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March 2005

Norfolk Chronicle Extracts from December 1780

Transcription and notes copyright © Janelle Penney.

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Note: the Norfolk Chronicle was published in Norwich. When no place is referred to exactly, or the term "this city" is used, Norwich is the place referred to. Similarly, mentions of "the Castle", the City Gaol" etc refer to institutions in Norwich.

2 December 1780

No entries transcribed.

9 December 1780

9 December 1780. Page 2, column 4

A few days since Margaret PETCHY, of Thetford, was convicted of embezzling wool, ordered to bridewell for fourteen days, and to be once publicly whipped. Elizabeth WATELY, of Attleburgh; Elizabeth BRIGGS, of New Buckenham; Elizabeth REEDER, of Great Ellingham; Ann GASKON, of East Harling; Lydia GOODRAM, of Bridgham; Elizabeth CHAPMAN, of Edgfield; Ann HUGGONS, of Hardwick; Mary OSBOURN, of Newton; Mary FARROW of Alburgh; Margaret WATSON, and Elizabeth GREENWOOD, of Marsham; Also Elizabeth SPINKS, Sarah HOWES, and Elizabeth PORSEY [? - best guessed as name is smudged], of Bungay; Easter MORPHEW, and Mary FENN, of Shipmeadow; Elizabeth HOLMES, of Barsham; and Ann CATTLETON, of Nettingham, were severally convicted of reeling false and short yarn, and paid the penalty according to Act of Parliament.

Last Wednesday as James ALLISON, servant to Mr MACK, of Brampton, near Cawtton, was driving an empty cart, he accidentally fell down, and the wheel going over him, broke both his legs; he was immediately carried to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

Last week was married at Bungay, Mr John CLAYTON, of Yoxford, to Miss FREESTONE.

Lost, a small Brown Dog of the Terrier Breed. He answers to the name of Pincher, and had on when lost a Brass Collar, marked "Mrs HEAD, Old Buckenham." Whoever will bring the said Dog to the Printer of this Paper, shall receive Half a Guinea Reward.

9 December 1780. Page 3, column 2

Swaffham, Dec. &, 1780

For Conveniency [sic] of delivering Game, Presents, etc in London, against Christmas and New Year's Days next.

A Machine will set out from Mr William TIFFIN's, Grocer, in Swaffham, on Friday the 22d, and 29th Instant, at Six o'Clock in the Evening, to be at the Four Swans, Bishopgate-street, very early on Christmas and New Year's Eves.

Ben. BROWNE will set out from his House in Wells with a Tilted Carriage, on Friday the 22d, and 29th Inst. also at Four o'Clock in the Morning, with Parcels, etc to be forwarded by the above Conveyance. This Carriage will stop at the King's Head, in Walsingham; at Mr RAVEN's, in Fakenham; the King's Head, in Rainham; the Duke's Head, in Weasenham, for such Goods and Parcels etc as may be conveniently left at either of these places.

Mr BRERETON's Tilted Carriage will set out from Brinton, Friday the 22d, and 29th Instant; also at Three o'Clock in the Morning, for the Purpose above-mentioned. This Carriage will call at Mr HIPKINS's, Grocer, in Holt, on the Thursday Evening, by Six o'Clock, to take up such Goods as may be more conveniently delivered there by the Gentlemen, etc residing in that Neighbourhood, and will afterwards proceed by way of Melton, and will stop at Guist-bridge; the King's Head, at Elmham; the Maid's Head, at Stanfield; the Unicorn, at Mileham; the Bull, at Litcham; and the George, at Newton; at either of which Places, Game and Parcels will be taken in, and carefully forwarded as above-mentioned.

And for the greater Conveniency [sic] of the Gentry, etc in and about Dereham, a Special Carriage will set out from Mr J. NELSON's, at Dereham aforesaid, on Friday the 22d and 29th Instant, at One o'Clock in the Afternoon, with Presents, etc, to be forwarded by the above-mentioned Machine from Swaffham.

