10 Dec 1761
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1761
Page
1
A reader-lawmaker laments Brewers raising beer prices harming publicans and families, arguing publicans face high duties, adulteration pressures, and costly duties. He urges Parliament to curb licenses and require Brewers to relinquish control, framing a call for fair terms and stability for workers and households.
sale of freehold and copyhold estates of Thomas Hawes deceased near Ipswich and other properties in York and Essex. The whole valued at 556 pounds 19s 7d per year, to be sold in lots or together on December 16 and 17 before Master Thomas Harris at Lincoln's Inn. Further particulars at the Master's Chambers.
Ships arrive from Amsterdam Chester and Plymouth loaded with pilchards cheese timber and groceries. Dutch vessels Harmen Vonck and others load here. Several ships sail for Malaga London Jamaica Virginia and other destinations under convoy. Transports move to Spithead and the Solent.
London readers assess the lingering vacancy crisis following a notable Patriot’s resignation. The delay in filling several public posts reveals his merit and the dilemma faced by opponents who forced him to yield the helm he steered with evident prudence.
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