18 Dec 1761
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 18, 1761
Page
1
A servant girl Grace Pinup writes to Mr. Ledger at the Public Lepper complaining about her master’s valet Combwell. She details obscene talk, ignorance, and lewd remarks that disrupt the household and moral guidance, urging publication to shame him and inspire change.
An 18th century advertisement touts Pectoral Lozenges of Tolu as a pleasant and effective cure for tickling coughs catarrh sore throats hoarseness and lung complaints. It promises relief in incipient consumption and spitting of blood while not taxing the stomach and even stimulating appetite. Sold by multiple booksellers and perfumers in London Bath Salisbury Norwich and York. Price per box.
Porton ECW details ships and captains for Belieifle Portsmouth Plymouth Newhaven and Exon routes, names many vessels. London lists ten Captains of Barbadose independent Companies for Martinico expedition. reports on Agnes captured by Martinico privateer near 35 20 N 67 W, and arrivals of ships at Bristol Beaumaris Hull and London with various trade and naval movements.
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