This Machine from Swaffham will call at the Swan, at Hilborough; the Crown, at Montford; the Chequer, and Bull Inns, in Brandon. The Machine from Swaffham has several large open wrought Baskets, wherein Game, Poultry, etc will be well packed with clean dry Straw, for the better Preservation thereof.

Another Carriage will set out from the King's Head Inn, in Houghton, on Friday the 22d, and 29th Instant; also at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, with Game, Parcels, etc as above-mentioned. This Carriage will call at Mr PILGRIM's, at the Swan Inn, at Massingham, for such Things as may be more conveniently delivered there.

Those Gentlemen, etc, who please to favour us with their Encouragement, may depend on the greatest Care being taken in the Delivery of their Goods, and as far as in our Power, every Endeavour used to merit their future Favours. By, Gentlemen, your very humble Servants, ARCHERS and WHISTLER. N.B. There will be no Waggon [sic] set out from Norfolk on the Thursdays, as usual, for London, in the above-mentioned Weeks, but after that Time, they will proceed as before.

9 December 1780. Page 3, column 4

Yarmouth, Dec. 6, 1780
Wreck Planks, Posts and Beams.

To be Sold by Auction, on Monday next, the 11th Instant.
The entire Wreck of the Sloop Mary, (lately stranded on this Beach) as it now lies broke up on the Deans, nearly opposite the Ferry-boat, equally convenient to the Neighbourhood of Gorleston, and South-town, as to the Town of Yarmouth. Also a Large Quantity of exceeding good Iron Bolts, Spike Nails. N.B. The Sale to begin at Half past Nine in the Morning.

9 December 1780. Page 4, column 4

Poet's Corner
Epitaph, On a Stone in the Church-yard at East Rudham, in Norfolk, to the Memory of Mr William MONEY, Farmer; tenant to Lord Viscount TOWNSHEND, 1778.

Titles and trophies deck the Statesman's grave,
And pompous tombs immortalize the brave,
Yet rural virtue finds a road to fame,
And boasts no title but an honest name.
A plain good man lies here! -- Heralds say more,
Who usher pageants at the -- Abbey door!
The path of honesty Will MONEY trod,
"An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Vain epitaphs the writer's genius show,
While all is dust, mere dust, that lies below.
'Tis all mere dust! -- the rest the poet's wit,
Whether 'tis poor Will MONEY, or Will PITT!
R.G.

16 December 1780

16 December 1780. Page 2, column 3

Monday was committed to the Castle by Thomas MAYNARD Esq., Robert PENDALL, late of Denham, in Suffolk, charged with stealing a horse-rugg [sic], the property of Samuel CUNNINGHAM, of Diss.

Monday se'nnight a most dreadful fire happened at the house of Mr SKINNER, a farmer, at Balstone-hall, in Cambridgeshire, which burned with such violence that three barns, the stable, cow-house, two horses, and a great many fat hogs, were totally destroyed; the damage is valued at upwards of 3,000 pounds. They were fortunate enough to save the lives of many of the horses by forcibly drawing them out of the stables, but the poor creatures were so terrified, that on finding themselves at liberty they ran away, and though every enquiry has been made, have never since been heard of.

On Saturday last died Mrs Frances SMYTH, widow of Ralph SMYTH, Esq., late of this city.

Last week died at Thursford, Mrs TIDD, in the 76th year of her age.

A few days since died Mr Francis MOSEY, many years master of the Black Boys inn, at Aylsham, in Norfolk, but had retired several years.

16 December 1780. Page 2, column 4

December 14, 1780
Briston School.

Thomas GUNTON returns his most sincere and hearty acknowledgments to those Gentlemen, and others, who during the seven Years of Residence at his School in Briston, have kindly favoured him with the Tuition of their Children, and he begs Leave to inform them, that being engaged with Thomas MENDHAM in Business, he shall resign his School at Christmas next to Mr Solomon COLLS.

