Court critics of Bengal trade abuse and Nabob restitution
A Middlesex Journal fragment reports harsh blame on Company servants for exploiting Bengal trade and pressuring the Nabob Meer Jaffier for exorbitant sums. It questions how far officials influenced or concealed these deals, urges Lord Clive and the select Committee to restore order, and demands detailed accounts of donations or payments in rupees from the Nabob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iningland
Lord Clive
Syanreippen
Delhi
Meer -Jaffier
Felect Committee
Sapaciou
Itig
Duke of Albany
Nabob
Meer Jaffier
Fuich
Sam
Falmouth
Harcourt
Ally Khan
Buxar
Nabob Accounts and Salt Trade Debates Amid War Strains
A Parliament style letter condemns improper demands for restitution from the Nabob, demanding detailed accounts of payments and the true beneficiaries. It denounces abuses linked to salt, beetle nut, and tobacco trades, urges detaining sums until orders are received, and calls for strict inquiries into exactions by servants and others connected to Nabob’s succession. Separate race reports list various horse sweeps and results with noted owners and stakes.
Newmarket First Spring Meeting Opens April 20 1772
The Newmarket First Spring Meeting began Monday April 20 1772 with weights listed for aged and six year olds and nine additional race entries. Notable entrants include R C property Vernon's Shepherders Lord Orford Valentine Bolingbroke Chalfont Cox Piper O Kelly Helen 53rd Rockingham's Dauphiness Lord Offory Fabius Duke of Kingston Caligula Lord Clesmont Fanny Lord Grosvenor Bay Hallan Lord Farnham Milat Lord March Catiline Mr Quick Bucephalus Mr Wentworth Mark and Sir F Evelyn's Signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.ib
Bolingbroke
Dorilas
Rockingham
Clermont
Piggot
Mr. Pigott
Bell’s
March
Piccadilly
B. C
L. Durdas
Barbara
Strode
Pierpoint
C. Bunbury
Foundling
B.C
Mr. Vernon
Orford
Flora
Rowley
Gen
Parker
Lady Betty
Priestess
R. C
Lord Bolingbroke
Mr.Pan
Sampson
Pigott
Euphrosyne
Circe
Mr. Foley
Mr.Foley
Pumpkin
Mr. Ogilvy
Denmark
Mr. Burlton
Timon
Mr. Greville
Lord Clermont
Ld. Craven
B.C. D. of
Cumberland
Jason
Marianne
Farnham
Kingston
Lurcher
C. Banbury
Orlando
Mr. Walker
Watson
Foley
Trentham
Mr. C. Blake
Don Joseph
D. of Kingston
Careless
D. of
D. of Cumberland
Sultan
Lord Gyosvenor
Squirrel
Philippo
C. Blake
Vernon
Fenwick
Lady Bell
Ld. Grosvenor
Mr. Panton
Ld. Bolingbroke
Lord Farnham
Constantine
Ld. Orford
Captain
Snap
Ed. Offory
Sir L. Dundas
Ancaster
Mr. Blake
Marcella
Riot
Charon
Mark Anthony
Dauphiness
Mr. Wentworth
Maria
Offory
Laura
Riddle
Ramsam
Cosmo
Catarina
Sefton
Match
Ferrers
Dizzy
Delta
Shepherders
Lord Orford
Valentine
Chalfont
Clesmont
Fanny
Grosvenor
Bay-Hallan
Milat
Catiline
Mr. Quick
Bucephalus
Mr.Wentworth
Mark
F. Evelyn
Essential Lemon Salt Promises Cleanliness and Scent
An 18th century advertisement touts Essential Lemon Salt as the pure lemon acid detached from pulp. It claims instant stain removal for lace and linens, whitening effects, cheaper than fresh lemons, and ready year round. Sold by W Bayley in Cockspur Street and others around London at one shilling per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Church-Yard
Grosvenor
Turn-Stile
Holborn
al Rothwell
New Bond Street
Claude Croquee
John Webb
Norton
Golden-square
Piccadilly
London
John Noron
N. B
John Nore
Maredant
Snow-Hill
West-Smithfield
Mr. Kearfly
No. 1
Ludgate-street
Mr. Robertson
Crofoy
Strand
Deering
Newport-Street
Long- Acre
Mr. Smith
Pater-noster Row
Balsamic Tincture Claims Bold Cures for Scourge of Scurvy
A 1772 testimonial chain touts Balsamic Tincture as a cure for long standing scurvy and boils. Richard Restarick describes severe swelling and weakness before recovery after use, while Ann Joyce credits the Drops with restoring health after years of illness. Various London tradesmen advertise the remedy’s availability and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantham
St.George’s Hospital
Richard Restarick
N.B
William Grantham
Panthton
Oxford Road
F. NewBery
St. Paul's Church-Yard
Little Chapel-Street
Wardour Street
Soho
St. Anthony's
Ann Joyce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Middlesex Journal
Newmarket Firs
Sr James Jay
Knt
M.D
Medicina
Naturalium
Sylvius
G. Kearfly
Cornhill
Dr. Rysseec
Pound
Clapton
St. John’s
Hackney
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