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Newspaper
Middlesex Journal And Evening Advertiser
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 24, 1775
Page
3
A historical letter from Governor Trumbull discusses the February resolution on taxation and revenue, opting for colonial self taxation under conditions, while criticizing province leaders for intent on bloodshed. He vows protection of subjects, refusal to suspend defensive war actions, and readiness to defend peaceful subjects amid armed conflict.
Paris reports ORD STORMONT did not attend the King's coronation and claimed to substitute for the Spanish Ambassador, with Vienna’s envoy following the French Ambassador’s rank in England. Etiquette differences persist between courts. The Queen is rumored to be crowned next year at St Denis, a French ceremony unlike Catherine de Medici’s era.
An assortment of maritime notices from the Caribbean and Atlantic routes. Vessels laden with goods sail from Hispaniola to New England while ships from Jamaica reach Bristol and London bound for New York and Virginia. Local polls show sheriffs’ results with Hayley leading, Newnham and Rawlinson in close follow.
Fragmentary prose describes Aristophanies noting penidents in Neptune temple and puzzling over the word regatta. The text mentions rag-at-a and furniture imagery as a partial explanation, with Lond references and obscure antiquarian tone.
A list of weddings and attendees pieces together a society page from Florence to London. Names include Earl Cowper Mills Gore of Southampton, Mrs Wortley, Miss Pattens Church, and many titled guests such as the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Marlborough, Lady Pembroke, Lord Lesley, and Sir William Magné plus numerous families and clergy attending the events and services.
Sporting Intelligence reports on June 19 at Newcastle where Sir John Kaye's horse Freworker won the King's 100 guineas for five year olds, beating Black Tom and other contenders. The day featured heats and a 400g sweepstakes with entries from Parker, Turnbull, Shafté, and Weathenheath with notable performances from Grey fillys and bay colts.
A series of bankruptcy notices list names such as John Hull Thompson Pyter William Smithy Alexander Matter Edward Rabys and others, detailing surrender dates in July and August at Guildhall with attorneys Barletts Buildings Holborn and Gray's Inn, and a general creditors dividend due July 15. Names include various tradesmen from London and across England with associated towns, occupations, and firm references.
In the June 23 and 25 logs, several outward bound vessels are noted as failed or sailing for Weymouth Portsmouth and Oporto. Arrived Indiaman Thames Eat and Swift Lante and John M Lourd. Several ships sail or remain with various destinations including Antigua Jamaica Lancaster Limerick and St Ann’s.
A fragmentary notice notes morning and afternoon times for an event at London Srivia tomorrow with unclear ordering and hazy details. No concrete names, dates, or locations are clearly legible.
A broad notice discounts fire-based preparation and touts Miy simple Powder of Quicksilver as a universal remedy for gout rheumatism stones dropsy jaundice piles syphilis leprosy scurvy and other disorders. It cites Mr Norton merchant and physician in Golden Square London and includes testimonials and cautions against counterfeit bottles and directions for sale and distribution.
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