Reader Letter on Farm Prices and Land Use in Kingsom
A reader laments high prices for corn and barley and criticizes rents and land policy. They argue more meadow and waste land should be ploughed, question misaligned incentives for landlords and tenants, and call for practical farming improvements. The letter questions Young’s explanations, notes market prices, and urges publication of additional viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritter
Arthur Young
Corp
Mr. Yount
Wilkes Portraits and a Life Shaped by Power
A prefixed copper plate engraving depicts Watt Tyler Alder Beckford Cade Fig John Wilkes and others. The piece includes a discussion of Wilkes birth family rumors his rise to sheriff of London and his bold designs and writings. It chronicles his role in publishing and his influence on British empire and public life with references to his prolific journalism and controversial works.
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Hengraving
Watt Tyler
Alderfant Beckford
Joln Cade
John Wilkes
Britain
Faye Plutarch
Bérrin
Bendon
Wilkes
British Empire
Catiline
Cade
Sherif
London
Fyors
Plato
Rochetter
Aristotle
Mrr Churchill
Govern- Sabrity Abblich
Efsay on Women and Historical Publication
Fragmentary note asserts a publication named Ehegptroduttior and a statement about the year nine combining four and five. It claims the day proved fortunate for the country and mentions Scotland’s court. Reading is unclear with probable OCR errors and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehegptroduttior
AM Giwabers
Scotland
Political Orator’s Downfall Amid Public Strife and Satire
The piece traces a political figure’s rise and fall, detailing travel to France for health and fortune, return to speak in Parliament, and eventual imprisonment. It contrasts public expectation with factional attack, citing legal debates and reactions from London’s leaders, including a jab at Lord Sandwich and discussions on felony and office eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer Q
Agsinto
Mir. Wilkes Bell
France
Eare
England
Addrest
Aylesbury
Creefus
Pompey
London
Middlesex
Hament Spgkt
Sof
Lord Chatham
Cornwall
Lord Sandwich
Wilkes and Patriot Volunteers in York City
Twelve men, driven through the city in a patriotic spirit, agreed for a small gratuity to assist Mr. Wilkes. He did not take his seat in Parliament nor reside at the Mansion House, yet he held a clear majority of voices for both choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
PB Rice
J. Hinton
King’s Arma
Patera Nofter-Row
Warwick-lane
R. Stackhouse
Jesus Christ
Stackhouse
Eminent travelers diary by Bishop Herring to Mr Duncan
Bishop Herring describes a perilous journey through North Wales during a primary visitation. He travels with his Chancellor, Chaplain, Secretary and friends, detailing rough quarries, rocks and hills as he traverses Merionethshire toward Shrewsbury, noting landscapes and reflections.
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Bishop Herring
Mr. Duncande
Kensington
Wales
North Wales
Shreasbury
Tam
Tani
Copenhagen
Meri@nethshire
OtheHe
Antres
Journey Through Welsh Rivers to Dolgellau and Chelsea Pension Rules
An extended travel narrative describes a route from Shrewsbury toward Dolgell, with dramatic coastline passages and a visit to a church and a village by a lake. The writer notes rough country, a rock road and a stone bridge, then details lodging, harper scenes, and reflections on nature, before continuing toward Montgomeryshire and Warwickshire. The text shifts to official notices from Chelsea Hospital, detailing pension procedures, affidavits, residency rules, and deadlines for former soldiers and pensioners to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogarth
Ehefé
Carnarvon
Dolgelle
Pafa
Montgomery White
North
Wales
Montgomeryshire
Warwickshire
Shrewsbury
Woolverhampton
Birmingham
Warwick
Oxford
Island
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Bangor
Farulery Vt
Horfe Guards
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Royal Ssortland
Horfe
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Poog
Goth
Guy Regiment of Foot
Agift Regiment of Foot
Chalten Hospital
Ireland
Eiding
Chelsea College
Perasons
Cegi
Company of Invalide
Chelsea Hospital
Horse Guards
Fuchfpersonsias
Great Britain
Cherea
John Nicoll
W. Goldsmith
Paternofter-row
James Bourne
T. Cadell
Strand
Rosetta
Sidney and Lill
Mont. D'Arnaud
John Murdoch
E. and
C. Dilly
J. Robson
New Bond-street
J. Walter
Charing-cress
Sicily
Italy
Magna Grecias
Egypt
J. R. Forster
FR S
William Laughrrne
Thomas Stackacuse
Lockyer
Dr. Lockyer
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Thomas “Fyge
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