Evacuation of Annapolis Royal and Boston unrest in 1770s
Authentic Nova Scotia report notes Annapolis Royal post to be evacuated by order of his Majesty. Garrison stores to be sent, while officers of the Board of Ordnance repair to England. The piece also covers New York city clashes between troops and civilians, looting, and a chorus of parliamentary and merchant concerns across Boston and London, including warnings from local officials about unlawful assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova
Scotia
Annapolis Royal
Board of Ordnance
England
Gage
Faneuil-hall
Great-Britain
MreSheriff Greenleaf
New York
Fox
Burling-Slip
Remonstrance Sparks Special Summons For Lords Life
A 17th century report notes Tuesday levying of special summons to all Lords as King attends a remonstrance at the City. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs are praised for patriotism amid calls for a Common Hall at Guildhall to report the King’s reply. Commentary recalls past dangers to Sir Robert Walpole amid protests by sturdy beggars at the court of requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mungo Campbell
Lord Eglington
Samuel Mitchel
Europe
Mitchel
Campbell
Kensington ‘Gardens
Cheapside
Fleet-market
Newgate
Bank of England
Paterson
Black Friars Bridge
of Westminster
Duke of Newcastle
Soho Square
John Fielding
H. of C
Blackheath
Shooter's Hill
Hockley-in-the-Hole
Ratcliff Highway
Whitechapel
New-Pri
House of Lords
Guildhall
Lixery
Robert Walpole
Prominent Bloomsbury Names In A London Social List
A fragmentary social register lists individuals tied to Bloomsbury and nearby districts. Entries mention Miss Jordan of Bloomsbury, Mogens ye Diep, Mr. Lawrence the indigo merchant near Hicks's Hall, Mrs. Brown wife of Lyte Brown of Foster Lane, Mrs. Makra vers described as a maiden, a Lady of great fortune at Cleveland Row, and Carton of Spring Gardens, with various London addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury
Langley
Turgeon
Reti- Lion Square
Jordan
Bloomsburyquae
Mogens
Lawrence
Hicks
St. John Street
Smithfield
Brown
Lyte Brown
Foster Lane
Hig House
Spring Gardens
Carton
Old Gena Aras Wine and Brandy Vaults advertisement
An 18th century notice by John Garnham and Co. promotes wines and liquors from the Old Gena Aras Vaults in Covent Garden. It touts Teneriff Garrichico Victoria Madeira and Sherry along with Port Rum and Arrack, offered neat and in any quantity with free delivery to the town. The proprietors import direct and offer samples to prove authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garnham and Co
Garrichico
Victoria
Sherary
Madeira
Rhenish
Florence
Lisbon
Calcavalla
Mountain
Jamaica
Cape
Mardon's Medicine Praised By Stricken Patient
Letter from Greenwich dated February 9 1770 reports long stubborn scurvy resisted by various doctors and sea bathing, then credits Mardon's medicine. After trial with ten bottles, patient notes improved spirits appetite and clearer skin, now nearly another person, surprising acquaintances.
Mardons Drops Promoted For Scury Cure Across London
Obscure 18th century notice from Se Cc REECH praising Mardons Antiscorbatic Drops for leprosy scurvy and skin disorders. Lists multiple London perfumers and booksellers including New Bond Street Holborn Strand St Pauls Cheapside and the Royal Exchange. Newark upon Trent also served with dozen discounts for faculty and charitable buyers.
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Mardon
Lem
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American News
Berlon
Neco
Bath
T. Horcarnson
Earl of Chatham
Hayes
Rockingham
Lord Temple
Lord Camden
Marquis of Granby
Houe of
Isle
Anglesea
Owen Meyrick
Marquis ‘of Lorn
Duke of Argyle
Wilkes
King’s Bench
Senegambia
Africa
Cape Coast
Levant
Mediterranean
Copenhagen
Denmark
Mhago Campbell
Eglington
Orie
Tolbooth
Berkeley-street
Clerkenwell
Matarib
St. Margaret’s Church
Weitaa Rety MY Cartwright
King*street
Miss Elliott
Kennington
L.on
Don
Gena Aras
Bridges-steed
Covent-Garden
Remon’s
P. S
Greenwich
Nature
Ovid
J. Murdoch
Exchange-Coffee- House
Strand
Carolina
Pelham
Victoria Nevil
M. Treyilac de Vergy
Paris
Bourdeaux
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