Turnpike Toll Ruling and Curious Tartary Lamb Tale
A Norfolk Court of King's Bench ruling holds that a carriage returning loaded with exempt agricultural goods is entitled to toll refund after passing empty. The piece also reports a Paris Royal Academy science tale of a Tartary plant resembling a sheep, and narrates the Norwich murder of Mr John Aggus by Timothy Hardy with a fatal belly wound and Hardy's arrest.
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King’s Bench
Akach
Timothy Hardy
Fellwonger
Newton Flatman
Norwich
John Agus
Haymarket
Hardy
Aggus
Vanance
John Hardy
Lynn
Meff
Donne
Norgate
Rigby
Duke of Gloucester visits Peterborough in royal ceremony
In Camnertpee on Friday and Saturday the Duke of Gloucester and his son toured the Bishop of Peterborough's lodge and King’s College, accepting the degree of Donor of Law. He met authorities, received the Freedom of the Corporation, attended St Mary’s and dined with university leaders before returning to London. In Grocestrr the next day a new monthly magistrates' session was proposed in Longtree Hundred to enforce law and morals, praised as an excellent regulation.
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Camnertpee
Duke of Gloucester
King’s Chapel
Peterborough’s
St. Mary’s Church
Farmer
Emanuel College
London
Grocestrr
Longtree
Lord Ducie
Geo. Paul
Bart. F. Boughton
Charles Coxe
Thomas Estcourt
Peter Hawker
Political Reflections On Dutch Troubles
The late troubles in Holland may be considered an event likely to cause a total alteration in the system of affairs there. The discussion frames the turmoil as a pivotal moment with broad implications for governance and policy across the Netherlands.
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Holland
Alliance Plans and an American Anecdote in Old Zeiten
The piece discusses British strategy to strengthen ties with Prussia and Denmark through political and marital alliances, aiming to bind the Dutch to Britain. It notes the Dutch Stadtholder's interests and possible shifts of alliance, then recounts a colonial Irish anecdote about Colonel Malone in the Montreal campaign, where his call for valiant men led to a doomed assault and the loss of all officers, including Malone.
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United Provinces
Elizabeth
Britain
France
Holland
Prussia
Denmark
Copenhagen
Montreal
James Stacpoole Malone
Malone
Posthumous Ode to Samuel Johnson 1786
A fragmentary late eighteenth century verse voiced as an ode on Samuel Johnson. The speaker, a ghostly font of satire, rails against newspaper printers and contributors, lampooning critics and the press while foretelling Johnson’s ghostly asides and a final retreat to Paris. Strong proper nouns include Johnson, George Coleman, and reporters, with references to printing and periodical culture.
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S. Johnson
George Coleman
S. Paul
Sons of
Epitaph on a Monument for Henry Hoare Esq
Epitaph.. Erected to Henry Hoare Esq at Stourhead. Written by William Heyer. View'd in Pleasure's hour, earth embellish'd on these banks of Stour. Marble lean'd to the friendly founder of the scene. Here, with pure love of nature warm'd, this tar-fam'd demi-paradise he form'd. Learn'd from Heaven to find Eden in a bounteous mind. Thankful these fair and Howry paths he trod, priz'd them as they lead to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rais
Priz
October 1787 Rainfall Report in Bristol Journal
The Bristol Meteorological Journal records rainfall for October 1787 in Bristol. Observations indicate atmospheric moisture levels, precipitation days, and totals compiled by local weather observers.
Dropsies and Aetherial Anodyne Spirit Prepared by Tickell
A historic note describes an elixir titled Dropsies and Aetherial Anodyne Spirit prepared by W Tickell an apothecary and chymist at Barx. The source outlines the inventor’s claim and preparation location with limited readable detail.
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W. Tickell
Barx
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Tanith
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Thrace
Momnson
Streatham
Theace
Lef ’Mongst
Lloyd Tueare
Turace
Sybil
Poris
Henry Hoare
Stourheead
William Heyer
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Yan
Pdisw
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Hoxsxssy Aid Co
Royal Exchange
Londony
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Cornhill
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Neath
Swantea
Landiy
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Whursday
de Rumner
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Swantoa
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Milford- Haven
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Waterford
Church
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Bradley
Angel-Inn
Cardiff
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Jones
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Palmer
Neah’s Ark
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Owens
Watiford-Pacquet
Uulefs
Asuch
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Nottingham
Shefferd
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Cheapside
J. Rudhall
E. Shiercliff
W. Brown
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H. Brown
E. Palmer
Wells
Arthur
J. Fitchen
W. Pine
T. Mills
S. Bonner
M. Thompson
Bristol
James
Francis Newnery
St. Paul's
Dr. James
MD. Brown
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W.budgin
FE. Palmer
William Browne
Wells and Arthus
William Pic
I. Mills
Mr. Newbery
F. Newbery
R. Hodson
Marlborough Street
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Great Marlboro Street
Hodison
Naruxs
Matthews
Serand
Hoodson
Indi Cates
Hima
Marlborouh Street
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Rudhall
He Brown
W. Routh
Brittul
Goodby
Sherborne
Thorn
Escher
Collins
Sarunn
James Ryan
W. Browne
E. Shierchit
W. Balin
HL. Brown
KE. Palmer
Liz
Quay Street
Bristou
Dalby
William Fawkner
Brass-Founder
Shoe-lane
Eoen
Nature
J. Hodson
Venus
East
Great Britain
London Gazette
Hayman
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Great Marlbro’-street
Newbury
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Fune
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Joseph Poore
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Stamp-office
George Calvert
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