Loyal subject petitions king to ease crisis and restore harmony
A devoted subject writes to Your Majesty during a crisis, praising the grandfather and the early reign, lamenting recent insults, ministerial pressures, and war consequences. The plea urges firmness, reconciliation, and national health, warning against obstinacy and civil strife while pledging continued loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isy
Europe
Limagine
France
Mexico
Nevers
London Theatre Manager Urged to Halt Political Play
A letter to Davip Garrick, manager of Drury Lane, accuses him of bias in avoiding Cymbeline and propping Mr. Kelly’s political drama. The writer warns of fatal consequences if Garrick supports political disturbance and urges focusing on stage works only. Dated Staines, March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury- Jane Theatre
Licarce
Cymbeline
Mr. Kelly
David
Doctors Commons
Hercules
Kelly
Garrick
Staines
Thomas Smith Bedding Emporium at the Corner of the Strand
Thomas Smith advertises a bedding warehouse at the corner of the Strand near Temple Bar offering carpets blankets feather beds quilts mattresses and furniture for beds with a wide range of fabrics and ready-made options. He claims large stock of carpets blankets beds and bedding ready for immediate use and promises low terms for ready money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perha
Turkey
Wilton
Kidderminster
NEW NOVELS AND PUBLISHED WORKS OF THE DAY
A catalog of new novels and volumes for sale at J. Murdoch opposite the New Exchange Coffee House Strand. Includes a three volume set titled The Mistakes of the Heart and other works with foreign critical opinions praising the author’s vivacity and natural sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Ovid
J. Murdoch
New Exchange
Strand
Kately
Catollina’ Pelham
Ladynn
Treyiluc de Vergy
Paris
Gourdeaux
Suepelet
Criricat
Curious old brandy and rum sale in London markets
Ancient consignments of Conlac Brandy Jamaica Rum Batavia Arrack and related shrubberies offered in large parcels at Ludgate Hills Keys and London warehouses. Prices given per gallon with old craft and ready money discounts to 2s or 3s cheaper. Five gallons brings a sixpence discount per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tashley
Batavia
London
N. B
Essence of Pearl and Pear t Dentrircz for Teeth and Gums
Apothecary claims a new essence of pearl and pear t dentircz superior for teeth and gums. Promises white teeth, enamel preservation, decay prevention, gum scurvy cure, firmer gums, and fresher breath. Sold wholesale by Hemet’s appointment and W Bayley in Cockspur Street with J Price Beadenhall Street. Bath seller Leake also stocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Peart DenTirricz
Hemet
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
J. Price
Beadenhall-street
London
Hleake
Bath
Price
Universal Purging Pow: Dr Aishaud’s Medicine Sold Here
An advertisement proclaims a powder by Dr John Aishaud, physician to the French king, praised for fevers and inflammatory disorders. Sold by Mr Winning at No 58 St Pauls Church Yard in sealed packets. ten doses at 42s, or a single dose 1s 6d. A gratis treatise and letters patent from France accompany purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aishaud
France
Europe
Winning
St. Paul's Church Yard
Narrative of Samuel Vaughan and the Duke of Grafton case
A historical pamphlet advertises a full impartial narrative of Samuel Vaughan’s association with the Duke of Grafton. It details affidavits and pleadings from the Court of King’s Bench Michaelmas Term 1769, with speeches, transactions, and an appendix exposing public offices in Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Vaughan
Duke of Grafton
Duke of
Jamaica
Dilly
J. Ridley
St. James’ S-Freet
Eigsu
Window and desk accessories by William Deering
An ad for window blinds and curved articles by William Deering, Original maker, detailing portable desks and writing stands. Describes near Great Newpore, London area. Mentions folding tables and novelty items for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETENE
William. Deering
London
Cure for scurvy advertised by Nor ton surgeon in London
A letter from Ham Lane Stratford dated February 6 proclaims a complete cure of inveterate scurvy. It credits Dr Norton of Golden Square London with selling Merchant’s Drops in square bottles 63 pence. The note invites skeptics to consult Norton and references cures of leprosy ulcers piles and other blood foulnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Norton
Golden- Square
London
Marchant
Norton
Golden-square
Piccadilly
John Norton
N.B
John Nortot
Norton’s
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The
Middlesex ‘Journal
Wuprious Lives
Middlesex Journal
Davip Garrick, Esq
Thomas Smith
Temple- Bar
Contac
Frances
Ham-Lane
Stratford
Essex
Hawding
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