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In the "Massachusetts Gazette," Feb. 3, 1774, is advertised a book by the
notorious Dr. Dodd, who was executed for the forgery of Lord
Chesterfield's name. This book is said to be "extremely proper to be
given at Funerals."

A Book which upon perusal recommends itself, and which it is
only necessary to read to approve; extremely proper to be
given at Funerals or any other solemn Occasion: being written
expressly with that intention.

_THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED,_

(Price 2_s._ Lawful Money single and 1/8. the doz.)
By THOMAS LEVERETT, NICHOLAS BOWES
and HENRY KNOX in Cornhill,

REFLECTIONS
ON
DEATH.

By WILLIAM DODD, LL. D.

Prebendary of Brecon and Chaplain in Ordinary
to His MAJESTY.

IT IS APPOINTED ONCE FOR MEN TO DIE, BUT
AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT, Heb. ix. 27.

THE FIFTH EDITION.

A desire of extending the very laudable Practice of giving
Books at Funerals, and the great propriety of the present Work
for that Purpose, have induced the Editors to put this
valuable Performance one Third cheaper than the London
Edition, although it is by no Means Inferior in point of
Elegance.

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Some of the business localities of Boston in the last century were known
by names which now strike us as very queer or quaint. We select a number
of advertisements from the "Gazette," "Post-Boy," and "Chronicle."

Dec. 10, 1759.

Imported in the last Ships from _LONDON_.

_By_ Andrew Craigie,

And to be Sold at his Shop, right against the Old South
Meeting-House: by Wholesale & Retail, English Goods, suitable
for the Season, too many to be enumerated, At the lowest Rate,
for Cash, or short Credit.

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Feb. 23, 1761.

Isaac Dupee, _Carver_,

ADVERTISES his Customers and others that since the late Fire
(on Dock Square) he has opened a Shop the North Side of the
Swing-Bridge, opposite to _Thomas Tyler's_, Esq.; where
Business will be carried on as usual with Fidelity and