A Letter on Politics and Personal Enmity in Fractured Trust
The writer rebukes Funis and Junius for slander and misrepresentation, defends public service, and argues against factional manipulation. He cites Wilkes, Rockingham, Chatham, and Portland, accusing rivals of hypocrisy while urging principled stands for national security and constitutional integrity. He vows loyalty to the sovereign’s family while denouncing naked power plays.
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Wilkes
Funis
Famius
Ife
Duke of Grafton
Nehear
Tam
Junius Seys
Panius
Sfenjes
Furius
Yam
Mr. Wilkes
Mir
Sanius
Buc Furius
Furms
Faultici
Fanius
Thor
Pumus
Partizan
Lord Chaham
Rockingham
Fuchs
Eacy
Veilkes
Nimes
Merly
Che K
Chatham
Junius
Oliver Cromwell
Charles the First
Thomas Walpole
Lord Rockingham
Treasury
Treasery
Capade
Famaica
Consantinople
Ralf
Funius
England
Duke of Porthend
Paris
Duke of Portland
John Cavendish
Walpole
Pound
C. Funius
Funivs
Lord Chatham
Sawbridge
Fownsend
Oliver
Mr. Beckford
Mansion House
Lord Rozkingham
Beckford
House of Commons
Divorce Reminders From JOHN HORNE
A fragment reflects on remedies and punishment in divorce cases. It argues punishment should not harden the heart, and calls for tears for blood shed in public struggles, urging humane response to quarrels and the parties involved.
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Hurvett
John Horne
The Old Factionad Farmer on Inclosures in England
A letter to the General Evening Post laments expanding enclosures under George III. It argues enclosed fields reduce grain output and cash, causing scarcity and depopulation of farms while towns swell with manufacturers. The writer praises old farming methods and rebukes the new improvemists.
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General Evening Post
George the Third
Leicestershire
Husband Bosworth
Coventry
Church and Poor
Birmingham
Mr. Pye
Potatoes Substituting for Wheat Flour in Bread
A letter to the editor from July 27, 1778 argues potatoes can replace part of wheat flour in bread. By combining boiled potato flour with yeast and mixing with wheat flour, light bread is produced, reducing cost as potato flour is cheaper. Prices and potential rye issues noted.
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General Evening Post
Anecdotes of Mr Quin the late celebrated actor
Anecdotes recount Mr Quin as Falstaff and a premier tragedian after Booth, noting his inimitable Falstaff and other roles. His prominence faded with Garrick’s rise, he aging and his acting deemed antiquated, while Quin remarked Garrick as a new religion drawing crowds.
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Quin
Victar
Falkaff
Booth
The
Sage
Garrick
Whitefield
Tina
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