He presumes to hope that their Favours will be continued by his Successor, as Mr COLLS is determined to exert himself to the utmost in the Care of his Pupils' Morals and Education.

The above School breaks up for the Christmas Recess on Friday the 22d of this Instant, December, and will be opened by Mr COLLS on Monday the 8th of January next.

Volunteers wanted immediately for the Honourable United East India Company Service, for Five Years only, where it is well known so many have made their Fortunes. Their Pay is Tenpence per Day, and free Quarters, and when on Board each Volunteer will receive a double Sett [sic] of Jackets, Trowsers [sic], Stockings, Shoes, and Shirts, Bed and Bedding, with a Chest for every two Men, and Half a Guinea for each Man, which is the Out-fit at the Company's Expence, and amount to Three Pounds Twelve Shillings each Man. At the Expiration of Five Years they may return Home at the Company's Expence [sic], and if they chuse [sic] to remain for Five Years longer, they will receive Ten Guineas Advance. Men from 20 to 34, five Feet three Inches, Boys from 14 to 16, five Feet and Half an Inch, and from 16 to 20, five Feet one, without Shoes, will be accepted.

All Volunteers whose Inclinations lead them to a Military Life, may repair to the Jolly Toper, near the Common Pump, Norwich, where there is an Officer, constantly attends to receive Volunteers for the Honourable Company's Service.

So God Save the King.

16 December 1780. Page 3, column 1

Norwich, December 16, 1780

John BARDWELL, Dealer in China, begs Leave to inform the Public, that he intends setting out for London, by Newmarket, on Friday the 22d Instant, at One o'clock at Noon, with a Caravan and able Horses, to carry Fowls and Parcels, from his Warehouse, next door to the Thatch'd House, St Andrew's, and will be at London, and deliver them on Sunday following, at Noon, at Mr SEAGER's, Hay Merchant, White Chapel. N.B. The greatest Care possible will be taken in the Delivery of all Parcels left at the above Place, as he will attend them himself.

16 December 1780. Page 3, column 2

To be Sold by Private Contract,

An Estate in Banham, in the County of Norfolk; consisting of a Messuage, or Two Tenements, with a Hempland adjoining, containing by Estimation One Acre, more or less, now in the Occupation of John HUMPHREY, and Elizabeth GASKIN. --- The above Estate is all Freehold, moderately assessed to the Land Tax, and has a Right of Commonage on large and extensive Commons in Banham aforesaid, and has a Right of cutting Turf on Banham Moor. For further Particulars enquire of Messrs. MEADOWS and BROWNE, Attorneys, at Diss, Norfolk.

16 December 1780. Page 3, column 3

To be Sold by Auction, at the King's Arms in East Dereham, in Norfolk, on Friday the Fifth Day of January, 1781, (unless sooner disposed of by private Contract) between the Hours of Two and Four in the Afternoon, subject to such Conditions of Sale as shall be then and there produced, All that Messuage, or Tenement, and Barn, with a Blacksmith's Shop (in good Business) adjacent thereto, and Two Closes, (One of Arable, the other of Pasture Land,) immediately adjoining to the said Messuage, and containing together about Eight Acres.

And also a Cottage, with a Garden adjoining, and Two Closes of Arable Land adjacent thereto, containing together about Four Acres.

The above Premises are situated at Brisley, in Norfolk, are all Freehold, entitled to two Rights of Common upon a good and extensive Common there, are moderately assessed to the Land Tax, are subject to an annual Quit-rent of Eight-pence Halfpenny only, and are now in the Occupation of Nicholas LEE, at the yearly Rent of 18 pounds under an Agreement which expires at Michaelmas next -- Mr LEE will shew the Premises.

For Price, and further Particulars, apply to HAWYS and STOKES, Attorneys, at Fakenham.

