Amicus Veritatis under fire over Lukins affair debate
A writer derides the Amicus Veritatis for claiming impartiality in the George Lukins case, arguing that both Lukins and the seven ministers were likely impostors. He questions the depth of Cyclopedia support, asserts intoxication and deception as probable, and urges a rigorous, verifiable standard for truth beyond creed or opinion.
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Avengers of Justice
Friends of Truth
Amicus
Z. H
George Lukins
Amicus Veritatis
Love
Geo. Lukins
Amacus Veritatis
Debates on imposture and stage reform in 1788 London
The letter argues Geo Lukins’ imposture, condemns prestidigitation by public performers, and calls for dramatic reform. It critiques W. A. W.’s actions, defends private manipulation of fortune, and outlines theatre improvements from stage design to propriety, urging authentic domestic drama and rejecting prologues.
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Thaida
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Deborah
England
London
Aslam
Little Wenlock
Bridgnorth
Sarospaire
Pilula Salutarla
Fire at Maidenhead inn stables leads to punishment
COUNTRY NEWS READING Aug 8 A fire at the White Hart inn stables Maidenhead consumed the stable and a wheat barn. Two hostlers left candles burning. magistrates committed them to Reading house of correction for eighteen months to deter fire carelessness.
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Maidenhead
Powney
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Penfold
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Tedi
Jones
Watson
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Reynolds
Ward
Bristol
Tyne
Earl
Remains of Gainsborough laid to private grave at Kew Church Yard
On Saturday last the body of Thomas Gainsborough was buried in a private grave at Kew Church Yard as per his prior request. Attended by a mourning party from Pall Mall, the procession included notable figures such as Sheridan Sandby Reynolds Cotes and Chambers. Sir Joshua Reynolds and Sir William Chambers travelled from the country to honor the departed genius.
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Paul Sandby
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Cotes
William Chambers
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Windsor
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