordon Lord Howe Gen. Fraser Champlain Elfizeur Copenhagen Petersbourg Plymouth Charlotte Augusta Matilda Kew Windsor Thomas Guilahall Wellminer Court of Common Council M. Fouarcy Paris

Drops and cures offered for facial disorders in London sale

An 18th century letter from Hester Sru dd testifies to a facial disease and cure by Norton drops. The advertisement warns of counterfeit copies and lists locations in London where the drops are sold promising to cure leprosy scurvy eye inflammation and various skin disorders.

John Swatine Sammer London Richardson and Urquhart Royal Exchange Ton Norion Mr. Norton Surgesn G Wenmuare Lonton Haifa Gutenea Ilia Guinca St.Anthony's Reenethening Liv

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