Plague fears and London history cited in Middlesex Journal
The piece argues against panic over plague fears, noting royal proclamations and quarantine measures for ships from Poland and Dantzick. It cites London mortality in 1665 and 1625, 1636, and discusses city rebuilds, airiness, and cleanliness reducing risk. Also includes Colonial-era writs and Spanish military history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tizens
Tair
Poland
Gondon
London
Maitland
Sabjeé
Cadiz to Carthagena naval notes and ship breakups
In 1760 the Spanish army reportedly counted about 118 000 men and, to balance forces, ordered several ships deemed unfit for service to be broken up. The correspondent from Chatham notes a sea panic and doubts about naval strength as the war footing shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Amon
Chatham
Marinus
Toddison'sTrade Adverts for Brandy Shrub and Run
An 18th century advertisement proclaims Toddison of London offering Belt Brand y Shrub and Run at set prices, with payment on delivery. It promotes Neat Brandy and Rum, Pine-flavoured Run, and a trade discount for the publican and trade, plus notices for distribution through Wheble and other outlets. It also describes a 2 volume Trade and Commerce book with price and publication details, and a list of related music and hymn compilations linked to various sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ori
Beard
Dikati-Lane
London
Tod
N.B
America
Political” Register
Commercia
Atamic
Hooper
Enidgate
Eland
Reland Roe
Pantie
Magdalen Chapel
Organ
Adam. Smith
Purging Purge for Worms in Women and Children
A fragmentary notice describes a purgative remedy labeled Purge for treating worms in men women and children of all ages. The text mentions Purge as aiding digestion and claiming safety for infants though the wording is unclear and appears corrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifeller
Wader
al-Exchan
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Middlesex
Europe
Italy
Africa
Eres
Spain
New World
Philip IV
Portugal
England
Charlés
Philip
Hague
Mein
Battal
Irih
Militia
Alee
D. Ti W
Lee
J. Weheble
Paternofter-Row
G. Riley
Queen-Stiget
Berkeley-Square
William Wheble
Strand
Tinia
Willian
Chedpside
Bury’s
Gatters Lane
Niet
Urquhart
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