Turbulent Town Meeting and Governor’s Ultimatum
Fragmented account from August meeting in Salem where inhabitants, urged by a Committee of Correspondence, gathered at the town house to appoint deputies for county deliberations. Governor demanded dispersal, troops mobilized, arrests issued for the committee, and arrests or resistance followed in multiple towns as fear of enforcement spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning In
Fek
Peter Frye
Salem
Maac Royal
Tify
Mandamus
Gouscil
York
Great Jarrington
Massachuseta Bay
Boston
Berkshire
Barrington
Andrew Oliver
Charles-Town
Medford
Cambridge
Brookfield
Col. Murray
Lucefer
Payne
Worctites
Col
Murray
Rutland
Sir Gilbert
Freetour
Oath Refusals and Guildford Election Notes in 18th Century Meeting
Reports detail 22 refusals to take oaths amid impeachment of Peter Oliver and shifts in council power. Mentions the Cadets’ standard gift back to General Gage, Livery’s Guildford selection of Norton Onslow, and a violent robbery at Ratcliff Highway. Also notes a Drury Lane theatre accident and a police case with Belton shop, plus maritime and hospital fund notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Oliver
Watcstill
England
Gage
Haneccle
Governor's Company of Cadets
John Roberts
Eig
King’s Arms
Thomas Wellings
Alderman Hopkins
Willikde
Alderman Oliver
Wikia Baker
Red-Hart
Shoe-lane
Crosby
Sawbridge
Hayley
Sayre
Lee
Hurst
Drury-lane
Finchley
Kentith Town
Pancras
Lex
Minors
Deaf and Chapter Court
York
Spanish Ambassador Arrives for Powis House Reception
A fragment notes Excellency the Prince de Masfareno, the Spanish Ambassador, expected daily at Powis-house for a reception. A letter from New England and Bolton meeting references appear in the damaged text, with foreman and readings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Masfareno
Powis-house
New England
Bolton
Unclear Note on Authorized Agent for Appointment
Fragmentary text references a principal authorizing a person at short notice. Mentions five hundred pounds, depoliticized form, and a possible meeting at a coffee house. Details are garbled and names or dates are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahelaeeeane
Plac
Fiat
A.B C
N. B
Oysters Sold by J Peto Under Marked Warehouse Notice
James Peto announces oysters sold from his late warehouse opposite the General Post Office back gate. All oysters leaving his warehouse will be marked J. Peto to prevent impositions. He notes twenty one years serving nobility and others with oysters and asks patrons to order directly through his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Calais
Oaten-hill
York
Leeds
Darlington
Wakefield
Tericus
Shere
Bury
William Gostlengs
St. Andrew
St. Augustine's
Kent
Cémeries
Augatine
Martin
R. Baldwin
Patertofter-tow
St. Paul' Ss Churcheyard
Simimons
Kirkby
W. Flackton
Canterbyeys
Thé Gentleman’s Mag
Quintessence and Herbal Cure Promised for Women’s Health
Fragmentary OCR hints at a tonic named Quintessence by Maeria Medica promising cures for menopause or feminine health issues. References to noblesse, grand preparation, and a medical claim appear amid garbled text. The readable portions point to a dubious remedy industry claim from a 19th or early 20th century style catalog.
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Country News
New's
Dear
Wind W
Mary
Jenkins
Senegal
Ann
Thompson
Antigua
Grange
Parker
Liverpool
India
Boyce
War
Oers
Wind S.W
Cumberland
Hunter
Oporto
Malaga
Strong
Milton
Watson
Amity
Dentns
Probiry
Laws
Silver Eel
Lane
Jason
Bland
Petersburgh
Robinson
Memel
King George
Fowler
Hudson’s Bay
Davey
Havre-de-Grage
Good-Hope
Barbins
Gronngong
Friendship
Keys
Mrsquithore
Fort
Lennon
Ocr
Reward
Guernsey
Prudent Jane
Harlowe
Creaken Ourwadas
Jamaica
Brilliant
Austin
New-England
Harmony
Shayler
Amsterdam
Petrontila- Johanna
Grdéot
Standivich
Car
Cadiz
Josepha
Hil
Port of London
Maryland
Sibela
Bradstreet
Sarah
Elizabeth
Foot
Norway
Good Intent
Brown
Greainzen
Harms
de Hope
Miller
Rotterdam
James
Clements
William
Maedalen
Ham
Arjundior
Coffin
Resolution
Roberts
Hull
Jenny
Duncan
North Caroina
Scott
Bremen
Hooker
Jackson
Dolphin
Ellis
Stockholm
Rachael
King
Wyburgh
Leith
Anson
Moore
Jane
Betty
Farquharton
Petey
Olly
Finley
Argyle
Mathison
Creighton
Norris
Forrester
London
Corker John
Gumiby
Prince of Wales
Morrison
Runkick
Maria
Hephera
Abesjn
Hunte
Bon
Kelfo
Glatpew
Chiles Hospital
Mc Welliam
Therington
Christ's Hospital
Aid Hospital
Hetherington
Great-Britain
Entland
Asia
IBD
Sivier
Maeria Medica
Barsehnety
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