16 December 1780. Page 3, column 4

Whereas Thomas KENDLE, of Thornage, in the County of Norfolk, Farmer, hath assigned over all his Effects into the Hands of Mr William KENDLE, his Father, in the same Parish, for the Payment of just Debts. Notice is hereby given to all Persons whom the said Thomas KENDLE stands indebted to, that they make out their Accounts, and deliver them to Mr William KENDLE so as the same may be discharged; and likewise all Persons that stand indebted to the said Thomas KENDLE, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr William KENDLE, who is properly authorized to give Discharges for the same.

The Farm, which is all newly improved, and thirteen Years unexpired of the Lease at Michaelmas next, will be disposed of to such Persons as the Landlord approves.

P.S. Mr William KENDLE shall not think himself obliged to pay any Debts the abovementioned Thomas KENDLE hereafter contracts.

16 December 1780. Page 4, column 1

To the Printer of the Norfolk Chronicle,
Sir,

From the accounts of the violent gale in which the Berwick man of war of 74 guns was dismasted, and the Grafton, it is feared has suffered, it is not improbable but that Admiral ROWLEY's squadron might have approached the stormy latitudes of Bermuda, of the which the following description is given in Major GARDINER's account of an expedition to the West Indies in 1759. Page 89. "From the dreadful tempests that break round, Bermuda was formerly called the Devil's island, and the people of North America who deal in horses to the West Indies, at this day never think their passage secure, till they have crossed these latitudes. From which, and the number of horses they are annually obliged to throw overboard, they are commonly called the Horse latitudes.

This island my be said with some propriety to be guarded by the winds, and defended by thunder and lightning, the artillery of the heavens.

The air is healthy, and the climate temperate, and tho' perpetual tempests and hurricanes rage on the coast, yet the inland country enjoys a perfect serenity, being entirely free from any storms whatsoever.

The chief town is that of St George, containing near 1,000 houses, to the North West. Provisions are cheap and plentiful, and it abounds in fish and fruits. The Houses and shops are mostly built with Cedar, of which there still remain many beautiful groves. By all accounts Bermuda is a most agreeable island, excepting one circumstance, that to make a visit there, a man must travel in a whirlwind."

16 December 1780. Page 4, column 2

Regulation of Yarn.

The Yarn Makers of the City of Norwich, and of the County of Norfolk, do give this public Notice to all whom it may concern, that they have appointed the following Persons (each in his Division) to inspect and regulate all the Yarns spun in the County of Norfolk, and Part of the County of Suffolk, viz:

William BRISLEY

In the Hundreds of Taverham, Blofield, North and South Erpingham, East and West Flegg, Happing, Tunstead, Walsham, with Norwich and Yarmouth.

John WARNES

In the Hundreds of Eynsford, Mitford, Gallow, North Greenhoe, Holt, Launditch, Smithdon, and Brothercross.

William SWANTON

In the Hundreds of Forhoe, Guiltcross, Shropham, Clackclose, Freebridge Lynn, Grimshoe, and South Greenhoe.

James LE FEVER

In the Hundreds of Clavering, Depwade, Diss, Earsham, Henstead, Humbleyard, Loddon, with Parts of Suffolk.

The above named Inspectors are impowered [sic] to prosecute all such Spinners as they shall find guilty of reeling false, or short Yarn; and the Yarn Makers earnestly recommend to those Persons who are instructed to put out Wool, that they be careful to ticket every Pound of Yarn with the Spinner's Name, or otherwise mark it; for in Cases of Neglect, or Design of concealing an Offender, they will be liable to answer for all Faults.

It is hoped, at the present Time, when Causes Not Within Our Reach have so materially lessened our Trade, that every Person, who knows its Importance, will assist in preventing or redressing an Evil as fatally ruinous to the Manufactory as any Circumstance which can befall it, and which, if left to itself, would in time totally annihilate every Branch of it.

N.B. If any Spinner of Worsted Yarn shall reel upon a Reel that is not Thirty-six Inches at both Ends upon the Round, or delivers less than Eighty Threads in a Lea, and seven Leas in the Skain [sic], and less than a full Skain [sic] about the Pound, will subject themselves to Prosecution in that Case as the Law directs.

