Public Ledger in London, Middlesex

Worthy Liverymen seek election of Fludyer and Scott

The Worthy Livery Men of this City plan to meet at the Feathers Tavern Cheapside to elect Sir Samuel Fludyer and Robert Scott to be returned by the Common-Hall to the Court of Aldermen for the year ensuing. They praise their support of the King and promote the duo as fit for Lord Mayor and ally in trade and welfare. Navy Office notices follow about sales of old stores at Portsmouth Yard and preparations for securing ships stores and provisions for sea service, with viewing times, deposits, and payment deadlines. Additional notices set selling terms for oxen and hogs for sea store and arrangements for Sick and Wounded Seamen and Prisoners of War care at Plymouth with contact details.