Trusts and Inheritance Probate Action in Kent
A historic probate notice involving Joseph, late of ps EG, deceased, with heirs including Elizabeth and Granville Sharp trustees. It outlines transferring annuities and property at South Mims,Kent, with arrangements to establish a cathedral endowment and settle debts. Applications to be made to the two last-mentioned trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Joseph
Uswick
South Mims
John Witless
de Daten
Ant Granville Sha
London
Bank
Hof
Lpia Ieee Ie
Charitatie
Radeon
Pete Sale
Bing
Elizabeth
aBhiWitt
Jouw
Willes
Granville Sharp
Istator
American Republic Notes From Salem to Ireland Ports
A Salem paper summarizes American affairs with wind and snow impacts across the states. Reports describe political deliberations in Congress, river and coast navigation, and evolving New England settlements, with Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire developments noted and commerce slowly expanding along new towns and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Salem
Americin
Delaware
Philadelphia
New-York
Alexandria
Mary
Judicial ‘Court
Supreme’ Judicial Court of
James P
England
Dar
U. S
Soo
United States
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Connescut
Canada
Winnipifiogeé Lake
Salisbury
Merrimad
Kyarfaya
Concord
Boscawen
Supreme Court
Virginia
Williamstown
Maine
Portland
Dufmeré
Massachusetts
Life of Gibbon and the Memoirs by Lord Sheffield
Lord Sheffield presents a carefully edited life of Gibbon with extensive memoirs. The collection preserves Gibbon’s own voice, showing his thoughts on ministry, patronage, Lausanne retreat, and plans to finish his history while avoiding court influence and party strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Sheffield
Iam
Board of Customs
Lausanne
Bagikad
England
Lord North
Chatsworth
Berne
Deyverdun
North
Lord Loughborough
Chronicle
Serdom
Fleet-street
Englishman's complaint on mixed bread shortage and high prices
The letter writer protests the shortage and poor quality of mixed bread despite parliamentary resolutions. He recalls buying from a town baker who failed to make proper bread and notes a price of 1 shilling 4 pence. He claims bakers avoid white bread and urges an act to ban its use for a time to fix the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lferit
Contested Election Sparks Disorder in Shoreditch Parish
In Shoreditch the election for a parish lecturer to replace Dr Grant has provoked turmoil and conflict. Clergy condemn violence in church and note a legal ban on brawling within sacred space, urging contending parties to remember reverence, humility, and charity. A fragment references a “Faigsp of Devorum.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Lecurer
Sherditch
Ourlaw
Distressed Requests About Cloakers of Opposition
A fragment describes distressing notes on a board in Bishopsgate Street and recommends the Mechanic to the Cloakers of Opposition who can fabricate different items with tolerable ease. It suggests greater comfort when made to their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bihhopsgate
Demihoots and Beaux in a Fifty Year Old Tale
The fragment recalls antique fashion satire from about four and a half decades ago describing demi boots with whalebone stiffened heels. It notes weavers called lame ducks and a fat barished Jew broker mocked for bold fashion experiments and Cupid’s demi culverins aimed at ladies hearts. The tone mocks extravagance and social pretension surrounding footwear among beaux and tradesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antie Toby
Amterdam
Tipperary
London
Ailey
Cupid
Forfar County Elections and Noted Political Contests
The Forfar county election scene features retired figures like Mr. David Scott and new candidates Sir Davin Carnecre and Mr. Maute for the boroughs of Perth and Dundee. The article references debates over rights of man, international politics, and a dramatic broader look at European political shifts, including remarks on French influence and historic stock exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forfar
Dinate
David Scott Thas
Perth
Dundee
Davin
de Laon Letrys
Europe
Mesirs
Thelwall
Perler
Pruffis
Hatland
Stadeholderate
Holland
France
Frolland
Charles de la Créix
Porto Bello
Pers
Porto
Peru
Monmouth
William Jones
Judy Town
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American Republic
Gibbon
Gerard Hamilton
Swami
The
Evening Mail
Shoreditch
Epior
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