16 December 1780. Page 4, column 4

NEWBERY's New Publications,

For the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Ladies and Gentlemen. In the Christmas Holidays will be published the following:

Printed for E. NEWBERY, at the Corner of St Paul's Church-Yard. Of whom may be had lately published,

Together with the greatest Variety of other useful and entertaining Books for Children, also Dissected Maps, Geographical Pastimes, and Historical, Geographical, and other Cards.

23 December 1780

23 December 1780. Page 1, column 3

Norwich,

The Widow of Collings John BUTLER, deceased, late Clerk at the Post-office, returns Thanks to those Ladies and Gentlemen who have heretofore been kind enough to bestow their Favours at Christmas Time upon her late Husband, and that, as the present Clerk at the Office is willing and desirous that she should enjoy the Benefit of their Favours at this Christmas, she humbly hopes that her late very great Misfortune, in being left with a large Family, will not lessen their usual accustomed Bounty at this Time, for which she will be extremely obliged. Ann BUTLER. Note - Mr WATSON, the present Clerk at the Office, will receive such Donations.

23 December 1780. Page 2, column 3

The following is a copy of a letter from a merchant in Yarmouth, to his friend in Norwich, dated Dec. 19, 1780. -- "I have the pleasure to give you joy on the narrow escape of your adventure to Rotterdam, in my vessel, which, with many other, sailed on Wednesday noon. Just at the time of their getting under way, a privateer was seen from shore, about two leagues off, and meant no doubt, to intercept them. His Majesty's cutter, the Monkey, being then in our Roads, the Mayor, at the request of the merchants, wrote a letter to Lieutenant GLASSFORD, the Commander, begging him to see the fleet half way over, upon the receipt of which he immediately got under sail, and the next morning, about three o'clock, reached the fleet, just at the time the above privateer, mounting 18 guns, nine pounders, attacked the fleet. An engagement immediately ensued between the cutter and the privateer, which lasted four hours, when the latter, tho' much superior in force to the former, was obliged to make the best of her way for Dunkirk, having been very roughly handled. The Monkey had one man killed, and five wounded, and unfortunately, was so disabled in her rigging, as to render it impossible for her to pursue. However, Lieut. GLASSFORD is certain that not one vessel of the whole was captured, but got safely to Helvoetsluys that morning. The Mayor, struck with the meritorious conduct of Lieutenant GLASSFORD, this day summoned a meeting of the merchants and ship owners, to take their opinion, whether such a piece of service did not merit some singular mark of approbation, the result of which meeting was an unanimous resolve to order a piece of plate, of 30 guineas value, to be presented to the Commander, and a handsome sum to be distributed amongst the crew. A subscription began for the above purpose, and was signed by every gentleman present. -- Such officers as Lieut. GLASSFORD deserve every favour that can be conferred, and it is my earnest wish he may meet the promotion his merit lays claim to."

23 December 1780. Page 2, column 4

Wednesday EWSTON, SKIPPER, SMITH and MOORE, the four highwaymen lately committed to the castle, together with several other convicts, and others who are not yet tried, made an attempt to escape. They had made a breach under the foundation of the castle, next the Shirehouse, but being timely discovered by the keeper, were prevented, and are now confined in the cell, double ironed and yoked.

Wednesday was committed to the city gaol, by Benjamin DAY, Esq., mayor, John DUNT, charged with having stolen an engine for cutting straw, out of a hay chamber at Lakenham, the property of James CROWE, Esq. -- The same day was committed to the gaol., by the Right Worshipful the Mayor, John DUNT and William DUNT, charged with having stolen out of an outhouse at Lakenham, in the occupation of Francis SILLIS, sundry articles, the property of the said Francis SILLIS, John MATTHEWS, and Mary PLUMMER. -- And the above day was committed to the gaol, by the Right Worshipful the Mayor, Ann CRANE, charged with having stolen from her lodgings an ironing box and heater, and a linen sheet, the property of George HILTON.

