Reconciliation Aim in North America With Britain’s Colonies
The speaker urges a cordial settlement with North America, arguing coercive taxation and harsh measures fuel rebellion. He recalls historical friendship, colonial mutual benefit, and the need for liberty, governance by representation, and restraint to avoid costly war. He cites Hastings and New England as crucial examples and warns against repeating punitive policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
North ‘America
England
Hegvén
Tixaios
India
Bengal
Allouy
Europe
J. Hastings
Beirhesds
New England
Sadjl
Almot
Lyttleton’s Welsh Travel Narrative From Bala To Snowdon
The letter-like account describes landscapes in Wales from Bala lake to Merionethshire and Snowdon, with vivid scenes of desert valleys, black mountains, and a sea view. The writer praises Bala’s beauty and its women, notes fishing in the lake, and highlights dramatic mountain terrain near the coast. He mentions Feltiniog, Berwin, and Moel Guidon, and ends with plans to reach Carnarvon and continue travels toward Shrewsbury while inviting companions and expressing well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynkty
Carnarvonshire
Powis
Berwin
Wales
Merioneththire
Bala
Dee
Durtie
Feltiniog
Meriongth- Shire
Orse
Shawdop
Conigot Hill
Snowdon
Snowdoin
Carmarven
Mount Sinai
Carnarvon
Shrewsbury
Browne
Mrs. S
St. Winifred
E. Lyttigton
Fragmented Ad Fragments From a Curious 19th Century Page
Ad text presents a garbled mix of slogans and notices. It mentions a realtion 3 hoe bribe and other odd phrases about dignity of high life, stolen country inhabitants, married people, liberty, and ruffians. It includes a call for bidders and a parish contract seeking someone to carve the poor and offer full employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miffay
Lottery of Life
Salk
Teady
Shovey
Platever
Meuit
Sailor Refuses Early Pay to Stay Afloat at Sea
An old wartime tale recounts a sailor who, having just received five years pay, declines a commission on the Commodore’s ship arguing he would spend the money in a month. He plans to remain aboard to lash, rig, and provisioning, hoping to sail with his pay fully spent. The Commodore offers a fortnight to stretch his funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Gsése
Jack
Commodore
Beingia
Francis
Debgion
Sani Ake Neta
Altory
Tebe
iBuru
Burne
Araas
Ls Son
Eig
Honenso MbeRen
Ane al. Hig
Hajetty
Justices of the Peace
W. Strahan
M. “Swoodfall
King's
Newbery
St. Paul's
G. Kearfly
Elserstreet
N. Be
Ne Seta
Hemet
Brew Bayley
Cockpur-treet
Haymarket
J. Price
Leadenhall- Street
London
M. Purd
Bath
Brilliant Joy Sparks Sailor’s Bold Expedition
A jubilant sailor named Jack declares plans after receiving a prize, promising two fiddlers and funds to pursue a risky voyage. He sets out with resolve, keeping his word despite poverty, while his commander stays behind penniless but hopeful about the ship’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Pennyless
Navy
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Agourle
Ladiass
Canzan
Larter
Lyttel
Mr. Bowsry
Clint
KTNG
Rees and Fold
Martha
Wray
Hilton ‘Wray
Robert Turlington
Hilton Wray
Coughay
Stoughton's
Squire’s
Radcliff’s
Bostock la Elixire
Hungary
Hooper
Anderton
Bateman
Godfrey
Furlington
Balfani
Tur
Lington
Fife
Martha Wray
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