Letter from Sir Hof and Sir Joseph on Harnglels folly
A fragmentary 18th century letter from Sir Joseph and others discusses accusations and personal insults. John Horne replies with sarcasm, calling the addressee a scoundrel and asserting his independence from ecclesiastical duties. The communication notes resignation from a Brentford post and a demand for private audience.
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Hof
Joba
Joseph
Gous
Ube
Mr. Oliver
Ames
Mr. Wilkes
Sear
Fin
Brentford
Knight
John Horne
Public life and dangers in 1773 Lewes note
Watkin Lewes writes a sharp public note defending a sheriff’s duty to handle treachery and enemies, citing Middlesex Freeholders who call Mr Herne a scoundrel and lieber and urging severe measures. The dated missives reflect 18th century political venom and legal authority.
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Voner
Targat
Herne
Freeholders
Middlesex
Scoundrel
Lyar
Rénegaile
Home
Watkin Lewes
Cetif-fireet
Fane
Westminster Magazine May 1774 An Overview Of Its Content
A list of articles in the Westminster Magazine for May 1774 includes remarks on Nabobs and proceedings against them, summer amusements, theatre entertainments, masquerades, architecture observations, a late intrigue, portraits of Lord Essex and his lady, Mrs Elmy memoirs, Edwin and Cecily, critiques of Tunis prices and plays, Rosaline a novel, reviews, June 1773 toasts, verses by Lady P— to Miss Vernon, and various other items. Published by W Goldsmith at Paternoster Row with further sellers at Royal Exchange and Charing Cross.
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Lord Torch
Rofatine
Valfain
Umeber
Pthe Westminster
Foote G Theatre
Sadler's, Wells
Vaustrall
Masyhone
Lord North
Lord Essex
E-l--my
Edwin
Cecily
Tunis
Waldron
Kent
Hull
Henry II
Miss Vernon
House of Lords and Commons debate amid holiday adjournment
Reports from the British Parliament noting an adjournment for Whithin holidays, committee readings, and a plan to engross a bill with amendments. Mentioned are brokers registering public securities, expected action on the India bill, and nominations for sheriffs. plus society notices from Amsterdam and Seville about trade, currency, and letters.
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House of Peers
House of Gommmona
Fentrta
Atd
Ld C
Kirkman
Plomer
Enfamg
Amsterdam
Madrid
Ireland
France
Mahon
Sequin
Ian
Jcket
Amaica
Gordon
Wyin
London
New-York
Lords of the Treasury
Laleham
Guildford
Kent
Couty
Surry
England
Seemen
Sir Horace
Dorkes
Davis
Huffey
Surry Eese
Lord Ee E
Stahe
Wis
de Bur Nanture
Norfolk
Somerie Feat
Wimbbiedot
Arundel-cale
Gloucester
Rogers
Shrewfour
Fragmentary 18th Century Market Notes and Rhetoric
A garbled page shows currency quotes, bank rates, and shares with scattered names and places. The text mixes dialogue about pretenders and rewards, alongside prices for stock and commodities, all in a dense, incongruous ledger style from London and colonial references.
Love and Virtue in a Troubled Heart
A man laments love and fears disclosure until a night of dance reveals that the beloved is his sole solace. He swears by Love’s power that none compare to her, pledging life without her would be unbearable. Eventually vows bind them as guidance through life’s joys.
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Dito
Hental
Bey
Hoa
Pegi
London
Eve
Credicon
Whitechapel-road
Rilows
Bow
Bithontte
Nate
Beavin’s-court
Southwark
Eas
John Cox
John Dixon
John Machin
Newgate
Alderman Bull
John Farrell
Langbourm
Amete Childerton
Park-street
Grosvenerware
Lewes
Fane
St. Ne
Fe Church
Ralph Sydenham
John 4
Tan
Robert Brand
Lon
Acre
Majehty
Greepeich
Mary
Cosdiciae
Euler
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Epatome
Hornes
E. Watkin
Owe Ry
W. Bayley
Gockspur-street
Haymarket
Alfy
A. Rothwel
Civer-Cat
New Bond-street
Chelsea
Mr.Brand
Londona Bridge
India
Eqad
Ditta
Bea
Abs
Bank Hang
Bristol
John Gardner Kemys
Artholy
Monmouthshire
Mx. Browntory
Featherstone -Uildings
Holborn
Joseph Butler
York
Rishes
Ludgate Hill
N. B
John “Fhomas
Globe
Epping
Theydon-Garhams
Essex
Samuel Lake
Peter White
Tahnes
Globe Inn
Vanderzee
Hillephay
Thomas
Au@ioneer
Romford
Abercromby
Iad
RY Bayle
Ubon
Wishtingere - Baskervilleis
Candden
Chambers’s Dictionary
Duncan
Glasgow
Miller
Gardeners
Smollet
Belgione
House of Lords
E‘wale
Hume, Roebertson,Addison, Locks, and Tetittin
Millet
Kenrich
Murray
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