On Monday night the outhouse of Mr CANNEL, a farmer at Norwich Carleton, was broke open, and all his fowls taken away. This man has had his fowls stolen every year for seven years last past, and two very good horses have been stolen from him in the time.

On Monday last, as Mr John RUDD, of East Carleton, near this city, was riding about his fields, in company with several friends, he was suddenly taken ill, fell from his horse, and expired immediately.

On Sunday last died, greatly and justly lamented, Mrs MASON, wife of William MASON, Esq., of Necton.

23 December 1780. Page 3, column 1

Kenninghall, Dec 15, 1780

James FORSTER of Kenninghall, in the County of Norfolk, Grocer, having declined the Shopkeeping Business, returns his sincere Thanks to all his Friends for their past Favours, and as he is desirous of settling his Affairs as speedily as may be, he requests all such of his late Customers as stand indebted to him to discharge their several Debts on or before the 5th Day April next; and all Persons having any legal Demands on the said James FOSTER [note spelling is different !] are desired to send him an Account thereof, in order that the same may be satisfied.

Stolen from Nicholas PARKER, of Little Snoring, near Fakenham, in the County of Norfolk, a Red Poll'd Cow, with a White Face, Brown round her Eyes, a Slit in one Ear, White under her Belly and a White Tail. She is low and thick, and forward with Calf. Whoever can give Information of the said Cow, so that the same may be had again, will receive One Guinea Reward, and all reasonable Expences [sic], from me, N. PARKER.

To be Disposed of immediately, for a Term of Years, a very good Dwelling-house and Shop, with suitable Conveniences, (fronting the Market-place in Wisbeach) where a very considerable Trade has been hitherto carried on by the late Mr John LOWDEN, Grocer and Linendraper, deceased. The Stock in Trade being entirely fresh and well chosen, to be taken by the succeeding Tenant. Note -- The desirable Situation, and established Trade of this Shop is well known. For further Particulars enquire of Messrs. FAWSSET and BELLAMY, Attornies [sic], in Wisbeach.

23 December 1780. Page 3, column 2

Wanted, Two Bark Hoop Rivers, who may have constant Employment in Musford Wood until next Harvest, and will meet with extraordinary Encouragement. Apply to Mr Sam. HIGHAM, of Carleton Coleville, near Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Note--This will be advertised no more.

To be Sold by Auction,

At the Feathers in Holt, in the County of Norfolk, on Saturday the Thirtieth of this Instant December, between the Hours of Three and Six in the Afternoon. A Dwelling-house in Cley next the Sea, in the said County, being a Baking-office, with the Outhouses, Yards, and Appurtenances, now in the Occupation of Edward WALLER, Baker. N.B. The Tenant will shew the Premises. Terms of Auction to be seen at the Time and Place of Sale.

To be Sold by Auction,

At the Public-house, or Inn, known by the Sign of the Black Lion, at Little Walsingham, in the County of Norfolk, on Friday the Fifth day of January, next, between the Hours of Two and Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, (unless sooner disposed of by private Contract, of which timely Notice will be given this paper.)

An Estate situate in Great Snoring, in the County of Norfolk, consisting of a Messuage, or Farm-house, together with a Barn, Stable, and other Buildings, and Twenty-four Acres, Three Roods, and Thirteen Perches of Land, now in the Use of James FAVORS, or his Undertenants.

Part of the said Premises, viz. the Messuage, Barn, and Severn Acres and One Rood of Land are Copyhold, and held of the Manor of Great Snoring, (where the Fine on Admission is arbitrary) and the Remainder thereof is Freehold.

The Estate is assessed to the Land Tax at the yearly Sum of Five Pounds, and is subject to certain annual Quit-rents, amounting to Six Shillings and Three Half-pence, payable to the Lady of the said Manor, and there are no other Outgoings.

N.B. The Purchaser may have immediate Possession of the Land.

