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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 28, 1769
Page
2
Fragmentary poetic text evokes reverence for fallen patriots and national destiny. It laments power misused, praises divine rights of people and crown, and urges respectful, distanced contemplation of memorials as eternal sun and laurel endure.
An 18th century notice promotes Jesuits Drops by R. Rock as a cure for venereal disease and related symptoms. It claims forty years of experience, warns rivals, and lists sales locations in London and Kent. The piece notes a patent dispute and asserts the medicine remains effective despite challenges.
The notice explains ticket numbers and prize values from 2009 to 598 500 with early draws and blanks. It mentions 6e 000 tickets and 600 006 correspondents worldwide may send orders for tickets with remittance in good London bills. A numerical and register book tracks tickets and results, and prizes will be distributed with the first draw on Monday November 13. Not two blanks to a prize.
Public warning details Wessells the Jew Quack Doctor linked to Montpellier Jesuit Drops, once condemned in 1768 at Guildhall with Doctor Walker’s medicines deemed imposture. RavenSCROFT and Co advertise cheaper, original-appearing cures, with prices, locations, and advice, urging readers to seek trusted sellers and seek refunds or postpaid letters.
A September meeting in Leadenhall Street discusses forwarding proprietary letters with dispatches to captains to curb misinformation and Change Alley misreports. Governors, directors, and officers debate practicality, ballot for a dividend, and lines of instruction for captains amid lingering rivalries and political tension.
An exchange argues that supporters of Colonel Luttrell in Middlesex acted to influence the county election. The speaker contends administration backing aimed to install Luttrell contrary to the county’s will, urging voters to reveal true character and question private life and public virtue of opponents.
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