Adair and Lady Caroline Keppel a Romantic Career
Irish surgeon Robert Adair rose from near destitution after meeting Lady Caroline Keppel in London. He became surgeon general and a favorite of George III, while Caroline died in childbirth after a brief, bright marriage. Their saga inspired songs and a noted obituary in the period press.
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London
Sichuan
Dublin
Lia Fercunes
England
Holyheld
Adair
Metropolis
Caroline Keppel
Albemarl
Anne Lenox
Duke of Richmond
Caroline
Albemarle
Richmond
Bath
Robin Adair
Andy Caroline
Robin
George III
Chelsea Hospital
Duke of Gloucester
Gentleman's Magazine
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Carolina Adair
Alair
Trade hopes rise as Yokohama silk restrictions ease
A London Times report describes a cordial meeting between allied ministers and Japanese authorities at Yokohama after the Simouosaki fleet’s return. Silk exports are rising from Yokohama with 706 bales shipped so far, far below prior years, but officials expect the freer trade to continue.
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London ‘Times
Japan
Simouosaki
Yéddo
Gorogio
Yokobsama
Euromerce
Rutherford Alcock
Firma
Yokohama
Sir Rutherford
Nagasaki
Chosin
Shanghai
Movement of Gold Imports and Exports to October
The London Times reports ten month gold imports to September 30 totaling £16,847,154, up from 1863 and 1862. Australia, the United States, Mexico and other regions show varied receipts and exports, including no gold to Russia this year, and Turkey and Egypt movements noted. France and Spain show substantial transfers, with Egypt exports at £1,631,846 for October.
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Turkey
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Louton Times
Malcoms Advice and a Pious Camp Belton Tale
A historical tale recalls Marcotnt MacGeachy at Camp Belton living with an old woman named Kachachin. They share a wall between rooms enabling quiet conversation. Malcolm urges Kate to give up praying, provoking her strong pious reaction to his dubious counsel.
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Marcotnt MacGeachy
Campbelton
Kachachin
Malcolm
Kate
Abe
Strain on Hooped Cannon Explored by Treadwell
The article outlines experiments on cylindrical steel cannons loaded with powder. It calculates pressure resistance using area and cohesive strength figures, arguing a 12 inch long 1 inch bore with 1 inch walls would not burst under large charges unless fluid pressure exceeds 130000 pounds per square inch. It describes early four pounder attempts, ringed construction, and a spiral ribbon winding method, noting failures and weld weaknesses.
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Walla
Professor Treadwell
Vermont Education Report Highlights Sparse Facilities
The eighth annual Vermont Board of Education report notes general public school progress but calls many schoolhouses poor. It lists 95 793 children ages four to eighteen, with 73 250 attending. 2 765 pupils aged eighteen to twenty had schooling. 4 841 teachers were employed. average 1864 wages were male 920 48 and female 838 16. proposes consolidating state colleges.
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