King Dwellers and Chiefs of Morai Island Life
The passage describes two classes on Morai Island the Ere s or Chiefs and Cannakmowree or people Their king maintains a simple life with a hut palace eating house and guard post The ritual for detecting theft uses a priestly ceremony with hot powder nuts and prayers ending in a deathly fate if the thief evades the trial Medicine and religion are also noted including a god Etooah and seven subordinate cities The excerpt ends with a London court notice about Daniel O Connell’s recognizance and its postponement until Hilary Term.
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Etopah
William Moxley
Court OF King's Bench
London
Daniel O'Connell
Flo
O'Connell
Lord Edlenborough
National Vaccine Establishment Report Highlights Inoculation Efforts
A dated report to Lord Viscount Sidmouth details annual vaccination work in London stations, counting 1581 vaccinated and 42 667 vaccinated with ivy. It notes international progress reducing smallpox in Russia Sweden and parts of Britain, praises lymph preservation innovation, and mentions emigration notices and a Dieppe passport incident. The document also promotes a life-insurance office as a prudent family safeguard and records charitable donations.
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Viscount Sidmenth
Leiceser Square
Seeur
London
Uris
Giraud
Faversham
Rusia
Sweden
Germany
France
Italy
Devon
Cape of Good Hie
Elinburgh
Glasgow
Norwich
Abergatwith
Wales
Yawtry
Yorkshire
Portsmouth
Bristol
Ank
J. Lavaam
Royal College of Physicians
Heey Crwa
Royal College of Surgeons
Hanry Hareoao
Wirwiam Lamang
Josera Acaz
J. Coxe
M.b.Winniam Omni
2Oval College
Jamra
Jamra Eaue, Strgeonay Order of the Bord
James Hervey
The
Royal College of Physians
Major Peddies Expedition Report From Senegal
The writer arrives at Senegal and meets Major Peddie who has secured recommended men for the enterprise. Illness hinders travel and a move to Sierra Leone is planned after the rainy season. Major Peddie expects more recruits while noting brisk slave trade with several recent captures including a Spanish vessel under Captain Hagan.
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Campbell
Goree
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Peddie
Hagan
The Emperors Trust and the Baron’s Hidden Gift
The scene unfolds with the Baron Maineval enduring relentless secrecy and service for the Emperor Napoleon. A planned gift to his father prompts devotion and fear of punishment. After a tense night, the Emperor questions him, then awards eighty thousand francs as official compensation, restoring balance and continuing their work.
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Baron de Maineval
Baron Fain
Maineval
Ather
Napoleon
Manieval
Muineval
Thad
Army Circular on Permission to Send Stores to British Troops in France
A forthright Army circular from the Quartermaster General directs field officers to secure prior sanction from Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington before any goods or baggage are sent to British troops in France. It reiterates strict adherence to the 1815 military convention and requires official seals on compliant passages.
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France
Horse Guards
Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wreslington
Regulations for Bringing English Articles into France in 1815
British and French military authorities outline the authorization process for importing clothing, equipment, and baggage from England to France. Applications must go through the Quarter-Master-General and be supported by detailed triplicate returns including item nature, quantity, and distinguishing marks.
Corn Markets and Grain Prices Across Markets
Reports from Coatinu and other markets show wheat prices firm to higher, oats and barley varying with supply from Essex Suffolk and Ireland. News from London and Portsmouth notes brisk demand for wheat, with small price rises, while imports and warehouse entries affect local grain availability.
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Coatinu
Novistare
Iti
Limerick
London
Essex
Suffolk
Heland
Pearsmouth
Yesterdy
Bulmore
Amsterdam
Londouw
Scotch Markets Report From Various Scottish Towns
Market notes from Dumfries Haddington Edinburgh Dalkeith Aberdeen listing grain and produce prices for wheat barley oats pease beans and meat across towns with old and new price forms shown in shillings pence per bushel or per boll and peck as of early November in the region. Prices vary by location and commodity with meat and bread prices noted.
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Dumfpirs
Winchester
Haddington
Boll
Edinburgh
Burley
Dalkeith
Aberdeen
Dublin Advertisements and Subscriptions Rates
An old Dublin notice lists advertising and subscription rates for a newspaper. It names offices in London and Dublin, including 25 Parliament Street and Warwick Square, detailing terms for town and country subscriptions across multiple durations and prices.
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Dublin
Parliamen
Moo Sims
Warwick Square
London
Janne Save
Smirk
Arte Nu
Hunters Square
HWA N AL
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America
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Dieppe
Walker
Ma. Walker
Kuigland
Darme
Newhaven
Neptune
Warne Wecomipahy
Lng
England
Brighton
Ireland
Orpen
Siretthe
Merrienny
John Letablere
Dick and Badigent
Wellington
Porces
Qen
Douanes
Calais
Dovanes
Dover
Bagh
G. Murray
Cambray, Nov. i
Ats
Corn Markets
Scotch Markets
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