Defense of Greece Letter on mercenaries and reform
A 19th century letter argues Greece must defend liberty through mixed forces of irregulars and regulars. It praises Swiss military efficiency, urges nationwide arming and training, and warns mercenaries threaten independence. The writer cites Parliament and classical Greek resilience, urging a unified, disciplined citizen army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Lincester Slanhor
Apne
Teal
Dean Geverat Corsara
Cher
Ponte Jaa
Cenecenares
Vanier
Wulligin
Darel
England
Froiland
Switzerland
Grevke
Sue Ie Dany
Letter of Colonel Stanhope to Greek supporters in England
A garbled excerpt presents Colonel Stanhope praising Greek liberty fighters and urging continued support. It mentions the Greek Committee of England and promises of knowledge spreading as power and wealth, with references to sacrifices for freedom and a pledge from a brother in solidarity. The text is corrupt with stray phrases and non sequiturs about bees and a turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester Stanhope
Stanhope
Ipyara
Salona
Searren
Greece
England
Proclamations and arrivals mark Gulf Coast operations
Sierra Leone reports receiving Gazette entries up to mid May and private letters from the Colony to the Crown. Acting Governor Hamilton pursues defense measures and proclaims duty-free imports of horses cattle and provisions until November. News of Sir George Collier's death alarms settlers while Driver sails to the Gulf Coast to assemble civil authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Cone
Cape Coast
D. M. Hamilton
Tesret
Maidstone
George Collier
Sierra
Leone
Bowen
Sutherland
West India Regiment
Gulf Coast
Gove
Cape Coant
Majoc Clisholm
Surhecbont
Ake
Windsoe
The Masquegs of Wartingo Letter from Malta June VI
Fragmented OCR letter from Malta reporting on arrival of the Marquess of Hastings and family. Describes governance expectations, quarantine measures, political commentary, and naval movements. Mentions a captain, weather, and travel between islands with unclear dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartingo
Malta
Govenor
Marquess of Hastings
Alinorr
Artand
Garona
Othey
Quarter Assembly Debates Officers and King William Statue
A quarter assembly in the Corporation room discusses officer salaries options and a plan to repaint the statue of King William. Debate covers funding, alignment with the Assembly, and protests from Protestant factions while a deputation is considered to meet the Lord Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Edward Stanley
Sater Dhen
Enecland
College
Cbs
Willian
Willians
Tse
Sutter
Snitee
Cam Vons Davis
Legal clash over jury penalties and courtroom mutterings
A late 19th century court session features Special Jury penalties for non attendance, a sideline dispute over fines, and heated exchanges between Chief Justice and Serjeant Wilde. The session also covers a Texas publishing case where verdicts and motions to suspend were discussed amid courtroom tensions and decorum warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spacuel
Fate Rda
Flatties
Justice Jebb
Perrin
Maui
Cerain
Serurant Goold Abe
Unclear Common Pleas Case Berates Jury Verdict
Fragmentary 18th or 19th century legal transcript shows a serjeant asserting wrongdoing in a case about wages and transfer of the plan. The judge and jury exchange words over the legality of the verdict and the conduct of witnesses, with references to satchel and misuses. Names and precise details are obscured by garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etxo
Melchen F
Barton
Landers
Arvuaran
Mr Scurt
Vesey
Casteras
Wilder
Sitjeant
Segjeant
Heron
Sian
Legent Rougle
Wilde
Dirry
Bar
Shipy
Jose
Beni
Pouherdy
Serjeant Wilde
Sirjeant
Serjeant
Serjemat Woldes
Serjeant Wild
Wilk
Emeas
Weil
Seteans
The Late King of the Sandwich Isles Funeral Arrangements
Details of the king’s corpse preservation at the Cafedora Hotel follow with the royal ceremony plan. Weapons and royal symbols accompanied the bier and a grand display highlighted the state funeral preparations. A voyage to the Sandwich Islands is planned for the body, with Emperors and ministers noted in the dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thors
McGregor
Leo
Peregrine
Cafedora Hotel
Phe
Chen
Porras McCreser
Ley
Erhie Chen
Che
Vernon
Wii
Bey Majesty
Wbaeita
Wigfale
Rio Janeiro
Une Quen
St. Martin's Charchy
Meath
Maleouth
Sandwich Istancia
Phil
Madame Behr
Werner
Tleeves
Alice
Tar Catholic 4g Met on Satur Ui Mr O Driscoll
A fragmentary record shows Mr O Driscoll of Baltimore and Mr O Gorman debating finances and Catholic rights in Dublin. Speakers criticize misrepresentation, discuss Emancipation, and urge a broader appeal to England while noting crowd disruption and parliamentary maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAR Catholic
O'Driscoll
Baltimore
O'Gorman
Norshy
Tom Apenetien
L'Estrance
Dublin
Phin
Eiher
Han
Les Ganges
Barersby
Bette Bert DE Brin
L'Extrance
James O'Connell
Loughnane
Kirwan
O'Connell
Lunesick
Major Bryan
England
Ealion
Ray Danil Amd Ak
Ronan
Rome
Enland
Elinecon
Goathurrs
Leeane
Tretaul
Glaaing
Nealing
Sweepines
Tn Mullingar
Huilding
Tredland
Dabour
Curkaw
Io Cabo
Peiees
Dowie
Seaelaman
Sheepee van Ciabon
Dadiecaemiter
Alba
Meiber
Bae Dann
Bert
Shiel
Angie
Evohul
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