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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 07, 1760
Page
2
A calculative note argues that if a four pence in the pound tax were equitably applied across England and Wales its yield would double. It breaks down county variations, estimates a deficit since the Revolution, and implies the compounded interest would exceed the national debt, ending with a courteous farewell.
Reports from Falmouth to Derry detail expeditions, convoys, and arrivals. Ships such as Clies and Boscawen with warships and East India men sail for Lisbon and Cork, while vessels from China Ireland and Bristol converge near Plymouth. Messages note losses like the Inflexible and Eveille, and crews forecast further movements along Dover Deal Gravesend and Seaford.
From Francfort the emperor dismisses army officers, while Spain's king pays homage to the queen mother with gifts. Reports also note fears of Baltic fleet danger, Dutch seizure, privateers, ship movements, and parliamentary oaths, with local notices on courts, strikes, and weather events.
An 18th century advertisement promotes Dyke's Reading made Perfectly Easy and related language books. It touts smart instruction for beginners using scripture sentences and moral tales, with French translation exercises by J Dangirenon. Printed for S Crowder in London Bridge.
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