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The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements: Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts — John Shaqi

The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements: Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, MassachusettsBrooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason)

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The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements: Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts

Name: The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements: Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason)

Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason)

Advertising; New England -- Social life and customs

TO BE SOLD, by _Samuel Gardner_, _Francis_ and _Joseph Cabot_
    of _Salem_, on reasonable Terms; a SNOW burthened about One
    hundred and seventy Tons, well built and fitted, goeth well;
    She has 10 Carriage and 6 Swivel Guns, belonging to her.


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In June, 1762, "gentleman seamen" were offered a chance to ship.
"Post-Boy."

    [Illustration]

    Now bound on a CRUIZE of Six Months, Against his Majesty's
    Enemies, The Brigantine _Tartar_, A prime Sailer, mounting
    Fourteen Six Pounders, Twenty Co-horns, and will carry One
    Hundred and Twenty Men, Commanded by _William Augustus Peck_.

    ALL Gentlemen SEAMEN and able bodied LANDMEN, who have a Mind
    to make their Fortunes, and are inclined to take a Cruize in
    said Vessel, by applying to the _KING's-HEAD_ Tavern at the
    North-End may view the Articles, which are more advantageous
    to the Ship's Company than ever were before offered in this
    Place.

                                     _Boston_, _June 28, 1762._

In 1762 the front part of a house is to be let near the "Orange-Tree" in
Boston. The "Orange-Tree" was a tavern.

    _TO be LETT, The front Part of the House that Deacon_ Gibson
    _formerly liv'd in, a little below the Orange-Tree; for
    further Information, inquire of Mr._ Increase Blake, _living
    in the back Part of said House and know further._

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In September, 1767, those persons who were indebted to Mr. George Bray and
who did not wish to be waited upon by a "monitor"--otherwise a
constable--were reminded of their duty in the following quaint notice from
the "Boston Gazette:"--

    IF those who are indebted to Mr. _George Bray_ will pay what
    they owe him to me his Attorney on or before the 26th Day of
    next Month, they will save me the Trouble of sending, and
    themselves of paying a MONITOR, who will at least remind them
    that in ancient Times People were desired to "OWE NO MAN ANY
    THING, BUT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER": Which I believe is as
    obligatory, I am sure as necessary, to be observed now as it
    was then; especially considering Mr. _Bray's_ repeated Losses
    by Fire, his having a large Family to maintain, and also being
    a long Time out of Business.

    _Boston_, _Sept. 26, 1767._                         JOHN BALL.

    _N.B._ Beware of suing, for no further Warning
                 will be given.                               J.B.


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In 1767 Widow Hendry had "a very chargeable family," and had suffered by a
recent fire in "Paddy's Alley."

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The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements: Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts

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