The Pedigrees of Perreau Brothers Recounted
A reader defends the Perreau family against printed misrepresentations. He states Daniel and Robert Perreau were sons of Daniel Perreau, secretary to the English General in the Windward Islands, notes their mother’s lineage to the Attorney General, Archdeacon of Hereford, and Bishop of Norwich, and recounts family connections, exile, and service. He adds Mrs. Robert Perreau’s father, the Rev Thomas of Wales, is a rector with a £10,000 annual value and Privy Council ties.
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Daniel
Robert Perreau
Daniel Perreau
Windward
Cweribbee Islands
E. Bretton
Northamptonsitre
Hereford
Norwich
Reynolds
William Temple
Goetqwich
Rochieliss
Nantz
England
Oine
Ireland
Samuel
Peter Derinis
Admiral Keppel
Antiscotus
P. S
Robert Perrean
Thomas
of Wales
Baffeterye
St. Kitt’s
Letter from T Manningham on a 23d infant paper dispute
The writer asserts the public papers and private letters demand an answer about a prolonged paragraph naming him in a deal with the late Mr. Robert Perreau. He describes advances sought from Mr. Adair, bonds offered, and secrecy around a bond related to Adair. He recounts discussions with Perreau, regrets over missed scrutiny, and seeks to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Perreau
Robert
William Adair
Adis
William
Eben
Seaat
Adair
Hilt Wowmdere
Perreau
One Eye
Perrean
Perreas
Petreau
Addr
Fermyn—freer
Fan
T. Manningham
Ode to a broken china mug at Lincoln College Battery
A fragmentary ode describes the breaking of a china quart mug from Lincoln College Oxford. The author laments the loss as a metaphor for mortality and artistic memory, invoking classical references and playful lines about the mug’s imagined immortality. The piece riffs on poets and fate, using a learned but humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln College
Oxford
Catullus
China
Joe
Nottingham
Stafford
Beaume DE Santee
Momack
Beaume DE Sante
J. Bew
W. Davis
Piccadilly
W. ‘Davenhill
Cornhill
Cambridge
Bath
York
Eggland
Parliament Proceedings on Contested Elections Jan 7
The Speaker and House meet to appoint a Select Committee to review unduly elected Members for Worcester. Sir Adam Ferguson elected chairman with nominees including Sir George Savile and Mr Mellith. Hindon disfranchisement bill deferred. Frederick Stuart takes seat for Rothsay. Berks writ issued for the late Christopher Griffiths. House adjourns after five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selec
Worcester
Adam Ferguson
George Savile
Mellith
Walden Hanmer
Crofts
Freeman
Medley
Rogers
Wyldbore
Smith
Temperate
de Grey
Annesley
Dundas
Hindon
Frederick Stuart
Earl of Bute
Rothsay
George Macartney
Grenada
County of
Berks
Christopher Griffiths
Public distress and political notes from January 1776 report
Old weekly summary covers sermons before Parliament on King Charles I’s martyrdom, election petitions for Worcester, Southampton officials summoned to attend inquiries, and disputed reports of Baltic ships. It notes charitable relief in Maidstone, London winter hardships, local crimes, parish robberies, weather effects, and a fatal Crutched Friars accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I
St. David’s
House of Lords
Henry the Seventh’s
Onslow
House of Commons
St. Margaret’s
Westminster
Worcester
Watkin Lewes
England
Boston
Edinburgh
Holyrood
Howse
Scotland
Great Britain
Thomas Earl of
Crosby
Hopkins, Peckham
Hart
London
Jtrof
London-bridge
Brookes
St. John’s ‘Lane
St. George's Fields
Blackfriars Bridge
Guildhall
Joan Lawzaince
Leadenhall Market
Murtton
Whitechapel
Shoreditch
Rumford Church
Essex
Hornchurch
Farmer Church
Longworth
Berks
Farza
Lambinn
Wilfuh Mulder
Limehouse
Bithopsgate
Mr. Wheeler
Britannia in Storms and a Tooth Tincture Cure
In a period voice the piece praises Britain and the sea peril, referencing Britannia and a steadfast helm. It advertises a mouth and tooth tincture claimed to cure tooth decay gums and scurvy, alleviate toothache, swellings, and bad breath, with details of purchase locations and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Southern
St. James's
Poynton
Newgate-freet
N.B
Righ-Water at London Bridge Tomorrow
Fragmentary schedule notes at London Bridge describe water levels and a series of times for movements or events. The text mentions tomorrow morning and evening hours with ambiguous terms and unclear events. The readable items suggest a transit or river condition notice rather than a full article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bridge
Grint
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Weaverham
Cheshire
Viscount Bolingbroke
Ainsworth
Thomas Morell
D.D
Buckland
Hertfordshire
C. Rivington
C. Bathugt
J. Auckland
J. Pose
J. Beecroft
W. Strahan
J. and
J. Rivington
J- Hinton
L. Davis
G. Keith
Hawes
Charlier
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R. Horsfield
W.owen
S. Crowder
T. Longman
B. Law
E. and
C. Dilly
W. Doimville
T. Cadell
G.robinson
William Johnston
M.A
E. Johnson
Wallis
Ludgate-street
Lewis Chambaud
C. Bathurst
F. Rivington
J. Hinton
Hawes and Co
T. ‘Longman
J. Wilkie
G. Robinson
T. Becker
P. Elmsley
E. Johnston
Price
Loln Don
Avsle Vvalled
Mr. Crate
Queenhithe
Newgate
John Willette
Newgate-street
David Cassidy
Golden-square
Middlesex
Samuel Harman
Jermyn-street
John Villette
Mr. Villette
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Flor
Ritannia
Britannia
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