Patriotic Libels and British Sympathy in London Letter
A London letter denounces American resistance and praises royal patience with trade turmoil. It cites Gage’s dispatch and a Boston Gazette libel, argues for vigorous measures to crush rebellion, and contrasts Bacon and Boyle with contemporary statesmen. The piece includes a London anecdote of King George II visiting Mr. Shute’s bowling house at Barkingham.
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Barkingham
Shute
Mr. Shute
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Winchester School
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Demosthene
Luciano
Gisece
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Manchester
J. Johnson
St. Paul's Church
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Henry
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Mary Lute
Norton
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John Norton
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Banished King’s Fool Arm strong for scandalous words
In March 1637 the King's Board ordered Archibald Armstrong, the King’s Fool, discharged from service and banished from the Court for scandalous words against the Archbishop of Canterbury. Two witnesses testified, and the Lord Chamberlain was to ensure execution of the order.
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Anecdote of King Charles II and Mr Saurez
Richard Shute, a Turkey Merchant and city magistrate, loved his king and country. He kept a country villa at Barking, Essex, famed for pleasant setting, comforts, and old English hospitality. The king learned of the villa and signaled a dinner when he visited court.
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Barkinggin
Essex
York
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Mr. Snate
Smutements of a Villa near Huth jah published
Fragmentary verse praising social life and virtue, referencing Lady Georgina Spencer now Dutchess of Devonshire. The excerpt laments folly and contrast between splendor and moral virtues, celebrating wife friend son daughter and faithful social bonds as worth living for again.
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Grardina
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Lady Georgina Spencer
Dutchess of Devonshire
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