Curious 18th Century Letter and Racing Notes
A MONITOR letter mocks a political pamphlet with wit and satire, praising liberty yet lampooning governance. Paris notes report a March 22 horse race at Sablons between Prince Nassau and Marquis Fenelon ending with a near accident, and a second race joining Duke Chartres and Duke Lucun with the Queen and Count d Artois present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Paris
Sablons
Prince of Nassau
de Fenelon
Toaideres
Lords Debate on Artificial Stone Patent and Inclosure Bills
Proceedings in the House of Lords include debate on the Lower House patent for artificial stone with a 25 year term, calls for amendments, and support for rewarding inventors. Bills on mariners, inclosure, navigable canals, and drainage are read or committed. sessions adjourn after the day’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Avril
Lords
Duke of Chandos
Covent-garden
Ickleford
Stainburne
Sutton Derwent
Stonegrave
Redstone Ferry
Leicester Road
Dudley
Loughborough
Leicestershire
Brittel
British House Proceedings on War Costs and Reforms
The House of Commons debated export duties, naval and army expenditures, and proposed reforms. A motion sought a full cost accounting for navy and army, with expected expenses near twelve million. Adjournment followed, as the royal event and peers heard the bill later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House “Or Commons
Monon
Charles Whitworth
Buog
Bullet
Majfons
Hartley
Kingston Upon Hull
Army
Navy
House of Peers
Mariner Supply and Public Bills in the News
A jammed miscellany reports on an election in Lancaster to replace Lord Stanley, a writ for Tewkesbury, Admiralty orders for two transport ships to Quebec, a Shoreditch theft, a fatal accident in Rosemary Lane, obituaries, church appointments, and unrest among sailors in Greenock with wage disputes resolved before a Magi thyte contingent arrived.
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James Lowther
House of Comrandds
Gi Tueflay
Lancaster
Stanley
Earl of Derby
Thomas Stanley
Tewkesbury
Joseph Martin
Burgoyne
Blanche
Portsmouth
Boston
Board of Admiralty
Commissioners of
Navy
Ordnance Office
Quebec
Quebec, with an expedition, © a __ Yetterday
Shoreditch
Yetterday
Rosemary-lane
Clapton
Henry Phillips
Beaume de Vie
Iroa
William Nicoll
N. B
St.Paul’s
Winchester
Ogle
St. Marys
Southampton
Buller
Thfa
Church
Alresford
Overton
Harris
Commons
Portensis
St. Cross
Hoadley
Gloucester
Susannah Underwood
John Gilbert
Earl of Wigton
Glasgow
Royal
Amy Gus
Greenock
Rowleys British Herb Snuff and Tobacco Advertised
Listing testimonies from respected names praising Rowleys British Herb Snuff and Tobacco for head pains and lung relief, the notice warns against counterfeits imitating the packaging and names. It details legitimate sellers in London and various towns, with prices per pound and per canister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley
Longon Coffes
Lodgate-hill
Lynden
Cansifler
High Water Records at Londee Brides Tompstow
Partial weather notes record high water measurements at Londee Brides Tompstow with timing hints morning and afternoon. Entries reference 9.42 mm readings and subsequent observations though text is fragmented and unclear.
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Londee - Brides
Tompstow
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