East Indies plot threads in a melodramatic courtship
A tale centers on a young man with a fortune who pursues Miss Melville despite her mother’s objection. After a long courtship he returns home rich but hides this from her and her kin, while a proposed match with Mr. Stanley collides with Sir Andrew Melville’s demand for a fight or marriage. The plot twists through misunderstandings as Miss Melville resolves to marry Elwood if penniless, and the couple’s virtue prevails. The scene features lawyerly banter between Stanley and Tardy, highlighting contrived invitations to hurry and formal writings.
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Fala Jn
Melville
East-Indies
Uis
East Indies
England
Miss Melville
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Andrew Melville
Lady Melville
Sir Andrew Melville
Stan
Stanley. Stan. Stay One Moment, Good Mr. ‘Tardy
Law Dilemma in Sarcastic Courtroom Exchange
A dialogue shows Stan seeking advice on whether to marry a young lady. Tar and Far attempt careful, evasive counsel as Stan presses for a decisive opinion. The exchange highlights legal ambiguity around titles and marriage prospects amid uncertain fate.
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Wilding
Sanderson
William and Mary
Wilkins
Stan
Fardyo Tam
Iakkpardonis
Oxfordshire
Mr. Tardy
Zar
Tar
Stax
Bart
Stani
Star
Sian
Sam
Thomas Smith Bedding Carpet and Upholstery House Ad
THOMAS SMITH, BEDDING, CARPET, BLANKET, and UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE, The Corner of Butcher-Row facing Temple-Bar, now occupies the corner of the Strand. Ladies and Gentlemen may be served with neat and fresh goods including carpets of Wilton Kidderminster and Scorch patterns, blankets, quilts, mattresses, beds, and ready-made bedsteads. Goods may be sold by piece or yard, with orders fulfilled, all at the lowest terms for ready money.
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Butcher-Row
Temple-Bar
Strand
Perha
Turkey
Wilton
Kidderminster
Harrateen
Cheney
Linley
Convincing Stone Cure Promoted Amid Debates on Lithotomy
An unsigned 18th century advertisement touts a medicine claimed to cure stones and gravel without surgery. It cites witnesses and hospital certificates, naming locations in London and several sellers. The piece praises the remedy as a radical, easy treatment and urges readers to trust the testimonial account.
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Séblata
Fordyce
Britton
St. Thomas's Hospital
St. ‘Thomas’s Hospital
London History and City Views Volume Offer in 1772
An advertisement details Maitland's illustrated London history with one hundred and thirty two copper plates, a large city map, and parishes in Westminster Middlesex and Southwark. It notes the work’s scope from the fire to rebuilding, the Lak War era events, and new capital buildings, with prices and publishers listed.
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Middlesex
Southwark
London
N.B
J. Wilkie
St. Paul’s Church
T. Lowndes
Freet-treet
G. Kearfly
Ludgate-street
Bladon
Paternofter+ Row
Care of Children and Pearl Essence Tooth Aid
An advertisement from Hemet Dentists urges parents to use Essence of Pearl for children from age two, claiming it prevents early tooth decay and gum scurvy. It asserts teeth become stronger and faces smaller as shedding occurs, and cites sources W. Bayley and J. Price as sole London sellers at 2s 6d per bottle.
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Hemet
Amelia
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
London
Balsamic Tincture for Scury a Singular Case Record
A patient with extensive boils and swelling after hospital treatment recovers after using balsamic tincture. He was weak and unable to walk, but after two months with no relief at George's Hospital he reads of cures and begins the tincture. Use leads to renewed strength and return to health. Captain Sam reports full restoration after months of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bens
Confirmation of Witness by Richard Restarick 1772
A declaration by Richard Restarick confirms the matter, named Grantham as eye witness, and states he will attest the truth to any inquirer. Dated 13 January 1772, signed by William Grantham carpenter and surveyor. Goods sold wholesale and retail by F. Newskry at St Pauls Yard corner and at Doctor's House Soho with price a2 gs 6d per bottle.
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Derby
Stafford
Sal
Hereford
Worcester
Warwick
Gloucester
Norfolk
Lincoln
York
Durham
Northumberland
Cumberland
Westmorland
Lancashire
Cheshire
Monmouth
Somerset
Devon
Dorset
Hampshire
Sussex
Kent
le North Wales
Bufeel
Jessen
N. B
Grantham
William Grantham
Pantheon
Oxford Roads
F. Newskry
St. Paul’s Church
Doctor’s House
Little Chapel-Street
Wardour Street
Soho
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F. Newbery
St Paul's Church Yard
Coventry
Joan Potter
James’ Rambler
Thomas Smith
William Maitland
F.r.g
Dicine
Dr. Rysseeg
Sir
Richard Restarick
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