The King of Prussia as Described in Baron’s Account
The Baron records King Frederick William I of Prussia as a modest, disciplined ruler who travels light, commands loyal troops, and governs through accessible, practical authority. He notes the King’s daily routine, his personal interest in military discipline, and his rare habit of inviting subjects to write to him directly for prompt replies. The account portrays a monarch who combines private affability with firm governance, avoiding pomp while maintaining strength. The narrative highlights the Baron's praise for the King’s governance, accessibility, and opposition to court pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lenenit
Ina
Rexfon E
Berlin
Neufchatel
Potzdam
Wusterhausen
Geran
Bebel
Miar- Sau
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Charles
Bere
Saildon
Anscroft
Moriah
A de Wartensieben
Marthal de Natzmer
Prussia
The Fainsus Voltaire Fr. Vrs.
The readable fragment hints at a historical discourse or note referencing Voltaire and related figures. Details are sparse. the item appears as a clipped note or cryptic line rather than a full report, leaving core facts, dates, or participants unclear.
Port News arrives ships from London and beyond
A fragmentary port report notes aceward-bound ships under sail headed for Maryland from London and St Kitts. Arrivals include the Nottingham from St Kitts, the Abraham from Barbary, Chesterfield from Malaga, May Flower from Carolina, Catherine from Steteens, St Paul from Sie, and other vessels such as Bri tainia, Hopewell, and Patty Simms.
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Fuly
Hainbiargh
Atriv
Nottingham
Opievie
St. Kité’s
Abraham
Awlor
Barbary
Gravesend
Chesterfield
Moody
Malaga
Bottege
Mary
Weod
Britannia
Brooke
Egies de 'Sprowson
Riga
Ary Dewar
St. Kitt’s
May Flower
Robinson
Carolina
Catherine
Thornton
Steteens
Ketellerman
Vettel
StorkHiolnt
Raitie
Wall
Hume
Hall
Dad
Lee
E. London
Fu Pence
Patty
Simms
Mryland
London
Company Director Incapacity Row Dominates Meeting
Yesterday a Gerteyat Catitt Sea Company session discussed a resolution from a former General Court concerning a director's incapacity while in office. The hall heard that Charles Champiént Kar. Senior Alterman was named acting, and a dividend plan was approved before adjournment.
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Gerteyat Catitt Sea Company
Cédpe
T. Tessetsy
Matow
George Champiént Kar
Balduidr Leiv'd
Court at Guildhall reports and arrests amid disorder
A chaotic recount from a Guildhall court day notes reports by the Committee and Aldermen, a new Marker completed near Di Fahd Thompsoly, and dispatches about a street brawl. The narrative mentions the death of Robe On Wellefin, a Cambridge Archdeacon, and a York county riot with officers pursuing rogues. later items describe imports from Turkey and various commodities, ending with a grim note on a Kent maid servant convicted for vengeance.
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Guildhall
Vandi
Cole
Boia
Jaft
Cambridgthire
Comyn Ey
Webb
Vilas Ereupon
Conran
Exeife
Rochestét
Kent
Sandérs
Chatltoh
Rowden
Gregory
Turpin
Chelmsford
Turky
Gérmatt Lifinei
Danis
Holland
Paz Elle
New York
Conte
Carolina
Pe Burgh
New England
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Seren Ag
Darcy Post
Faipay
Ak ‘the
Fainsus Voltaire
Fr. Vrs
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