Box 02
Contains 343 Results:
Contracts for Provisions, 1848
The broadside requests various provisions including food and hygiene products that will be supplied for three months by order of J. W. Danby, Clerk to the Board of Guardians. There was payment for those who provided, at the end of the quarter.
Contracts for Flour and Bread, 1848
The broadside seeks contracts for flour and bread to be delivered to different places, the parishes in the South District and the North District and created by order of J. W. Danby. Those that contributed the flour or bread got paid every fortnight.
Auction of forty cart horses, 1848
The auction notice advertises the sale of forty cart horses by Messrs. Lucas and Co. on Friday, the 22nd of December in the High Street near the Queens Hotel. Also included on the notice are the conditions of sale and a list of the horses with their names, color, and height.
3 Guineas Reward, 1848
The broadside announces a three guineas reward for anyone providing information regarding a muscovy duck and drake stolen from Mr. Thomas Graves, ordered by Henry Williams Treasurer and Secretary.
Musical Festival, 1848
The broadside advertises a musical festival conducted by Mr. W. Mason. The music festival takes place on December 28th. The principal vocalists listed include Miss H. Corsnette, Miss Bayliss, Mr. William Mason, Mr. Lumley, Mr. J. Martin, Mr. Corburne, Mr. W.H. Poole, and Mr. S. Cargill.
Penitent Females' Home, 1848
The broadside appeals to the public by the Committee of the Lincoln and Lincolnshire Penitent Females' Home seeking additional support for their organization.
Notice of a complaint, 1848
The complaint notice announces a complaint to the Committee of Guardians for the Lincoln Union. The document appears to be a template as specific information regarding any charge is absent. The notice references the Nuisances Removal and Diseases Prevention Act of 1848.
Cleansing and Purifying Houses, 1849
The notice to the working classes encourages participation in a meeting to discuss the cleansing and purifying of houses utilizing underground sewers. The meeting took place at the Corn Exchange on January 24th, 1849.
20 Pounds Reward, 1849
The broadside announces a reward of 26 guineas for information a stolen sheep belonging to Mr. Thomas Winn. Mr. Thomas Winn offers the reward.
Wonga of the branded hand, 1849
The advertisement for upcoming shows at the Theatre Royal, Lincoln. The featured play, Wonga of the Branded Hand will star Mr. A. Abel and his two highly trained Mount St. Bernard Dogs. The play describes the characters of Wonga of the Branded Hand as the grateful savage, and the Shawnee Chief Black Vulture as the Native American villain. The broadside describes the play as "Robert and Edith Happy -- The white men triumphant, and Black Vulture's death by the dog."