Memoirs of the Life and Military Services of Eliott of Gibraltar
The article profiles George Augustus Eliott born about 1718, detailing his education at Leyden and La Fere, ascent from engineer corps to captain, major, lieutenant colonel, and general. It highlights his role as commander of light horse Eliotts, participation in the Havannah expedition, and a humane act restoring a Frenchman’s property, reflecting his discipline and leadership.
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Eorge Augustus Eliott
Arefender
Gibraltar
Gilbert Eliott
Stobbs
Roxburghshire
Eliott of
Eliott
Minto
Port Eliott
Cornwall
Normandy
Malcott
William the Conqueror
William
Alcott
Stabbs
General Eliott
John Eliott
Francis Eliott
George Augustus Eliott
University of Leyden
Ecole Royale du Genie Militaire
LaFere
Picardy
Europe
Vauban
Pruffin
Mr. Eliott
Scotland
Gilbert
Peers
Regiment of Foot
Royal Welch Fuzileers
Edinburgh
Germany
Dettingen
Brewerton
Bellidor
Engineer Department
Aid-ducamp
George II
Horse Grenadier Guards
Elioffs
France
Havannas
Lewis de Velasco
General Elfiost and Royal Regiment of Dragoons Proven
The General, praised for restraint and discipline, regains property for a tense couple after intercession. He rises to command in Ireland, then Gibraltar, famed for abstemious living and strict military order. His leadership sustains a besieged garrison and earns the royal title The 1st or King's Royal Regiment of Light Dragoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Elfiost
1Sth
King’s Royal Regiment
A’court
Ireland
Gibraltar
Secrity
Spain
Europe
Sir Francis Drake
Inniskilling Regiment of Dragoons
Fuller
Bayly Park
Sussex
The Man Who Has a Soul and the Man Who Has No Soul
A contrast between two types of men. The first is extravagant and debt prone yet professes spirit, religion, and indulgence. The second lives prudently within fortune, avoids debt, and upholds Christian honesty, conscience as Heaven’s voice, and fear of Hell.
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Heaven
Hell
Alarm to the People of America Hand-Bill Fragment
A damaged Philadelphia hand bill urges opposition to proposals from the mother country. It shows a call to action for Americans to unite in Congress against British demands, reflecting revolutionary sentiment and leadership alignment with a French ally. The fragment references R Ll Am and the French Commander in Chief advising firm resistance.
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Philadelphia
America
R. Ll
Congress
Fragmentary political missive from Washington letter
A clipped communication to T-s A-s from New Hampshire cites disdain for authoritarian rulers and urges Philadelphia citizens to judge the language as evidence of servitude under a dictator. The excerpt reflects period political tensions and critique of centralized power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
London Magazine issue with Gibraltar views and Elliot portrait
An October issue announces engravings including a Lieut. General Elliot likeness by Miller and a Gibraltar panorama with the English Fleet, plus a Diving Bell scene and four music pages. It lists reviews, memoirs of General Elliot, Hunter lectures, and cultural notices from London.
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General Elliot
Miller
Fuller
Gibraltar
Royal George
London Review
Srrrzmbeer
The
Philological Society
Elliot
Hunter
Cruikshank
Great Britain
Henry
Eliza
Charles
Sophia
Mr. Scott
Miss Burney
Cecilia
Dr. Andrew
Ignatius Saného
Mirs
Mary Deverell
Landaff
Soame Jenyns
Malcolm MacGregor
William Blackstone
Ireland
Chronicle, &c
London
John Fielding
Europe
PILL LAMPALUTARIA Cures Venereal Disease in Fifteen Days
An 18th century patent pill claim promotes Pillulampalutaria as a cure for venereal disease scurvy and rheumatism with rapid results. It boasts direct action on the afflicted part, yearly preventive doses, and broad geographic credibility, with sales through London Bristol Bath and Gloucester printers.
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Bride-lane
Fleet-street
London
T. Cocking
Small-street
Bristol
R. Crutwell
Bath
Mr Raikes
Glocester
Printing Office Sale Notice in Smart Street
An item indicates sales conducted at the Printing Office on Smart Street and via the Newsroom. It mentions locations and a general sale action without specific dates or names. The fragment suggests an official notice of sale or distribution through local press channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart Street
Newsr
Differvent Remedies for Stone Gravel and related ailments
S Rivers presents cures for stone and gravel using urinary sediment analysis and serum-derived approaches. Notes Efficacy varies by case, with several bottles often required for large stones and daily relief promised. Also advertises Turlington’s Balsam of Life for stone gout and other disorders, priced with authenticated packaging and seals. The Tasteless Ague and Fever Drops offered as easy, child-friendly remedy for intermittent fever at 2s 6d a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turlington
Hilton Wray
Robert Turlington
Kennedy
Graham
Flugger
Hooper
Jackson
Friar
Dalby
Squire
Daffy
Rowley
Greenough
Neeler’s Antiscorbutic Belts and Patented Remedies
An advertisement touts Neeler’s Antiscorbutic Belts as the cleanest effective cure for violent itching and scurvy habit, claiming they prevent itch transmission, deter body vermin, and need no confinement. Also promotes Van Heemsted and Hamilton goods including Pearl essence and dental products, patent blacking cakes, and numerous medical preparations with prices.
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Neeler
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Washington
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Diving Bell
Brown’ Medicinal and Stationary Warehouse
Christmas-Street
Bristow
Norton
Golden-Square
Jane Woodroff
Daniel Wooproft
Thorp-Lane
Turnpike-Gate
Yorkshire
Rich
Mr. Norton
Marchant
William Binnington
N. B
Downes
Carmarthen
Charles Morgan
Newport
Willett
Cardiff
Rees
Thomas
Benj. Thomas
Cowbridge
Wm. Padley
Swansea
N.B
Hkewise
Fendon
Wace
S. Rivers
Differvent
Hamilton
Spilsbury
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