A Conceited Letter From Dr Fluxo To His Grace
The text presents a letter from Theophilus Landeven praising a noble patron, describing his long service since youth, lamenting neglect, and requesting favor to vindicate him from envy. It references King James, a grand feast, and a devotion to the recipient as a model of virtue, with self effacing humor about age and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Haven
Tam Brown
Houshold
Theophilus Landeven
Hicks's Hall Indictment of Betty Callaway for Assault on Mrs Weltjie
At Hicks's Hall on Monday the Sessions began with Betty Callaway charged with assaulting Amelia Louisa Weltjie, wife of Mr Weltjie. Prosecution described abuse by the husband and servant actions, detailing dirty linen issues and the alleged assault over clean sheets, with the jury returning a guilty verdict and two months' imprisonment for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Callaway
Amelia Louisa Weltjie
Weltjie
Prince of Wales
Mr. Weltjie
Weltsie
Mr. Weltsie
Welyie
Mrs. Weltjie
Refutation by Frances Hall of J B Hall Heir Claim
Frances Hall, sister of J B Hall, publicly denies his sole heir claim to their father Joseph Hall. She asserts no Violet Soap or Dream of Violets existed during or shortly after their father’s life, and accuses Walter Gordon of inventing the related machinery and securing a king's patent in February 178. Frances asserts the family business passed to Rose the bookbinder and claims J B Hall left for sea, with her mother left with nothing.
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J. B. Hall
Gordon
J. B Hall
Clarence-Place
Pentonville
Joseph Hall
J.B. Hall
Walter Gordon
Surrey Lodge
Gordo Hayng
Beneft
Unij
J. R. Hall
Mr. Rose
B.hacd
Frances Hall
J. B. Har
Fleecy Hosiery Patent Advertised by Holland Waistell Horton
An advertisement for Fleecy Hosiery by patent owners Holland Waistell and Horton offers warmth, lightness, elasticity, and durability for all climates and health states. It claims medical endorsement from physicians in the metropolis, including Dr. Buchan, and notes improvements in manufacture with editions available from patentees and book sellers.
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Holland, Waistell
Horton
High Holborn
London
Down
Country
Metropolie
Buchan
Iris
Familiar Epistles From a Dark Messenger
A fragmentary archival excerpt presents a letter in masked diction urging a reader to murder royalty and corrupt morals for infernal gain. It portrays a chilling, ceremonial tone with minatory lines about forcing virtue aside and seeking power among "kindred spirits" in a retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petion
Lucifer
Goi
General Du Mourier Urged to March on Paris
A communication from Oliver Cromwell to General Du Mourier urges him to reveal truth and seize power in France. The author calls for disbanding the Convention, execution of Louis and Marie Antoinette, and compelling public support at bayonet point. The letter warns that failure will invite an opposing party to seize the sceptre, urging ruthless action without remorse.
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France
England
Convention
Lewis
CuIcoren
Othis
Lucifer
From Catarine the Roman to Marat the French many
A fragmentary quotation urging swift action and secrecy in revolutionary plotting. It condemns opponents as conspirators and praises bold, ruthless measures to eliminate enemies of the National Convention, invoking Cicero and urging readiness with daggers.
American Finance on Debt Reduction 1792
Public records report progress by the U S government in extinguishing earlier debt. Documents from the Treasury Register dated August 24 1792 show that 1 845 217 dollars were paid off using duties from imports and tonnage with 397 024 dollars remaining to be applied to further purchases. Signed Joseph Nourse.
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Treasury Department
Register’s Office
Sik
C. &Cs
Joseph Nourse
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury
Regulating Prices Versus Free Trade in Provisions
A 17th century reflection argues against government controls on prices and prohibitions on export, noting such laws distort supply and raise costs. It cites corn as a leading example, warns that local by laws hinder enterprise, and endorses letting trade proceed freely to provoke emulation and better outcomes. Lord Bacon is invoked on trade freedom, urging minimal privileges and no restrictive charters.
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Demosthenes
Birmingham
Manchester, &c
Lord Bacon
Grain market report shows varied demand and prices
Corn-LXchange notes short supply yet large arrivals from Norfolk and Suffolk. Fine wheat and malting barley hold near prior prices. inferior grades slump. Beans oats and peas cheaper with several new arrivals. Current grain prices quote wheat around 43s old and 37s to 43s for others. malting prices range 39s to 46s. rye and barley vary with new and old lots.
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Winchester
London
Stafford
Salop
Hereford
Worcester
Warwick
Wilts
Berks
Oxford
Bucks
Brecon
Montgomery
Aed
Radnor
Essex
Sufsex
Kent
Suffolk
Cambridge
Norfolk
Lincoln
York
Durham
Northumberabe
Cumberland
Westmoreland
Lancashire
Cheshire
Flint
Denbigh
Gir
Anglesea
Tate Carnarvon
Merioneth
Cardigan
Pembroke
Ion
Carmarthen
Tir Glamorgan
Gloucester
Somerset
Monmouth
Devon
Cornwall
Dorset
Hants
Ascreey
Was
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Fluxo
Buckingham
Hicks's
Fron Citizen
Oliver Cromwell
General Dumourier
Catarine
Marat
Cicero
Rome
American Finance
United States
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