Also to be Sold by Auction,

At the Public-house or Inn, known by the Name of the Standard at Wells next the Sea, in the County of Norfolk, on Saturday the Sixth Day of January next, between the Hours of Two and Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, All the Ship, or Vessel, called the Joseph and Nancy, (whereof Peter POTTS was late Master) now lying at or near Burnham Overy Staithe, in the County of Norfolk, together with the Boat, Masts, Sails, Tackle, Furniture, and Appurtenances to the said Ship belonging.

For the Conditions of Sale, and further Particulars, enquire of Mr Daniel JONES, at Fakenham, in the County of Norfolk.

23 December 1780. Page 4, column 3

For Coughs, Hoarseness, etc Pectoral Lozenges of Tolu. Prepared and sold by T. GREENOUGH, Chymist [sic] and Apothecary, at No.10, on Ludgate Hill, London. Price 1 shilling on the Box. Which contains all the softening and healing virtues of the celebrated Balsam of Tolu; and are the pleasantest and most effectual remedy of the kind in all coughs, horsenesses [sic], sore throats, and defluxions [sic] on the lungs, healing the rawness and soreness of the breast, promoting the expectoration of the tough phlegm, and affording great relief in asthmatic complaints and shortness of breath. They are likewise very beneficial in consumptions, are not cloying to the stomach, but rather create an appetite.

The great esteem those Lozenges have acquired, having induced several persons to attempt the selling a counterfeit sort, against two of whom, viz. one a Chymist on Ludgate hill, and the other a Chymist in Oxford-street, verdicts have been obtained, in the Court of the King's Bench, with considerable damages. The Public are requested to observe, that none are genuine but what have the following inscription on the lid of the box: "Pectoral Lozenge from Balsam of Tolu, prepared by T. GREENOUGH, Chymist and Apothecary, at No.10, on Ludgate hill, London."

Also, Mr GREENOUGH's Tinctures, for the Teeth, Scurvy in the Gums, and ToothAch [sic].

These Tinctures have been for more than thirty years past in the most universal esteem, on account of their approved efficacy, elegance and safety. The particular effects, they may be depended on to produce, are as follows, viz.

The Tincture for the Teeth and Gums will take off all foulness from the teeth, and make them beautifully white, without, in the least, injuring the enamel. Will perfectly fasten such as are loose, prevent their decaying, and entirely cure the scurvy and other disorders in the Gums, rendering the breath, at the same time, deliciously sweet.

The Tincture for the Tooth Ach [sic] will never fail giving immediate ease in the greatest agony of pain, and in a little time perfectly cure it, however violent.

....The Aromatic Tooth Water, invented by CAPPRON, Dentist to His most Christian Majesty, which not only cleanses and whitens the Teeth, but preserves the Gums, nourishes and makes them grow. It eradicates the most inveterate Scurvy, renders the Teeth that are loose and ready to fall out firm and fixed, preserves such as are found, and prevents their spoiling. This Aromatic Water has, besides, the Virtue of curing all disagreeable Smells from the Breath, which is owing to the Scurvy in the Gums, and rotten Teeth. Price 1 shilling the Bottle.

The True Eau Fleurs de Venice, or the Venetian Bloom Water. This curious Water extracted from the most fragrant Flowers, is beyond any Beauty Wash ever yet discovered, giving the Skin the greatest Whiteness and Softness imaginable. It takes away Pimples, Freckles and Spots of every Kind, with all disagreeable Redness, Tans and Sunburns. It destroys those minute Worms (Maggots) which lodge under and deform the skin. It preserves from Wrinkles even to an advanced Age, and gives to the whole Complexion, in a very short Time, that healthful and blooming Appearance which it ought to have when free from Disorders. It is not in the least of the use of Paint, being as clear and transparent as Chrystal [sic]. It is also excellent for the Eyes, strengthening and preserving the Sight. Price 3 shillings and 6 pence the Bottle, and 3 pence to be returned for every empty Bottle.

30 December 1780

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