Letter VI in defense of public cause against private insult
The author answers questions about private character and loyalty to Mr Wilkes, insisting he supported the public cause over private pique. He recalls knowledge of the subject since Middlesex politics, defends his public aims, and condemns private schemes that could harm constitutional liberty. He pledges continued diligence to oppose mischief and uphold the people's rights. The letter promises a continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyself
Churchill
Lloyd
Wilkes
Middlesex
Debate of the Society of Supporters of the Bill of Rights Formed
The Debation of the Society of Supporters of the Bill of Rights marks its first formation. The assembly gathered early advocates who rallied around ratification principles and civil liberties, signaling organized support for constitutional guarantees.
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Society of Supporters of
Bill of Rights
Basingstore Racks Race Notices at Basingtoke 1771
On June 11 at Basingfléke Downs a four mile heat race is offered with notable horses and purses. Entries at Maidenhead Inn June 6 specify fees, plates, and weights. Three days of racing, ordinances, and social events accompany the stakes under Lord Carnarvan and Sir H P St John.
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Basingstore Racks
Hants
Basingfléke ‘Downs
Lord Craven
Baronety
de Craven
Maidenhead Inn
Basingtoke
Crown Inn
Basingstoke
Town Hall
White Hart
Worting
Lord Carnarvan
AWD
H. P. St. John
Knt
Confederates Fail Surprise At Fauxbourg Cammr
Postscript from Cracow April 24 reports Confederate efforts to surprise the Ruffian garrison of Fauxbourg Cammr defeated by our artillery. Colonel Drewitz leads pursuit. the Confederates withdraw to Tiniec, fortify it, and hang three suspected Ruffian spies. They refuse passage of the Vistula. Vienna May 8 notes the Emperor in cabinet from early morning, war preparations under way, route to Hungary soon. Bohemia Moravia regiments already depart, as well as Italian troops. Bastia Corsica April 24 announces arrival of the German Colony, thirty families to tillage under Monf. Duelling. a curate executed for aiding rebels. another ecclesiastic held as treasurer. Rome May 1 rumors say Holy See Bourbon differences near settlement, Avignon to the Pope. Rouen May 8 ships laden with corn bound for Paris. Carlton-house to hold grand council. Lord Sandwich arrived from Portsmouth. A foreign art courier from Versailles brings unsettling reports on European tranquility, to be kept secret. Russian ambassador Mouschin Poutchin had talks with French and Spanish envoys at Powis House. A petition by eminent colony merchants is agitated to be presented to a Great Personage.
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Cracow
Fauxbourg Cammr
Drewitz
Tiniec
Vistula
Vienna
Hungary
Bohemia
Moravia
Italy
Bastia
Corsica
Monf
Ajaccio
Rome
Holy See
Bourbon
France
Avignon
Rouen
Paris
Carlton-house
Lord Sandwich
Portsmouth
Versailles
Europe
M. Mouschin Poutchin
Powishouse
Fragmented 18th century notices on finance and crime
Reading from a late 1700s issue, the page reports on government finances including 4 percent consolidated annuities from 1770, bank discounts, and debt securities. It notes stock prices, a Venice decree limiting nonresident clerics, and various local incidents from London and Carmarthen domains, including robberies and a fire.
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John Wilkes
Michief
Fats
N.B
Messrs. Quick, Castle and Son
Thomas Dunn
Castle
Tuting and Fawconer
Postscript
London
Westminstér
Law Betis
Chevalier D’sion
Venice
Germany
Tyozel
Danube
Lisbon
Brazils
Rio Janeiro
Englis
Roswell
Hammond
Ohio
Lene
St. Martin’s Church
Hurd
Drury Lane
Miss Madden
Covent Garden Theatre
Guest
St. John’s-street
Clerkenwell
Cornhill
Vauxhall
Hampstead Heath
Kentish Town
Wildboar
Dyer
Uittanpton-Street
Wood’s-close
Agland
Hagland
Carmarthen
Rattry
Wiliam Bowen
Agn Pryce
Morgan Evans
Hereford Journal
Ditto India
Janet Sit
CohtlirSs
Navy, &c
Long Ann
Long-Acre
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