Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin
The article recounts Benjamin Franklin born Boston 1706, his escape to Philadelphia, printing career, formation of a public library, travels to England and London, return to Philadelphia, scientific achievements in electricity, lightning, and the kite claim, royal society honors, roles as Postmaster General and diplomat, his secrecy around leaving England in 1775, contributions to American independence, French alliance, and his final return to Philadelphia to a public welcome and later retirement, concluding with reflections on the Rights of Man.
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Benjamin Franxxry
Boston
North America
Philadelphia
Franklin
England
London
New York
Charlestown, &c
Europe
Watts
Frank Fin
Royal Society
Society
Great Britain
France
America
University of Oxford
House of Commons
Pennsylvania
Whatley
Temple
Hutchinson
Privy Council
Matsachuset’s Bay
Hut
Chinson
Continental Congress
Congress
Canada
New
M. le Roi
M. Maurepas
Dr. Franklin
Lord Stormont
Paris
Jefferson
Havre de Grace
Tite
Wight
Assembly of
The Revolution Dinner and Reform Efforts Exposed
An editorial critique links a reforming festival to secret priestly plots and discontented Americans in the metropolis. It accuses the Constitutional Society of pursuing public upheaval to unsettle governance and equalize rank, with leaders publicly praising reform and rights of man. The piece denounces audacious rhetoric and calls out attempts to imitate French revolutionary scenes.
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Constitutional Society
France
National Assembly
Debate on Cardinal de la Rochefoucauld and City elections in France
The lengthy evening session ended barren. debates over denouncing Cardinal de la Rochefoucauld for letters to the Triel charity fellows. He asserts a null ministry and forbids preaching and confession except under certain conditions. In London, Mr. Wilkes leads for Chamberlain against Mr. Cowley. other offices filled with little opposition. thanks given to outgoing sheriffs.
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Cardinal de la Rochefoucault
Articulo Montis
Declared president and new emission of assignats
The document reports M Beauharnois proclaimed president and outlines a fresh assignats issue of 400 million livres, totaling 1.8 billion livres issued since the Revolution, with large sums burned or used for national property. It notes expenditures, remaining funds, and a decree extending damages and interest claims to princes across departments.
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M. ‘Danis
M. Dxon
Manéici
M. d’ Andre
National Assembly
Ocober
Alsace
French Emigrants Targeted in Island Turmoil
A rancorous clash erupted as French Emigrants faced hostility in the island. The Bishop of Bayeux had caused public displeasure by attempting a service, provoking a large gathering of locals who voiced strong sentiments. Several Counter-Revolutionists were killed, with reports later noting four refugees killed and seven to eight hundred others agreeing to sail for Ofend to pacify tensions.
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Bayeux
Ofend
Midsummer Day Livery elects sheriffs in Guildhall
In Guildhall on Midsummer Day the Livery elected officers for the year. Alderman Anerson and Alderman Coomer were chosen Sheriffs. Chamberlain Wirxes spoke in praise of his past service on the Hastings and sought continued support. Mr Coney attempted to address the Livery but was interrupted by Tosias.
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Alderman Anerson
Alderman Coomer
Wirxes
Hastings
Coney
Mrr
Tosias
Courts sat in Westminster hall on Trinity Term day
Friday marked the first day of Trinity Term with the various courts meeting in Westminster-hall for the administration of justice.
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Westminster-Hall
Plea Signing Dispute Over Barristers at Westminster
In a London court a case centers on two signed pleas by a Mr. King not of Gray's Inn and not a practising barrister. Mr. Stanway faced duty questions after presenting an allegedly improper signatory. Lord Kenyon underscored that counsel must be in regular practice and act with client interests as priority.
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Lamb
King
Gray’s Inn
Stanway
Lamé
Aenysa
Lord Kenyon
Lord Courtenay Orders Vast Marquee for Devon Seat
A large marquee lined with straw-coloured silk is to be moved to Lord Courtenay’s Devonshire seat for summer festivities. The piece notes its unusually large dimensions and the pious reflections on loss, while also touching on insurrection in Turin and a London court report on executions and pardons.
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Westminster Hall
Recorder of London
Seslien-house
Old Bailey
James Kelsey
George Arlett
Arlett
John Smith
Richard Partons
Botany Bay
Joseph Cruce
Jane Sharp
Thoma Canlay
Robert Jones
Jona Ravan
King
Willam Jones
Thomas Chaseland
Virginia
Othelos
Ophelias
Palemene
Fort
America
Romford Fair
Essex
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Benjamin Franklin
Ll.d
Cowley
Chamberlain
Wires
Wirkes
Wilkes
M. Beauharnois
Livres
M. Camus
Caiffe d’Escompte
Treasury
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