History of the Scottish Baronets Order and its Revival
A correspondent seeks the history of the Scottish Baronets Order, detailing its royal creation under James I and Charles I, the first patent to Sir Robert Gordon, land grants in Nova Scotia, and provisions waiving fees. It covers patentes, privileges including wearing ribbons, and revivals in 1721 and 1904, noting interruptions by Parliament and Cromwell.
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Scotland
St. Andrew's Day
James
Nova Scotia
America
Atlantic
K. Charles
Robert Gordon
Gordunstone
Earl of Sutherland
Pacentee
Charles
Sehen
Mig Maetty Wis
Oliver Cromwell
Hail to the Night of Christ Birth and Mirth
A fragment of verse praising the nativity and urging joy and relief from toil. The text invokes a midnight feast and contemplates Christ’s return, asking if his presence would bless a world transformed by revelry and sound reasoning. The lines reflect a religious mood amid festive reflection.
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Tory
Christ
Public auction notices and estate sale listings from 18th century Essex and Hertfordshire
A dense notice dump details auctions and leases: salt of Breach and Hate lands in Westbury Level Derking Yorks, and a sale of MARSH LANDS by the Commissioners of Sewers for Havering etc. at the Green Man in Gratfield, plus a Hoddesdon house sale with furniture, wines, and gardens. Also an auction of an English NeatHROUSHOLD FURNITURE at Gresham estate, Hoddesdon, with catalogues and viewing dates. A let property is offered furnished with lease options and an extensive interior description, to be viewed starting January 8.
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Bohea
Cymenisioners
Havauidlg
Dagkebham
Ripple
Barking
Zeindis
Essex
William Dearfly
Fact Commission
Gratilford
Westbury
Derking
Thomas Speartan
Jon Srittow
Barking-Creek
Westburcers
Marth
Dearfly
Roniferd
Stacey
Pecks Court
Chanceryjane Londa
Aia
John Gresham
Hoddesdon
Herts
Hertford
Ware
Cheshunt
Say and Kay
Ludzate-hilt
London
Revers
Intiger. &c. No. 4
Chatham
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Hamburgh
Sweden
Lattre
Beisnck
North Sea
Stockholm
Postscript urging clergy support for B- Castle candidate
Ecclesiastical appeal to the County clergy urging steady support for the candidate from B- Castle, praising his church of England allegiance and hospitality on public days, while pledging openness to conviction if misgivings exist about the candidate and his backers. Includes maritime orders, city notices, and local crime brief items.
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U My Bectares
Church of England
Ecclesiasticus
Privy Council Letter on Rogues and Vagrants in Wilts 1775
London correspondence reports the Privy Council urging Henry Earl of Pembroke as Custos Reculorum to command Justices of the Peace in Wiltshire to issue warrants to apprehend rogues and vagabonds and deal with them by law. The notice cites enforcing the act from 17th year of the late king.
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London
Privy Council
Lord Pembroke
Henry Earl of Pembroke
Wilts
Farswell
St. James’s
Portable Tooth Ache Cure Tincture Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts a Tin ure that instantly relieves toothache without drawing and claims it cures ulcers in gums and teeth. It promises to prevent tooth decay, freshen breath, and reduce gum discharges while easing headaches and ear pain. Sold at Golden Head and several shops for 2s 6d per bottle, with anti counterfeiting name inscription.
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Dave Uling
Hamilton
Somerset-howse
Strand
Matheliton
High Water Report From London and Brie Tomorrow
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate predicted high water in London and Brie with times around early morning and afternoon. Several parts are garbled but reference water levels and potential times. No clear dates or authoritative sources are present.
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London- Brie
Mornaz
Ram
Atey
Thussday
Gym
N5 7 be Gnefs done in the Purblic Fund
Fragmentary notice notes a public fund transaction or balance with unclear details. It mentions a horse and senior context but lacks complete data. No clear names or dates are preserved to identify parties or actions.
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Barrington
Timothy French
Amas French
Fyfoe
Free Grammar
King Edward the Sixth
Birmingham
Warwick
Brailsford
Francis Goodall
Yareess
Brentwood
Ingatestone
Lirle Wharfsy
Bulvan
Robson
Lincoln’s
avr@cl
South Weald
Brentwoed
Bex
Poole
Scarron
Oliver Goldsmith
W. Griffin
J. Johnson
St. Paul's Church-yard
R. Baldwin
J. Bew
Paternofter Row
Irois
W. @aer
Holborn
S. “Hayes
St. Andrew's Church
J. Witkie
St. Paul's Churchyard
E. Earton
Salisbury
Servant- Maida
Johnson
Fife
Mindaga Johnfor
W. Nicoll
Ste Beule
Bowk Feliste
Postscript
Allery
Woolwich
Roth
Fic
Navy Board
Wm.Philllips
Court of Chancery
Whitechapel
Gsorg
Fleet-itrest
Cheapside
Fool
Molefwrarth
Wows
Vais
Camroux
Bethlem
St. Mary$le Bone Church
Worth, Jun
Newman - Street
Oxford-street
Brettell
Williamsbergh
Virginia
Casco Bay
Mowate
Flores
J. Clarke
Farrer
T. Cadel
Ji Bastow
Ed‘bursh
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