Tragic family plot and frontier service referenced in Chronicle
The Edinburgh Chronicle 1759 Oct 31 to Nov 3 notes a fatal accident blamed on reckless behavior, with a widow’s death sparking scandal. Leonora champions Marmoifan’s sister risking male roles in court and army. John Duke of Bedford speaks in Parliament praising royal support and Ireland Britain union amid war expenses.
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Leonora
Marmoifan
Ireland
Great Britain
Wanige
Death of Gen Wore Inspires National Dirge in Ohio
A fragmented 18th century verse tribute recalls Gen Wore’s death on the Ohio frontier at Fort Du Suerne and celebrates his martyrdom for country. The poem links Niagara Falls and Minden to British valor and laments the hero’s loss, urging enduring fame for his deeds.
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Gen. Wore
Great Wores
R. Richardson
Fort du Suerne
Ohio
France
Africaun
Guadalupe
Mars
Bellona
Minden
Brunswic
Memorial Verses for Maj General Granville Extrot 1759
A memory poem laments Maj General Granville Extrot who died in Germany on 08 10 1759. The verse pleads Albion’s pride, mourns Wolfe and Ellio, and honors his noble virtues while hoping future generations inherit martial spirit and national virtues.
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Granville Extrot
Germany
The Sevr Taucer PHiLosopHEr Tale of Cymon and Fortune
An archaic tale follows poor Cymon content with a small stock and a loyal beast. Fortune lends and withdraws. thieves steal his lamb and sorrow follows as fate tests the humble man’s resilience.
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Cymon Flith
Cymon
Foley
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Cato
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Draper
Sost
Blatt Sedom
Jone
Quebec
Goree
Sally
Julius Cesar
Leonidas
Wolfe
Elliot
Perife
Ellios
Albion
Briteonia
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