Prisoners of King's Bench Press for Liberty Seek Law Aid
A lengthy account chronicles prisoners in the King's Bench Prison petitioning Lord Mansfield for relief from debt imprisonment. It describes debates over whether debtors can be lawfully confined, cites Magna Charta and Henry II statutes, details habeas corpus attempts, and documents a contested pledge to bring the author before the court. The narrative ends with a note that the Crown’s report would follow.
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King’s Bench
Giatany
Lord Coke
Henry’ TV
Gatute
Dre Blackstone
King’s
Afton
Durance
Mansfield
Aiten
Westminster-hall
Lord Mansfield
Astoni
Marchal
Wills
Barivas
Atheas
Carrie
Vane
Miadner
Manffeld
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Brandy and Rum Shrub Trade Advertisement in London
An early 19th century style notice offers best Brandy Shrub at 12s per gallon and rum shrub at 6d, with neat brandy and pine flavored rum, casks payable on delivery. A 5 percent public discount and trade allowance to printers boards is stated. Address: Warchdulé No. 2 Dittal Lane, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dittal-Lane
London
Tod
Notic
Wrights Wine Brandy and Rum Vaults Advertisement
An old London style ad describes Wrights Wine Brandy and Rum Vaults near Temple Bar selling wholesale and retail at low prices for ready money. It lists numerous brands such as Rich Old Coniac Brandy Rum Shrub Europe and Cordials with colors and flavors, and offers delivery within three miles of Temple Bar with free carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
London
Lisbon
Demple-Bar
Carthage
Thoughts on Observations by Charles Hales at Savoy Hospital
A fragmentary 18th century pamphlet by Charles Hales, late surgeon to the Savoy Hospital, with notes on observations and medical reflections. Printed and sold by Martin’s near Charing Cross and bound in interim pamphlet form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewan
Cesar
Eig
His Majesty
Charles.hales
Savoy” Hospitaly
Odd Perfume Prices Reported at Long-Closed Shops
A fragment notes perfume prices listed for Saki Perfumer at Bath and JeLes Dauphine in Paris. It cites 2s 6d each for some items and references Leadenhall Street and Bath. The text is garbled but indicates pricing details for perfumes in two locations with named brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
JeLes Dauphine
Paris
Fragmentary Advert for Silk Goods and Prices
A damaged notice advertises silk fabrics and ready money offers. Items include brown and grey threads, fine silk pieces, linck silk, and wrap garments with reduced prices and undercut rates. The fragmented text hints at export terms and wholesale pricing sections.
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Aul
Manufactorie
Olin
China
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King’s S Bench
Jamis
Sirersii
Wright
Burcuer-Row
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