Horne and Wilkes claim on Town Clerk seat in London note
In this June letter, the writer refutes a Wilkes backed plan for him to run for Town Clerk of the borough, denies prior discussions, and recounts meetings with Croftley Bellas and Rix about succession. He insists he never sought the office and vows to support Beardmore if applicable, while urging others to reveal any related declarations.
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Mr. Horne
Wilkes
Mr Horne
Wettninter
Bigby
Beardmere
Croffley
Bishopsgate
Baunton
Beardmore
Croftiey
Bellas
Kix
Lime-ftree
Horne
Alderman Townsend
Farnham
Heaton Wilkes
London
Crossley
Mr. Bellas
Rix
Marchy
New Brentford
Home
Hore
Patriotism and ministry puffed by a sharp satire
A satirical address to Rev. Wilson and Rev. Horne from General Evening Post era, poking at political conduct and ministry wit with a heavy dose of irony. The text metaphorically likens ministers to a great whale, lashed by storms, and criticizes their decisions and influence amid turbulent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Wilson
The Habits of Power in England and Wilkes Protests
A satirical, lengthy reflection on political unrest in England centers on Mr. Wilkes and ministerial actions. It laments public quarrels, praises whiggish candor, and recalls a tale of vigilant citizens in Whitechapel while urging reform, restraint, and unity under the crown.
Anecdote in Hig Life sparks a moral scandal
A genteel young wife enters her husband’s dressing room finds a sealed letter from a handsome actress. Curiosity overflows into jealousy and pride as the note appears to threaten her status and virtue, prompting concern over public merit versus private temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marita
Embellished patterns and tunes in a Ladies Handmaid guide
An 18th or 19th century publication advertises elegant emblems and garments by a celebrated artist. It touts a gold and silver Seay design and a "Lady's Handmaid" pattern, with prices and months offered by Cunningham.
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Henrietta. Butler
Mr. Cunningham
The Lady's Megazin May Number Featured Articles
A damaged OCR fragment outlines content for a May issue of The Lady's Magazine. It mentions the Ladies Sentimental Journey continuation, The Femage Ramble, The Art of Painting with color instructions, The Lady's Handmaid or Housekeeper's Calendar, and a biography of Thomas Corinna. The text is garbled but indicates monthly continuation serials and instructional pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas
Nown
Corinna
Public appeal over magazine monopolies and thanks
A Victorian style notice thanking the public and ladies for support of a magazine. The writer defends original work against monopolistic actions by opponents and urges ladies to request Wheele's Ladies Magazine to sustain independent publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Wheele
Destruction of English Liberty and Global Notes
A May issue preview lists eight pages of copper plates and features including The Destruction of English Liberty in clerical co operation with William of Norland, a broad survey of historical and global topics. It covers Voltaire, Chatham, Garrick, Alexander, and Robert Powell trials, plus mortality tables and stock notices.
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William of
Noriandy
Voltaire
Chatham
Cgt
Anstey
Garrick
Lavinia
Aleander
Robert Powell
Frandset Uesterni
Hart-Indis Stock
Forel
Ivda
Semihasan Ee
Serena
Ireland
Bagy Ale Goghh
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Ted
Aig
Whitechapel
Dererminnd Sesfind
Rand
Mel Cy
Hetty
Moses
Lord Barrington
Plymouth
Haneff
Wilton
Carlis Wba
Mungo
Noli Episcopali
Wilson
Cerate
la Mancha
Becket
Atterbury
North Briton
Potter
Jesus
Maccaroni
Ranelagh
Yee
Scriverby
Hall
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