Balloon Voyage and Imperial Sentiment Excerpt
Fragmentary report describes a balloon ascent with spectators and a crowd at an armoury, noting the ascent, descent, and rebirth of awe. It references royal and imperial figures, diplomatic hopes, and cautious praise for moderation as authorities seek harmony amid public spectacle and distant negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanty
Fides
Auxigny
Lainardi
Bruffets
Saars
Lugéest
Ugmott
Dublin Meeting Calls to Elect Delegates in 1784
A Dublin city notice calls freeholders and freemen to meet on Monday to select five representatives for a National Congress. John Fitzgibbon denounces the plan as a breach of duty and warns of legal action. The letter, dated Sept 16 1784, criticizes agitation and stresses adherence to laws.
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Westerday
Greta
Ieee Ag
Dublin
Dubie
King's Bench
John Fitzgibbon
Finglas
Canier
Christ
Fire Disaster Ravages Town as 78 Homes Burn
A major blaze cut through the town destroying 78 houses and several warehouses. Nine men died in the flames and 23 were later recovered with difficulty. Damages are put at 30 million, with critical losses among Bourdeaux and Marseilles trades. Parliament convenes January 20 to dispatch business.
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Bett Bonbtfil
Bourdeaux
Marseilles
Stock Prices and Bonds Report From Bank Exchange
Prices of stocks and bonds noted with percent yields and notable listings. References include Bank of England and Exchequer bills with various percentages. Market items show 4 percent figures and sections labeled as Ditto and Navy related notes.
Fragmented Ode and Siege Era Text From Dublin 1784
Fragmented OCR text shows a noisy mix of historical siege rhetoric, scattered names, dates, and references to Gibraltar, English inquiries, and a Dublin 1784 printing. It hints at a martial mood, pleas for peace, and mentions of ships, gunboats, and corvettes amid a broader literary collage.
Port News Summary of Arrivals and Sailings From Liverpool
A dated port report lists multiple vessels arriving or sailing including Le Despencer Packet, Penelope, Argus, and the Duke of Jevitter along with collier coal shipments and wheat. It notes merchants in Liverpool and references a house formerly inhabited by Mr Webb and proposals to be received by Lord Milton in London or by Str Timothy Bridge.
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Fuller of Bacon
Little Theatre
Capé-street
Greville
Joudon
Minden
Tipple
Benbow
Berxar
Ator
Digtes
Bia
Daly
Digges
Theatre Royal
Surkalley
Castle Jordan
County Meath
Duke Giffard
Septarth
Cherian Packet
the Mail
Delphn
Shap
L'verpool
le Despencer Packet
Strealfoend
Nichols
Streaifoong
Irun
Matty
Craig
New York
Lumber
Fame
Witlania
Cheller
Merchaare
Thenrs Hartley
Hale
Webb
Lord Milton
London
Timothy Bridge
Nontaiming
Mra Biddins
Peking
Andis Feix
Faces
Timen
Virgil
Dido
Pinta Birkley
George Bubb Bordington
Dro Avey
Joho
Leonard Guthre
Hibernian Magazine Advertised for August 178
An 18th century advertisement promotes the Hibernian Magazine or Compendium of Useful Knowledge for August. It lists price sixpence and No. 70 Dame-Deceye, with various articles and engravings including portraits and fashion. Mentions ladies and gentlemen readers, subscriptions, and general guidance.
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Cieh
Hp Cdleinary Engl
Cqelmar Caster
Britta A
Cwh Kidlaroey
Mwatlker
Loughrea Races Diary Includes Weights and Entries
The program outlines horse entries at Loughrea with four mile heats and one mile heats on different days. Entries list ages from two to six years, weights around 88.7 and 501, and entry fees. Judges to decide disputes. entry fees payable on the pound or double stakes.
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Loughrea
Tobagm
Kyrty
Janis Cronkhawe
Tual
Rominick Daly
Speward
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