Debates on sinking funds and public debt management
A complex 18th century discourse critiques Dr Price on the use of a sinking fund to pay the national debt. It argues taxes reflect productive capacity, warns against overreliance on compound interest, and contends that simple and compound interest have differing impacts on the public. The speaker challenges the opponent’s calculations and emphasizes the need for a sustainable funding approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Allent
Paice Hay
Dagein
Ford
Bepan
Price
Teidmir
Tyndran
Miyelf
Dr. Price
Stembers
Franking Privilege Debate Stirs Private Concerns In Parliament
A fragmented 18th century letter expresses opposition to widespread franking while debating privilege and public costs. The writer questions private correspondence exemptions and clerks franking letters, noting political churn and potential Treasury impact. Nearby references mention officials, operas, and social circles shaping opinions on postal expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Samuel Fludger
The Meddlesex Journal Catalogue of Books
A fragment from a public library listing spoof titles and satirical descriptions of book bindings and contents. Items include The Permin-Killer in caf-fein binding and Loves Labour for bound in back skin, with quips about wit and witless verse. Also notes Spouter's Companion and theatrical remembrancer, with catalog details and publishers in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fhumb the Great
Lacus
Fragmented OCR summary missing coherent narrative
The readable text presents scattered phrases about a principal character and a novel, mentioning pride, foppishness, and reactions to a bar scene. It references named elements like Mo Will Orlando and a bear skin, but lacks a coherent plot or dates, making a concise report difficult.
Advert for cures and patent remedies in 18th century print
An old period advertisement details various tonics and elixirs offered for health, beauty, and vitality. It lists belts, brandy shrub, run shrub, tinctures, and “Ready Money” terms, with pricing and delivery notes. The piece imitates a broad catalogue style from a London shop, mentioning patrons and patrons’ initials, and closes with references to the printer and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Raye
oSehad
London
P Gichaikr
English Remedy for Scury Cure in Water Dock New Cure
A London marketing notice extols an English remedy for scurvy and water dock related illness, claiming it safer and more effective than mercurial or dangerous medicines. The medicine is sold in bottles at 3s each by multiple booksellers across London and major towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden
Mr. Garrick
Bf Breda
HE. Spouter
London
J. Cooke
Shakespear's Hiad
Patermiler Row
T. Lewis
Rufell Street
Covent ‘Garden
T. Shepherd
Holt Ther
Hill
Mr. Baldwin
Cockpur-street
Newbery
Ludgate Street
Muggeridge
Borough
Pearch
Cheapside
Parker
Cornhill
Disey
Bow Churchyard
Dilly
Poultry
Richardson
Urquhart
Royal Exchange
England
Fair Days And Town Fairs In England And Wales
A long notice requests information from fairs in England and Wales. The author, a law editor, seeks corrections to a forthcoming work listing fair days and commodities sold. Readers with knowledge of fair dates should send authenticated letters to WHOOWEN, Cond on, to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wates
Alice Land
Tig Géatles
Wythee
KiYds
Wales
Shining Liquid Blacking for Shoes Sold in London Stores
Advertises a liquid blacking product by Sadie Bale and others, claiming a durable glossy finish without odor or cracking. Sold wholesale and retail from Cockspur Street and other London outlets, price sixpence per cake, claiming to make a pint of liquid blacking.
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Riyal College of Painterdtts
Opitton
Tafrances
William Adams
Sungéons
Shratwell
Appa Fite
Delphi
Sapthern
St. James
S-Street
Watcher
Sadie
Ings
We Baylty
Cockspur Street
Bottno
Haymarket
Applicanby A Rothweld
Catin Mees
E. Grosverior
Ae Angela Ced
Newbery
J. Gene
Fragmented text on lemons and perfume shop listings
A garbled historical snippet mentions lemons and sales, with scattered references to a wedding, legal or religious notes, and various shop names. The legible portion lists hain elements like wine, lace, textiles, and a Newbery Bookseller, with addresses near Indian House and Holborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenton
Brive
New
Bond Street
Balsamic Tincture Praised by Sufferer for Boils Cure
Richard Restarick letters William Grantham recount his severe boils and swelling after hospital stint at St George's. He credits Balsamic Tincture for restoring health after trying many methods. The note, dated 13 January 1772, includes attestations from Grantham. Sold wholesale and retail near St Paul’s Church Yard and Little Chapel Street for 4s 6d per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantham
St. George's Hospital
Cobtim
Beneditt
Keity Stibes
Richard Restaricr
William Grantham
Pantheony
Oxford Road
Fs NewsEar
St. Paul’s Church
Doctor’s House
Little Chapel-Street
Wardour Street
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Icp
Weil
Wilich
Paik Tee of
Clarks
Meddlesex. Journal
Windsor
Aiine
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