Domestic discord over social life and marriage
In a dialogue set in a parlour Mrs. Homebread resists her husband Mr. Homebred’s push for homebound gallants and modest domestic pleasures. He objects to her planned evening out at Ranelagh while she defends independence, branding his view as provincial and clinging to social old rules. The quarrel touches on liberty, taste, and authority in marriage as they argue about dress, leisure, and social expectations.
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Fen
Nog
Maki
Howe Sapien
Kempfloe
Fowever
Lady Lovewell
Poubg
Prightly
Thomas
Pigit
Uae
Inderick
Ranelagh
King’ S Arms
Bridges-firget
Covent ~Garden
É&C
Mouchet DE Godernaux
Yeterday
Burgoyne
Harcourt
Kingston
Queen's Light Horse
Duke of Glovestte
Rochford
Canpages
A. Douglas
Staffordshire
Norton
Piccadilly
John Norton
Maredant
Maredhic
Sterne s Letters 4 bis ERUENTS ony mous Odcasions
The editor presents letters from Sterne showing his wit and humor. The intro notes lovers keeping years in his possession and delays while he supported them, with aim to publish them for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne
Warton Coats
Ee Ieenley
Abeolbeke
Last Letters from Sterne Echoes of Illness and Wit
In a letter styled as Sterne's, the writer laments illness and frailty yet clings to friendship and humor. He recalls bleeding when doctors advised rest, credits loyal companions with endurance, and mocks hypocrisy, vanity, and adaptable fashion. He vows sincerity and asks a friend to judge him honestly.
Juggling Advocate Seeks Redress for a Poor Father
A letter from Shandy-hall narrates a peculiar quest to gut-juggle a juggling attorney and obtain justice for a father who saved a fortune but faced loss through alleged mismanagement. The writer laments poverty, recounts failed credit, and recalls the Chandy family’s lack of wealth while seeking relief for his Vestal and child.
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Chandy
Monney
Fragments From a Postscript by Lawrence Sterne
In a vignette of conscience and action, Sterne recalls guiding a client with steady counsel and firm resolve to TM using persuasion and skill. He sends the client home with relief, bonds restored, praising a noble pursuit done without base motives. Adieu. Adieu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sterne
Lottery advertisement promising large prizes at Nicholson and Co
An 18th century prospectus from Meri Nicholson and Co offering 60 000 tickets for a lottery in Vantry of Nonchanane. It claims tickets are sold in shares and chances, deposited at the Bank of England for security, with prizes including two large sums and many smaller ones. The notice stresses fairness, security, and prompt post-paid responses, with drawing set to begin Monday November 13.
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Nicholson
Costoch
Cornhill
Med
Nicholson and Co
Nicholson and Co. Cornhill
Bank of England
Meri. Nicholson and Co
Joel
Sir Frank Standith and Hon T Shirley Attend Event
Sir Frank Standith and Hon T Shirley were noted attendees at a formal event alongside WW Contec, with curatorial records highlighting their presence and roles in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Frank. Standith
Hon. T. Shirley
Contec
Salisbury Races and City Plate Entries at Sarum
Ambrose Goddard, Esq., as steward, lays out four race days at Salisbury with the Majestys plate of 1000 guineas for four year olds, City Plate for three and four mile heats, and Give and Take Plate for aged horses. Entry fees, weights, and disputes are noted with officials and venues at the Three Lions in Sarum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
His
Earl of Pembroke
J. Boyter
Saram
Sol
Sarum
Spre
Conte
Ambrose Goddard, Esq
To Mr Norton Surgeon Golden Square London
A brief clipped note addressed to Mr Norton surgeon at Golden Square London. The readable fragment presents a formal address or indication of correspondence directed to a medical professional in London.
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Mr. Norton
Golden Square
London
Othe
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