Pugilists and boxing culture in 18th century England
The piece surveys early British pugilists from Fig the master to Whitaker and Nap, detailing amphitheatre fights, notable bouts, and the rise of modern boxing. It blends character sketches with vivid reports of matches, crowd dynamics, and the sport’s social milieu in 1740s England.
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London
Alan
Pig's Amphitheatre
England
Godfrey
Fig
Barclay
Nenaphon
Socrates
Oxfordshire
Mig
Jong
George
Vig
Bob Whitaker
Venice
Winge
Bivyi
Ike Arm
Aleady
Bizean
Goidolier
Firavuese
Tie Elwiber
Whitaker
Bob
Gidfeey
Bop Warraxkeu
Nap Peanrace
Ned
Pugilism and Theatre Reflections in Aged Text
A fragment discusses diaphragms and respiration, then shifts to literary critique and a passage preparing readers for a new era of magilism. It notes aviar fights at Taylor's Reoth and patrons of pugilism, then previews the entrance of Jack Browshtow as a celebrated pugilist.
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Taylor
Pugilivas
Mat
Fleet-Cate
Jack
Yearly Meeting Epistle Urges Humility and Peace
A London Yearly Meeting epistle urges Friends in Britain Ireland and beyond to seek divine guidance through self denial cross bearing and constant watchfulness. It notes suffering in Britain Ireland from church taxes and war opposition praises African American education efforts and Native welfare drives while praising peace government deals in America and urging steadfast trust in the Almighty.
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London
Isis
Friends
Great Britain
Ireland
Fri¢Noy
Christ
Bins
America
United States
Devi
Woods
Alice
Fragmented Local Text on Belief and Education Traditions
Fragmented OCR text references beliefs about inheritance by education, sacrifice for establishment, and a meeting signed by a clerk. It mentions Grube, a Lord, Platina, and religious phrases, hinting at a religious or philosophical discourse. The readable portion is incomplete and garbled.
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Theo
Om Il
Ulfam Dilwortil
Graduation of 117 Gentlemen in Edinburgh Medical School
From the Edinburgh Correspondent report of the University of Edinburgh ceremony where one hundred and seventeen gentlemen received the degree in medicine, fourteen more than last year, marking the university's rising prestige. The procession included oath by Professor Duncan and Principal Baird delivering a Latin prayer, with graduates presented as lectors and given the right hand of fellowship. Several named candidates and further notes on post examination practice eligibility follow.
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Napoleon
Josephine
Maria Antoinette
Germany
Russia
Alexander
Vienna
Prince Schwartzenburgh
Austria
France
M. de Schwartzenberg
Europe
Bonaparte
Baron Deean
M.de Schwartzenberg
Murat
Naples
Cumbaceres
Talleyrand
Fouche
Maret
Duke of
Bassano
M. de Fontanes
House of Austria
Selard
R.bell
Dionysiun Brenan
Christopher A. Bill
Digitale Purpores
Michael Cuhill
Hepattide
Timothy Moone
Mark W. Defey
William Daunt
Suln
Dii
Nfor Mercarkgli
Joseph Defer
William Epright
Catatucta
James Graham
Ophalida Membranarum
Dante Hulidey
William Hamiton
Delox Nature Et Curations
George Mawthorn
Pneumonie
Johu Hennen
Sanitate Militioum Tusaide
George Tinds
Thoman Asher Macdonald
Enterinideio Us
John Meade
Alexander Munkittrick
Henry O' Brien
Melita
Lucius James O'Brien
Robert Luke Page
Thomas 15
Pemberton
Rabie Canina
Michael Ryan
William Temple
Petre Epidemica
Baird Ani
Tone
Whitsunday
Royal College of Surgeons
Edinburgh
Ireland
William Michael Shaw
Derry
Janes Wright
Down
Trial for Sending a Challenge in Bombay Court
A trial records Rex v Captain Adama and Rex v Lubutenart Darcy in the Bombay Recorder's Court. It recounts Mc Dunlop collector arresting men caught cutting a raven-tree in Sunduna, sentencing flogging and five days imprisonment. Darcys remonstrance leads to letters, charges, and a verdict of guilty with a mercy recommendation. The judgment critiques Norris for provoking the affair, mentions a potential charges against Darey, and notes the governor’s leniency with a brief imprisonment. The piece also references York outbound Albion and US naval vessels at Sackett's Harbour, with decay noted in Lake Ontario craft as hostilities loom.
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Bombay
Rex
Adama
Mc. Dunlop
Sunduna
Lieut
Darcy
Ith Reg
Nore
Norris
Aduina
M Nortia
Hiv
Davey
Lubutenart Darcy
Marcy
Imad
Norria
Dublin Advertisements and Subscriptions Notice
Printed for the proprietors in Dublin loom a list of annual subscriptions and advertisements. The content mentions subscription rates, delivery terms, and advertising locations in various streets and offices, including Leirre alrvet and Lower Xack. The fragment references newspapers and greetings to readers in Edinburgh and mentions sales and deals in multiple districts.
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Dublin
Leirre Alrvet
Dahlia
Warwick-xtrool
Warwick Agarres
Fleet-sirwed
Lisaitidit Fpanath
Hanler Sq
Edieburghs
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Minetus
Poly
Tos Pires
Dacs Greekya Wagaan
Guar
Disslay
Estes
Calla
Hutte
Marty
Mars
Flow
Locver
Lom
Saanswoon
Brew Wises
Elis
Jack James
Buckorse
Roughton
Anon
Grovat Taylor
George the Baker
Daily Advertiser
Great Booth
Tottenham Court
Williamt Willis
Sutalivwood
Biowell
Thomas Smallwood
Dhashoud
John Divine
John Tipping
Tve
George Taylor
Tottenham Court-Road
Vis
Lersner
Jub
Gulneas
Leball
Joan Francis
Patrick Healey
Aadley Cooper
Lomonville
Qin
Petershitah
Lemonville
Office For Foreign Affairs
Alquier
Eperor
University OF Edinburgh
Senatus Academiciu
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