Opposition to American Trade Bill in Commons Debate
Mr Baptey voices alarm at the bill’s impact on British commerce with the American colonies and West Indies. He warns of ruined plantations, stolen sugar and rum, and ships seized under new powers. He cites exports to North America, West Indies, and Africa totaling nearly six million pounds sterling, urging ministers to avoid madness and potential war with Prague and Spain.
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Arkcal
West Indies
North-America
America
Scotland
West-Indies
Africa
Peatlem
Prague
Spain
Justification for Trade Prohibition Bill in House Debate
The House debate defended a bill prohibiting trade with the colonies as a necessary measure in a wider war. Proponents framed the act as a justified reprisal to prevent further colonial commerce with Europe, while stressing it preserved the constitution and allowed for peace if accepted. Opponents argued about consequences and the need for conciliation.
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Europe
America
Great Britain
Extraordinary characters in human nature and Sir John Hill
A fragmentary sketch notes extraordinary individuals and praises Sir John Hill, once a apothecary who, marrying early without fortune, sought other resources. The piece hints at his enduring usefulness and contentious reputation among his enemies.
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John Hill
Life and Works of Dr John Hill in Botanical and Literary Arts
A compact portrait traces John Hill from botany apprentice to apothecary and author. It outlines his travels for plants, controversial ties with the Royal Society, early medical preparations, and later fame as editor and writer. It notes patronage from the Earl of Bure, management of the Royal Gardens, and a Swedish royal order before his death.
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D. of Rosenmond
Lord Petre
Little Theatre
Haymarket
Theatre Royal
Covent-garden
Comus
Rock
Bufkin
Parentes
Martin Folkes
Henry Baker
Eigisbuch
Royal Society
Theai
Adengih
Savoy
Theophrastus
Pems
George Lewis Scott
Heat
Fors
Hill
Fil
College of S. Andrews
Atbecca
Co Feren&t
Ben Tox
Earl of Bure
Royal Gardens
Sweden
John Hill
Thost
R. Norton
Maredant
Childre
Thomas Wilkins
Oxford
Ktary Copson
Brompton
Flinveay
Striger
Sirans
Coarces-street
Piccadilly
Secere
Wornee
Mir
Daborre
on-Brest
Henorn
Edwad
Lengelane
Amd Spiers
John Foster
Bins
Mary Liste
Mr. Field’s, In CiPleanert
Pho
Cate
Acdeur
Hye
Butcher
St. James S
John Sead
James Sownen
Bomain
Iis Majesty
Nurten
Suvsean
Gides Fyrare
Porentlie
Jorn Morton
Jour Nortaa
Caty Urapreteer
Maredic
Panuiets
Dr. Mealy
Ciger
Fragmentary phrase on Sir Johnnin and British literature
The readable fragment suggests a statement about Sir Johnnin's early life and a fortune, noting how pleasures might divert a steady course from his literary pursuits and his place in British literature's annals.
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Johnnin
Annals of
Brisith
Weekly catalog of books and papers for sale
Joseph Whitaker publishing notes describe a catalog of almanacs colters and various works priced in shillings and pence. items include petathermulariy 9 sch pechet bours and titles such as The Triad of Count Struenste Gitmansu and The Snuff-Box with prices like 2s 64d and 6d.
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Joseph Whitaker
Wag
Riv Goer
Gerles Ladtes
Aare
Pechet Bours
Colters
Reevery
Covent
Glarer
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House of Commons
Ottava
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Thomas Harmer
Jo Joonto
Neowa
St Pauls Churchyard
Willen
Due Ce Sterne
Hersve
Drittol
Universal Magazine of Knowledge
Hinton
Paternofter-row
Warwisk-lane
W. Newton
Builder’s Magazine
Suvesss
Carpenters
Masons
Wien
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Churchyard
Ilia
London
FAO
Besford Coffee Bock
Westminster
T. Lowndes
Fleet-freet
London Review of English and Foreign Literature
T. Maty
D.D
H. Reimarus
J.A.D. R. Williams
M.D
E. Warner
Torie
Oxrend
Maitre Jacques
Saver
Kara
Lad. Luxboroush
Mr Shettone
Ardinetor
Eau Woodward
Raewee
Oid Iis
Jerningham
C. Mexics
Sumas
N.B
Lenern Review
Tareas Pasa
Thomas Poodinsen
Ct Cocifsy
Meo Aliasen
Leeds
Ftnriere
Notine Jaccer
Francis Newbery
St. Paul's Church
Garey Larui
Ted
de Gregory
Edburg
Paris
T. Cadell
W. Creech
E.uon
Price Sa
R. Sam. Johnson
W.trahan
Revineton T. Dave
J. Hinton
L Davies
Hawes
Clarke
Ellin
Jobritorn
W. Owen
T.jaflon
S.crowder
B. Law
C Ditly
J. Didrey
Weex
de Hondt
J. Knox
T Cade
Wengt
Johnson
Leters
J. Johnson
St. Paul's Charel Yard
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