Letter from the French king to the king of Great Britain
A historical excerpt presents a letter from the French king to Britain’s monarch. It discusses authenticating a declared message, mentions ministers Plenipotentiary, and explains political aims. The text praises mutual interests, warns against rivalries, and advocates lasting alliance and peace in Europe.
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King of
Great Britain
Py Tallevranp
Trend
Crauverty
Maijesty
France
de Tar- Leyrawd
Europe
Wednesday in the Lords and Commons reports amid war notes
The Wednesday session in London covers Lords committees on the Scotch Episcopation Bill the Stanley Enclosure Bills and the Waymouth Bridge Bill and Commons committee work on the National License and Expenditure Bill. Reports mention two victories by the sufi riots and notes on royal grants and local incidents including dockyard repairs and a distressed shipwreck thefts.
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House OF Lords
Lcotch
Stanley Tnelosure
Waymouth
Sweden grapples with conspiracy after king's assassination
From Stockholm reports the plot against the late king formed a dreadful crisis, yet calm returns as the Duke Regent pledges peace and reform. Proscribed nobles shift tactics, and trials loom for Ankarstrom, Liljehorn, Ribbing, and others, with several expected to die. economic measures aim to restore stability and public finances.
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Sweden
Gustavus
Gefle
Count de Bouille
Stockholm
d’Escars
Otr
Sucermania
Count de Ribbing
de Horn
Ribbing
Ankarstrom
Liljehorn
Enhorsing
Count Pechlin
Ancarst Roomm
Affafsin
Jonan Jacop
Portrait and Reign of Tippoo Sultain Revealed
A detailed contemporary portrait describes Tippoo Sultain as about 44, with a frail constitution and two chronic illnesses. It lists his family of eleven, including Gullaam Hyder Abdul Khaulah, portrays him as cruel and revengeful, notes his policy against Muhammadans, and discusses his military and financial arrangements, including vast property, wealth, and loot, plus daily routines and court life.
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Medicie
Gullaam Hyder
Abdul Khaulah
Naid
Tippoo
Serincapatam
Bid
Mysore
Saxony Elector’s demands on Polish succession
The Elector of Saxony responds to Poland’s offer of succession with six conditions. He seeks prior information on foreign powers’ stance, Polish opinion on the constitution, military oaths to the King and Republic, royal war declaration powers, hereditary Poland under Saxon electors, and control of Crown Prince education plus the decree of magistrates, awaiting input before commenting.
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Saxony
Diet
Poland
Riots at Dunkirk and Mars Attack Reported in Private Letters
Private letters describe M Rocuamgray planning a second assault on Mars with 15000 troops. They note relief for the garrison and that a Dunkirk riot caused house destruction, Municipal Officers clashing with the National Guards, and fatalities on both sides.
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Flanders
M. Rocuamgray
Mars
Dunkirk
Riots claim admitted. Oxford tornado. sea water purification method
At Sheffield a full meeting conceded Rev Mr Wilkinsor's damages from late riots totaling gggl rgs 1d. Worcester reports mad dogs biting people and cattle. An extraordinary tornado in Oxford lifted river water in a spiral plume high into the air, alarming spectators. A simple filtration method using a hogshead, sand, and flannel promises easy sea water purification in emergencies.
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Sheffield
Singular case of a gentlewoman in Doncaster 1592
An elderly woman in Doncaster aged about seventy five suffered fortnightly violent shakes followed by fever and long feverish spells. After taking Spritspury’s antic Medicine Drops she improved with fewer fits, easier walking, and healing wounds. Advertises Dr. Selrssur’s remedies as safe, purifying food, aiding digestion, and strengthening the constitution. Available from medicine venders in Great Britain and Dublin.
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Flanders
Motsand Tournay
Dimon
Dean Dirlon
Theobald Dillon
Dunpas
Wimbledon
Prince of Wales
General Coxway
Warwick Street
Carlton House
Bec
Prince of Wares
Treasury
Evan Nepean
Senuer
Botany Bay
Bart
Maesty
Guy
Temple Street
Whitefriars
Knightsbridge
Hyde Park
Teesday
Roxburgh
Arbigland
Upper
Wether
Rathwell
Cummertrees
Doncaster
Great
Patent Violet Soap Adverts Says Genuine Version Plugged
A London notice urges buyers to seek the Patent Violet Soap from the official office at Bank Buildings Cornhill to avoid counterfeits. It touts Violet Soap’s skin benefits, patent rights for fourteen years, and price details, while warning against substitutions by unauthorized shops.
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London
Harland Co
Nasro2
Dyde
Boas
Mauch
Arrivals and sailings out of ports in May notes
May 8 arrivals listed for Baltimore and others with ships from Dunkirk Amsterdam Liverpool and London. May 7 winds at Barbadoes and Lisbon bound ships noted. May 18 strong NE winds with several vessels remaining at sea or at anchor in Falmouth Cork Leghorn and Naples.
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Baltimore
Hutt
London
Burton
Iren
Liverpool
Tobago
Dunkirk
Cape of Good
Gertrude
Patronelle Rofumy
Amsterdam
Napl Plegrathe Bellgna
Kelfie
Treludra
Falmouth
Fortitude
Bobric
Castir
Pollux
Elizabethi
Mary
Roberts
Hetley
Cambieton
Leghorn
Fern
Gibraltar
Salonica
Queen of Naples
Gray
Smyrna
Deal
Duiscoe
Lisbon
Dear
N. E
India
Theatrig al Reports of Yesterday's Theaters
The Drury Lane company presented The Tempests with the Spoil’d Chard accompanied by Covent-Garden performances yesterday evening Fashionable Le activities, Refina, and Modern Antiques were also shown in a mixed program.
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Theatrigal Reports
ae _Drury-tane
Covent-Gakpin
Fragmentary 19th century financial notations and codes
A jumble of old stock terms and percentages. The text lists various bonds and shares with fractional values, percentages, and references to Navy accounts, lotteries, and bank accounts. Specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR, but it reads as a record of securities trading and dividends.
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Shep-News
Consol
Navy
Geper
Cenge
Aid
Ya Peroth
New Navy
Ig Mates
Wares
Bublin
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