Levee at Buckingham and royal court reports
Reports from Buckingham House and St James's describe a levee attended by the Kine and a council with Pitt and other figures. Appointments are noted for St Lecter and Monson as Equerries to the Duchess of York, with later audiences and Royal receptions. Prices and political unrest across Europe are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham-house
St. James’s
Duke of York
Prince of
Hotham—Le Comte de Larry ToLenpat
Monsieur de Surfrein
France
Kine
Pir
Hawkesbary
Grenville
Pitt
George Yance
William Fasqcet
Queen
Prince of Wales
Dukes of York
Ceagence
Buckingham House
Iidia House
Ann Fitzaoy
Exirapeta Spencer
Duchess of York
Mersourye
Hot- Lawp
York
Caar
Cumper
Guildhall
Southampton
Ile of Wight
Holland
Burroes
Ipstwich
Orford
Aldborough
Thore
Landguard Fort
Dunkirk
Calais
Tournay
Lifle
Paxis
M. Pertdion
Louis
Paris
M. Barniy
America
Avignon
Royal marriage ceremony at York House and Buckingham Palace
Yesterday at six the Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence dined with the Duke and Duchess of York at York House Whitehall. At eight they moved to Buckingham Palace where the Grand Saloon glowed with lamps and the ceremony was repeated at nine with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of London present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of ‘Wets
Duke of Clarence
Duke
Duchess of York
York House
Whitehall
Prince of Wates
Buckingham House
Archbishop of Canterbury
Prince of Watts
London
Prince of Wales
Sotrciron
Duchess of York described in vivid, libelous prose
The piece mocks the Duchess of York and her entourage during a town visit, describing fashion snubs and speculating on a second marriage. It details her height, carriage, attire, and powdery hair, while criticizing royal propriety and contemporary fashion, with reflections on libel and honor laws.
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York
Miss Hussus
Worley
Duchess of York
House of Prussia
Sue
England
England, But Regrets Leaving Pruffin
Pope
Trearu
Europe
Ogden
Peter
Houghton
Firert
Clare-Market
Drury
Cornwallis Arm Army Dispatch From Tippoo Campaign
The letter details Lord Cornwallis's 1781 campaign toward Seringapatam, with Maratha Horse allied support, an attempted assault on out works on May 15, a storming of defenses, Tippoo’s retreat to Seringapatam amid famine, and heavy rain. It notes cattle losses, artillery abandonment, and praises General Orders from the Madras Couriers thanking the Army for its conduct.
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Parley
Madras
CoxnwaLy
Bangalore
Seringapatam
Lord Cornwallis
Tippoo
Tirpoo
Coxnwattis
Parity
Tirroo
Lord Cornwalllis
War in India sparks praise and blame over Corwallis policy
Opposition rejoices in intelligence on Lord Cornwallis and war moves in India, while critics warn of dangers ignored by critics. The piece argues Pitt acted wisely to weaken Tippoo and that Versailles plans aimed to destabilize British interests. It contends ministers and Cornwallis deserve credit for decisive action rather than vilification.
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Lord Corxwatuis
Mrr. Parr
Europe
Lord Cornwalls
India
Cabinet of Versailles
Holland
Stadthof
Frangéunal
Pirt
Mr.Pirt
Alfh
Tippoo
Bangalore
Pitt
Lord Corswaxuis
Tiepoo
Ministry
Lord “Cornwallis
Obscure 19th Century Notices From Peckham and Ratibod
Fragmented lines report deaths and titles including Lieutenant Cyarztzs Loxs- DALE of the Bothbay establishment and the Prince of War 7 KEEL. Mentions of Lord Grosvenue, the Duke of Coisstosh, a convict for obtaining money under false pretences from the Duke of York, and a Pailey incident.
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Sundeay
Peckham
Cyarztzs Loxs- Dale
Bothbay
Keel
Ratibod
Coisstosh
Teunee
Hibbar Aw Ho
Duke of York
Pailey
Great Britain
The Modern Swain and The Fallen Creature Man
An 18th century verse fragment contrasts idealized male beauty with degraded modern British maidens. A romanticized warrior figure stands amid poetic images of love and virtue, while critiquing contemporary temptations and the loss of chivalric honor. The speaker laments decadent fashion and sensuous culture, urging a return to noble conduct and respect for women.
Worcester hops market and fatal mill accident in Wolverhampton
Reports from Worcester Market show hops weighing at 5s 10d to 6s per cwt. A millwright near Willenhall was crushed to death when his clothing caught in a windmill cog. An Essex boy faced magistrates for pocket theft, aided by his father-in-law, who fled. Doncaster bridge disaster halted river traffic as floods swelled the Don, Aire, Calder, and Swale.
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Wolverhampton
Worcester
Willenhall
Clemson
John Jeffon
Verdié
Ford
Essex
Don
Doncaster
Edinburgh
Yorkshire
Aire
Calder
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LONDO
Languedoc
Vel
Gardynnengue
Duke and Duchess OF York
Lord Cornrallis
East India House
Turkey
Adorz
Barham Downs
Southee
Mercury
Great Tims
Igt
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