Swift letter to Mrs. Dabtia on marriage and fortune
A long correspondence excerpt from Dean Swift criticizing changes in style and health in a proposed marriage. Swift asserts he can support a wife with careful management of health, fortune, and home life, questions the recipient’s indifference, and asks for a definitive answer to proceed. He outlines financial needs, a Belfast trip, and domestic expectations, insisting on fidelity and mutual happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabtia
Maya
Aix
England
Bolton
Trim
Belfast
Ethink
Sach Company
Adah
Jill
Jon
Swift
Faulkner letter hints Swift era in Ireland notes
Fragmentary 18th century correspondence discusses Stella and Mrs Johnson in Ireland. Mentions Dr Swift, Lord Berkeley, and the Deanship of Derry amid political shifts. Annotated as Johnson’s education, Swift sidelined by Secretary Mr B, and Lord Berkeley as Lord Justices and later Earl of Rocesfer appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
Ireland
Dr. Swift
Lord Berkeley
Derry
Swift
Berkele
Earl of
Cesfer
Anne
Perry
Charitable Establishments Critique by a Foreign Visitor
A European traveler praises English charitable houses at Greenwich Hospital yet criticizes their expense and effects. He argues vast hospital networks spur indolence and high labor costs, cites Dutch caution with public aid, and laments excessive liberality. The observer, adopting a cautious stance, warns against extremes while defending necessary charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Holland
England
Candidus
Ancient times lament on law and liberty in nation
The verse laments a society where lawyers, bailiffs, and excisemen rule, laws protect the rich while the poor suffer, debtors are imprisoned, and rulers spend vast sums to enslave subjects. It questions a country’s fate without freedom, noting birds escaping guns while men face execution.
Remarkable Cure for the Stone by Adams Solvent
Bennet, Esq. of New Ormond-fireer, long tormented by the stone for seven years, endured weekly fits and convulsions. After consulting eminent physicians with no relief, he credits a solvent remedy as miraculous, noting nine months without recurrence and daily walks of five to six miles. Sold at Argyle Street near Oxford Street.
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Adams
Bennett
New Ormond-fireer
Argyle-street
Oxford-street
Universal Family Bible described with engravings and notes
An advertisement touts the Universal Family Bible by Henry Southwell with 100 copper plates, gilt borders, and plates after Rubens and Raphael. It promises a complete commentary on both Testaments with theological and explanatory notes, aiming to promote Christian family happiness. London printers offer weekly numbers at sixpence, with a future list of subscribers and a gratis overplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walz
Grizgaias
QDHE
Universal Family Bible
Christian
Devine Library
Henry Southwell
Atterby
Lincolnshire
Magdalere College
Cambridge
Mesirs
Grignion
Walker
Taylor
Foegeron
Renneldign
Collyer
Wale
Rubens
Pitart
Raphael
Laireffe
Morgdon
Heet
Clowes
Adam
Eve
Paradise
Buildings of
Babel
Belshazzar
Joseph
Ezekiel
Endor
Hiazekian
Zedekiah
Acaelites
Jephtha i
Abraham Faith
Nebuchadnezzar
Shadrach
Meshatha Abed-nego
Abraham
Fhyah
Gehazi
Adonibezek
Fotia
Herod
John
Emmaus
Christ
Magdalen
Thomas
Beter
Athens
Paul
Natas
Lystra
Saul
London
Cooke
Great Main
Irelands
Li Paella
Lallier’s Bougies Claim Cures Urinary Disorders
An aged advertisement declares Lallier’s Bougies cure urinary disorders and related bladder issues. It states he offers daily advice 5 to 2 and 7 to 9 at Rathbone Place No 3, with testimonials and a priced treatise on disorders of the bladder and urinary passage. Orders from afar will be cured by proper directions by letter post-paid.
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Sammer
Greenwich
Lalliebqr
Ar Dafy
Hesling
Lallier
Rathbone
Nicol
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Dean-Swift
General Evening Post
Little Britain
G. Robinson
Waternofter-row
England and Wales
North
South-Carolina
Henry Mouton
Price
Cape-Fear River
Bar
Branforc
Charles-Town
Harbour
Sullivan
Fort Johnson
Amelia
Florida
Facob
Blaney
Bay of
Chesa
Peake
Anthony Smith
Delaware Bay
Joshua Futie
Phiadelphias
R. Sayer
J. Bennett
Fleetstreer
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