Fragmented 18th century notices mix crime, fleet events, and politics
A garbled text cites a prisoner at Port Louis, Danish provisions to workers, a shipwreck near Bay rock, and political letters urging shortened parliaments in Britain. It references the Emperor and Empress, the Grand Signior, and John Calcraft replying to Rochester civic leaders, reflecting diverse 1770s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Louis
A. Veil
Hague
Empress Gate
Prusia
Poland
Iit
Hugu Elf
Cmwe
Miyself
Died in Edinburgh Hon William Gordon of Kenmore
Edinburgh reports the death of the Hon. Capt. William Gordon of Kenmore, grandson and representative of Witham, died at Menstréa on February 7. He is succeeded by his brother the Hon. John Gordon of the 27th Regiment. Dr James Lind to voyage to the South Seas as army physician with a salary and a future post upon return. A recent thaw caused the River Lothian to flood, ice damaged fields, and farmers were lost to the cold including John Christie of the estate Eght in the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanid
Edinburgh
Marth
William Gordon
Kenmore
Witham
Mentréa
John Gordon
James Lind
South-Seas
Solandét
Zool
John Christie
E.cht
Death sentences handed to burglars and thieves in Oxford court
In Oxford on March 7 the affize passed death sentences on Richard Gartt for burglary and robbery, John Longrd and Thomas Rooney for horse dealing, with Gardner later reprieved. In Reading, March 7, James Jones jailed for stealing a large tripoon and gold rings, James Hick for stealing two sheep, Jane Aca for eleven handkerchiefs.
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Country News
Oxford
Richard Gardtt
John Longrdand
Thomas Rooney
Justice Afton
Longford
Bonney
Ardner
Thomas
Jeudrine
London
Penelope Payce
Hice
Naires
Wn-Hall
John Jones
James Hick
Jane Aca
Maritime Deal and Ship Arrivals Reported in Plymouth
On March 8 several ships sailed and failed to clear the Downs under royal orders. Cerberus Antigua Planter Elizabeth Susanniah St Paul Canadian William cover routes to Jamaica Boston Halifax Virginia Honduras. Arrivals include Bill of Rights from Piscataqua at Plymouth Warbourn Olive from Carthagena at Dover Prince George Fawn from Virginia and New Blessing from South Carolina at Cowes.
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Deal
Cerberus
Planter
King
Antigua
Elizabeth
Smith
Honduras
Susanniah
Dobson
Virginia
St. Paul
Gordon
Boston
Canadian
Abbote
Halifax
William
Ingleth
Jamaica
Downs
Leigh
Piscataqua
Plymouth
Warbourn
Olive
Carthagena
Dover
Prince George
Fawn
Ditto
Blesing
S. Carolina
Cowes
Major London society scene with royal court intrigues
The article chronicles a full day at St James's with the Danish Ambassador at court, Cumberland's concert at Cumberland House, and dispatches from Naples about the Duke of Gloucester. It notes parliamentary activity, dockyard preparations for Gibraltar, and social notices including marriages and church livings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s
M. Mouschini Poutchin
Queen’s Palace
Duke
Duchess of Cumberland
Pall-mall
House of Peers
Pittel
Giarsdini
Queen’s
Gloucour
Naples
Jansmonth
Rome
Court
Pomfret
House of Lords
Court of Chancéry
Yorkshire
Court of “Chancery
House of ‘Commons
House of Commons
Royal’ Navy
Christ
Jonega
Aid
Peerp Pendent
Epsom
of Cumberland
Wateman
Windsor Lodge
Dockers
Northumberland
Geneva
Grace
Jane
John
Gibraltar
Friendly Union Society
Ship Tavern
Gracechurch-street
Treasury
Henry Elmfall
Bailey
Pectoral Lozenges Sold in Ludgate Street
An 18th century advertisement describes CcouGHus hoarse ness and throat complaints treated by Pectoral Lozenges prepared by T. Greevoy, marketed at the King’s Arms and Petl¢ Mor ary, Ludgate Street, with claims of healing virtues for coughs, defluxions, and breath issues while noting appetite suppression and a long-standing remedy from London theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greevoy
Haifa
Tolu
Lori Neis
A. Kethweil
Roths
Tere Pura
Nesta
Beth
A. Cotter
Ludgate Street
Bansant Ub
TGLY
Atin
Birett Es HPdeL Sus for Britious Complaints Pills
Advertisement for Byilidh Pills a remedy claimed to strengthen the stomach aid digestion and restore vitality. Praised for use against irregularities and chronic ailments, with notes on effects during temperance and sedentary life. London and Cambridge sellers listed with Newbery packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Ak Ditorc
Eich’ Begiark
Great
Britain
Ss. Orgs
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Churchi- Yard
London
Fletcher
Hodson
Cambridge
Newsaryv Sill
Jarre
Velno’s Vegetable Syrup touted as sovereign remedy
An advertisement touts Velno’s Vegetable Syrup as a universal cure for scurvy and related conditions. It recounts a patient named Charles Weyman, previously bedridden, who recovered after using the syrup. The text lists sales points in London and Cambridge and notes a price and authenticity marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harles Weyman
Middlesex
Norwich
Velko
Niles
Dr. Burrow
Posie
Orange
Collce-touls
Haymarket
Kearfiy’s
Ludzate- Street
Cendt- Courly
Royal Exchange
Pletcher
Hodisn
Cambride
J. Buxtows
Fletcuer and
Hoasos
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John Calcraft
Pyex
Diz Reed
Great Britain
Wilenekioum
Ingres
Noes Jeter
Partsmouth
Re Feaman
Winchester Ailzes
Bac
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Whitechapel
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Kir. Lever
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