Infamous Convention Urges Barons to Save Britain
A Kingston May 26 1776 call laments Britain’s distrac tion and urges public meeting of independent barons to urge the King to restore liberty. It accuses the Catholic King and British ministers, seeks access to the throne, and envisions Britain regaining empire under a united people with leaders like Portland and Chatham urged to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Henrys
Edwards
Britain
Bucarelli
Sovreign
Globe
Lberty
Brunswick
Tride
George U
Gunmon
Conomon Hall
Wildman
Richmond
Portland
Northumberland
Temple
Lyttleton
Chatham
Cambden
Dowdeswell
Glyn
Mawbey
Barre
Burke
Turner
Oliver
Suni
Kingston
Critique of Hitehead and Wilkes in Georgian rhetoric
A heated letter ridicules Hitehead as a dull poet and praises the printer’s tolerance while lampooning public figures like George Bretas and Gov. Lee Farkant. It questions Whitbread era politics, mocks Bedlamite labels for the Bill of Rights defenders, and attacks Mr Wildman, Humphry Cotes, and D Eon policies while urging publication of the writer’s own history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitehead
George Bretas
Jack Reynozas
Govrrry Lee Farkant
George
Old Breod
Ike
Chipfidst
Pit Thane
Luhopfgate-street
Sir Joseph
Mr. Wildma
Mr. Horne
Surrey
Wilkes
Argyle Buildings
Sam
Wildman
Cures
Cotes
Middlesex
Critique of Reverend Horne Over Wilkes Intercourse
A letter rebukes Rev. Afr. Horne for publishing a history of the Wilkes affair that veers from public conduct to private accusations. The writer accuses Horne of rancor and false charges, noting none of the private allegations are proven, and warns against shaping public opinion by private faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Mr. Korne
Antiquarian Taste and the Curious Library Tale
In a satirical tale from our enlightened era a nobleman builds a grand library with hollow wooden shells and gilt lettering to display taste and economy. A layabout blacksmith enriches himself by smuggling and ends with a lavish, unreadable collection purchased by loan, while the books remain merely decorative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doulley
Roduce
Cain
Isle of Wight
London
Fragmentary-era dedication to Promoters and Grace
Fragmentary OCR text praises literature and promoters, concluding with a tribute to the Manes of his Grace and the Blarkinith. The passage appears as a ceremonial or literary encomium with likely 19th-century diction and names partially garbled.
Original Daffys Elixir Adverts in London Broadside
A Bristol witness testifies to The Liquor of Life Elixir curing coughs and chest ailments after failed medicines. The notice urges that only Dicey and Co. ensure authenticity by including their name on directions with each bottle. It lists related medicines and brands and warns buyers to seek genuine preparations from Bateman’s Warehouse and reputable traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mogford
John Wescot
William Elworthy
J. Tarr
Someret
Henry Mearn
Pile-street
Bristol
Mlark Farley Ry Syymmer
Henry Swymmer
Dicey and Co
Dr. Anderson
Dr. Chafe
Pike
Cluer Dicey and ‘Co
Concentrated Juices as Cure for Scorbutic Diseases
A historic notice promotes Anti fcorbatic Concentrated Juices as an easy safe and perfect cure for scurvy and related conditions. Citing Boerhaave and ancient diet drinks the text claims one tea spoonful equals a pint of the juices features sales points across London shops including W Nicoll St Pauls Churchyard Richardson and Urquhart Royal Exchange and others with charity allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nicoll
No. Sr
St. Paul's Church-yard
Richardson and Urquhart
Royal Exchange
T. Durham
Cockpar- Firest
Charing-Cross
R. Davis
Piccadilly
England
Extraordinary cure claim for Vegetable Syrup heals long illness
A long testimonial asserts Velno’s Vegetable Syrup cured a man with a ten year venereal disease and fistulous ulcers after failed salivation. The patient rose from bed in weeks and walked in five weeks, with the doctor praised for saving his life. The syrup is sold in quart bottles at several London outlets and Cambridge agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velno
Tames Cole
Caldicot
Murhail
Chris Coblegey Cambridge
Miniter
Doéter Burrows
Dr. Burrows
Opporta
Prince of Orange
Hay-market
Jng G
Keardy’s
Ludgate-street
Newe
Capelecourt
Royal Exchange
Fletcher and Hodson
Cambridge
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Spain
Afr. Horne, SR
Foy Thes
Evenino-Post
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