Letters on Lords Ruffell and political intrigue of the era
A dense excerpt reviews Lady Ruffell's letters and opinions on court gifts, appointments, and church livings. It discusses her caution in recommending qualified officials, her critique of Charles and James, and an appraisal of Lord Ruffell as an honest patriot. The piece contrasts republican and monarchical systems with reflections on liberty and governance.
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Sellwool
Fragmentary Historical Text Incomplete Names
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Lady Raffel Lady Cavendish and concealed items. Readable parts show garbled phrases about a coffin and a court or party context. No coherent action or event discernible due to corrupted text.
Notable kinship link in Galway earldom history
Lady Ruffell's mother was sister to the Marquis of Rouvigny whose son later became Earl of Galway by King William. He left France and served King William with honour and fidelity in his wars.
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Galway
William
France
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John Locke
Daniel Waterland
Edward Ean
Clarendon
William Dodd
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W. Goldsmith
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Fragmentary debate on republic vs monarchy in Europe
Fragmentary text notes differing views on European government forms. One group favors a republic while rioters fear monarchic rule. The passage hints at unrest and the political stakes of regime change across Europe.
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Europe
Rome
Universal Empire
All Europe
A Genteel Lady of Dispinetion NYLVIA
A character portrait of NYLVIA a well dressed genteel woman whose mind shapes her appearance and manners. She quietly aids beggars and supports families, while her composure and precise dress project effortless quality. Her beauty rests in sweetness rather than artful allure.
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Nylvia
Canyeother Fox
Fiethiriz
Temperance ode from the Gazette on Bacchus and Reason
The piece laments intoxication and celebrates Temperance as health’s ally. It contrasts late night mirth with the sober mind, urging contentment over excess, and envisions temperance as a safe harbor for body and soul. The author signs as L. M. Cown.
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Evenine Post
L. M
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