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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 11, 1770
Page
3
Public notice by the proprietor of a shop advertising substantially reduced prices on hosiery, silk, and thread goods. Items include china silk, thread, breeches pieces, black and white silk, and ladies wear, with wholesale and retail terms and weekly fresh stock from the country.
In December a nobleman’s liaison with Nancy Parsons led to Wakefield Lodge plans for a grand coach. A coach-maker warned of damp weather hindering drying of the painted arms, delaying departure. The morning arrival found the gilding and arms peeling as the party prepared to leave.
An unusual fragment references a person named Jashier and a series of cryptic phrases including prel iat bhifs and grandeur omen connection. The text appears as a damaged OCR snippet with unclear meaning and no distinct news event or identifiable organizations.
Dated Jan 8 1769 reports grand vizier’s firm stance in war with the Russians, large scale naval armaments and ships to the White Sea. Paris notes a port repair arret and road safety improvements aiding Rochelle. Brittany deputies meet the King. Generals discussed for command. New Orleans reports a Spanish fleet arrival and O Reilly’s amnesty and oath of fidelity to the crown.
Yesterday Sir John Cal Bart the Speaker of the House of Commons fell ill during prayers in theCommons chamber, blamed on charcoal brazieres fumes. The House adjourned around three o'clock in the afternoon after the levee at St James's and a Privy Council gathering that continued past four. His Majesty returned to the Queen's Palace. The Lord Chancellor was at Court.
A broad mix of courtly gossip and maritime updates notes the Duke of Grafton hosting a grand Arlington levee attended by nobles and ministers, the Marquis of Rockingham’s stance, and a possible Marine affairs debate. It reports a pending visit by Princess Sophia, a Hertford entertainment, Dutch-British naval movements, and local council petitions.
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