Petition in Parliament on American trade and redress
A controversial letter to AMERICAN MERCHANTS asks MPs whether reconciliation with the American colonies should be bought, arguing trade prosperity and national credit would suffer if concessions are granted. It urges evidence at the bar of the House of Commons and cautions Parliament against yielding to colonial demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Congress
Philadelphia
House of Commons
Columbus
Glass
Heness
Prince of Wales
Oxford
W Davis
W. Nicoll
St. Paul's
W. Kingson
Bath
Oil on Water and Sea Wakes in 18th Century Letters
Extracted from letters among Dr Franxuin Dr Brownarice and the Rev Mr Farisx. They discuss a Pliny referenced belief that oil can calm disturbed water. Franklin notes observations at sea in 1757 and 1762 of smooth wakes and oil’s effect on waves, citing experiments with a winging glass lamp and prior papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bale
Lisbon
Mediterranean
Clapham
Franxuiin
Brownarice
Farisx
Pliny
The Rivals at Covent Garden Theatre
Report of the new comedy The Rivals staged Tuesday night at Covent Garden Theatre for the first time. Cast includes Sir Anthony Absolute Mr Shuter Captain Absolute Mr Woodward Faulkland Mr Lewis Sir Lucius O Trigger Mr Lee Acres Mr Quick Faye Mr Lee Lewes David Mr Dunstan Mrs Malaprop Mrs Green Lydia Languish Miss Barland John Melville Mrs Bulkley Lucy Mrs Leflingham. Plot centers on Lydia Languish heiress of thirty thousand pounds and Captain Absolute’s elopement scheme creating family rivalries and a Bath setting with Sir Anthony’s interference and a threatened disinheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Anthony
Lydia
Acres
Bath
Lucius O’ Trigger
Lucius
South Parade
King’s Mead
Lucy
Sir Lucius
David
Ath
Covent Garden Theatre
Anthony Absolute
Shuter
Captain Absolute
Woodward
Faulkland
Mr. Lewis
Lee
Quick
Faye
Lee Lewes
Dunstan
Malaprop
Green
Lydia Languith
Barland
Juhin Melville
Bulkley
Leflingham
Indy
Absolute
Anthony
Beverley
Scotland
Contex
Cure authenticated by J Cowper and Norton at Golden Square
The document confirms a Cure authenticated by J Cowper, with Norton as surgeon, located at Golden Square. Details specify authentication by the named practitioners and the surgical oversight at that address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cowper
Msee
Norton
Golden Square
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T. Lowndes
Freet-Areet
W. Davis
Piccadilly
J. Walter
Chating
John Pridden
Blee Street
Liverpool
G. Robinson
G. Riley
Serne’s Head
Curzon Street
Mayfair
J. Wikkie
Se. Paul’s Church
Captan Burdon
Henry Bracken
Lancaser
Farrery
E Johnston
Ludgate Street
Wallis
Yorick’s
Cormhill
Gentleman’s Pocket Farrier
Burdon
James
Thorgas Robinson
Chelfed
Leeds
Francis Newbery
St. Paets
London
W. Rave Peurice
Cockspurs Street
Aéyiarket
Alsa
J. Price
Aerinmet
Noiaso
Leadenhail-street
F.newbery
Boskfdller
St. Paul's Church-yard
J. Grosveror
Holborn
By. A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
John-freer
Cavendish-square
James Cowper
P.S
Mary Lute
Golcen-square
Orly Autior
Hotrie
John Norton
Marchant
Marecant
Neron
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