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Public Ledger 1761 Lisbon Earthquake and London Hospital Steward vote
The lettered appeal seeks votes for John Cuttell as steward of the London Hospital, detailing Madeira and Lisbon earthquake risks, appeals to nobles and governors, and recounting misfortunes of Madeira merchant Bradick. It includes public notices, endorsements, and personal anecdotes about social propriety and city life in December 1761.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duke of
Devonshire
Earl @ PULNEY
John Gore
John Dorrien
Christopher Roberts
London Hospital
Gifford
London
William Duke of Devonshire
Madeira
Rohn Dorrien
Ledger
Christopher
John
Perrott
Smithfield
Sa Berts
Honoura Na Wyruxor
Simon
R. Gifford
Lisbon
Ascarce
Shakespeare
Pertvrion
Young
R. Griffiths
Price
Isaac Gualtersdradick
Teras
Sofia
John Cuttell
Gracechurch-street
Leadenhall Street
Robert Grosvener
Mr. Ledger
Long Acre
Paddy
Paddy Bourke
Isaac Gualter Bradiex
Altho
Belem
Bradick
Britain
Church of England
Mn Bradick
Richmond
Grove