Siabra and the Fall of Pombal in Portugal
The passage recounts how Siabra, a trusted adviser, warned Queen Maria I against signing instruments that would promote the king’s chosen succession. Carvalho, ally of Pombal, was betrayed and confined after Siabra’s influence was revealed, with Siabra claiming Carvalho’s conduct would drag Portugal into war and bring contempt and punishment.
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Mi R. Siabra
Portugal
Pombal
Madrid
Lisbon
Siabra
Carvalho
Whiffer
St. John’s
Douro
Europe
Spain
Great Britain
Forger’s Warning From Newgate to Crowned Pride
A prisoner in Newgate writes a warning against vanity and greed, recounting how ambition led to ruin. He reflects on contentment, family, and spiritual duty while detailing his harsh confinement and the harsh treatment of inmates, ending with a bleak view of prison life.
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Armission
Newgate
General Evening Post
Selima
AZOR
Drury Lane ‘Theatre
Pernon
Leander
Beamister
Dodd
Lesbia
C. F.able
Cander
Pérsia
Prince Azor
Ali
Scander
Anor
Selifian
Shima
Marmontel
Mr. Galbert
Comedie Evalienne
Paris
R. Cruitwell
W., Taylor
Bath
W. Cruitwell
Sherb
R. Baldwin
Paternofter Row
F. Newbery
St Paul's Church-yard
London
Norton
Golden-quare
John Norton
Marchant
Warning Against Sudden Riches and Reckless Debts
A warning letter from Newgate dated December 4 by William Davies urges prudent money management to avoid bankruptcy, forged notes, and harming credit. It warns against chasing easy wealth, borrowing from friends, and deceiving bankers, urging honest conduct to protect family and societal standing.
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Sam
Newgate
William Davies
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Cockspur-street
John Price
India House
Leadenhall-street
E. Newbery
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Turmie
Holborn
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New Bond Street
Price
the Box
the Spectator
Ryshe Spectator
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Jacob
Richard Ton
Pater- Noftter-tow
Addison
Grignion
England
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House of Commons
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Francis Moore
Cambridge
Burrow
N. B
Kennedy
W. Bayley
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New Bond-street
Ludgate-street
St. Paul's Church-yard
Leadenhall
J. Grosvenor
Chancery
J. Dodsley
Pall- Mall
Britain
America
His Majesty
Ofice
Wales
Berwick
Charles Eyre
William ‘Strahan
Publi
King’s “Bench
Robert Richardson
Inter-Temple
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Meff. Worrall
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Temple- Bar
E.johnster
Paternoster Row
P. Uriel
Innes Temple Lane
W.owen
Figet- Keety
W.flexney
Court of Common-Pieas
Church of England
Man
Edward Wicksteed
John Hinton
King's Arms
Paternoster-Row
Warwick-Lane
Ireland
Alexander
Smith
Queens
British Theatre
Roberts
Royal Academy
Mortimer
Matt and Thornthwaite
KG Ark
Bei
Exeter
Strand
Jatt Nungbér
T. Greenough
Ludgate-hill
Paine
Cockfour ‘Street
Haymarket
M. * Purdie
King's Bench
Iran
Ballam
Tels
I. Greengugh
Ludgate- Dit
Lendoc
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