Loyal Colonists Warn Against British Subjugation
Text presents a fervent appeal from North Carolina and surrounding colonies defending loyalty to George III, denouncing independence as false, and urging regulation of internal affairs within the empire. It pledges allegiance to the Hanoverian succession, warns of war if coercion continues, and asserts a desire to preserve rights and constitutional liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provincia Conscaris
Norra Carollina
Tate
Britain
House of Hanover
Subje
George the Third
Great Britain
Caselexpence and deters actions at Warceltés Committee
Report of the Warceltés Committee meeting with interruptions due to the absence of Ménsfeld and Lee who were required to attend. The day focused on cross examining petitioner's witnesses about perhy clegion and the conduct of constables appointed by agents of Rous and Wraith, with alleged daily pay details and promises discussed.
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Petares
Caknerek
Argony
Warceltés
Ménsfeld
Lee
Hiele
Europe
Monthly Review
LISI
Royal Academy of Berlin
Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres
Paris
France
Germany
Niebuhr
Arabia
M.commerson
M. Bouganville
Globe
Buffan
R. Griffiths
T. Becket
Corrupt Voter Bribery Trial Details Emerge in Worcester
Testimony centers on payments to Worcester freemen during an election. Reynolds claims Brocas an agent for Walsh and others offered up to three guineas per voter with trips and lodging, while several voters recount receiving money and promises in exchange for votes. The Worcester Committee probes the case amid lengthy cross examinations and disputed statements.
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Worcester
Reynolds
Coventry
Brocas
Walsh
Bull’s-head
Stars
Grainger
Reus
Walth
Hermes
Desingee
Wyat
Holmes
Bracas
Rous
Lingham’s
Andr
Brecas
Mansfield
Adam Ferguson
Petirigner
Ander
Foxes in Cornwall Claim Remarkable Longevity Embalmed Gander Note
A letter reports foxes in Cornwall retain feathers and the gander is embalmed in a hall with a gilt label noting age. The correspondent asserts the species can live long when kept, claiming great longevity and potential rapid population increase. The piece compares Cornwall foxes to other parts of the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fortescue
Efgraf Penwarne
Cornwall
Peefe
Broodié
Johnson
St. Panl
Terres
Thomas Henry
Mr. Henry
Poetic Fragments on Town and Ye Olde Friends
A coquettish verse fragment imagines Devon’s girl and Blythe laughing at parting and play. It toys with names and symbols, hinting at flirtation through playful rhyme. The speaker muses on leaving a vain town and shrinking away with Crews.
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Devon
Blythe
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