28 Aug 1770
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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 28, 1770
Page
1
A bitter Southampton letter criticizes a legislator for supporting a Commons decision that curbs representation. It mocks his public conduct, laments royal and ministry influence, and warns against rewarding vice with honors. The piece satirically recounts town reception, gilded horns, and a painter’s portrait praising the Duke.
In an 18th century notice the General Post Office lists a robbery at the Fleet with bags of Lepers and a reward of two hundred pounds for the apprehension of the highwaymen and any accomplices. It promises royal pardon on conviction and invites informers under firm seals.
An advertisement proclaims a sale to promote stocking manufactories with ready money pricing and 15 percent under usual rates. It lists varied items with cut prices, touts honesty, introduces new assortments from multiple furnishes, and defends against rivals while promising superior goods and wholesale to retail pricing.
Fragmentary text shows a reference to embellished drawings from an original work. The phrases are unclear but indicate a focus on decorative or enhanced drawings and possibly a description of perforated or perforage style elements. No specific people or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
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