Controversy over Lovell and Wilkes in 1771 London
Charles Crawford denounces Michael Lovell and his associates in a long letter to the Gazetteer, recounting past accusations, defences, and a feud tied to Wilkes’ mayoralty bid. He insists on prior promises of reply, defends his own conduct, and mocks Lovell’s credibility while detailing transfers of funds and parliamentary maneuvering in Middlesex elections.
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Prince’s Court
Storey’s Gate
Westminster
Horne
Michael Lovell
Lowell
Wilkes
Middlesex
London
Ftaume
Angels
Ministers of Grace
Oliver
T&a
Jxada
Compton
Alderman Oliver
Heaton Wilkes
Chamberlain
Walkes
S Thom
Beckford
Billingsgate
Michael Lowell
Sylva
Gloucester
Warburton
Horite
Valerian
Cheapside
Mr. Lovell
SHERIFFS OF LONDON LETTER ON FARMING THE OFFICE
A fragmentary historical letter discusses the Under-Sheriff of Middlesex and whether the office can be farmed for rent. It debates costs of Old Bailey entertainments, sheriff expenses, and profit versus risk, appealing to Mr alderman Bulpin for confirmation.
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Middlesex
Old Bailey
Old Liveryman Demands Direct Answer to Public Inquiry
A letter from an old liveryman urges sheriffs to explain under parliamentary cap to limit under-sheriff expenses. He condemns anonymous letters and insists officials clear public doubt, calling for a direct, quoiting-free explanation to prevent public prejudice.
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Baethére
Letter to the Editor with antiquated verses
A subscriber signs as A.B. AYS B- and offers lines to the editor, prefacing a request to insert verses. The terse note contains archaic phrasing and self referential comments about favors and a playful jab at editorial authority, ending with a boast of preferring to “lick your platter.”
Death of Alexander Earl of Galloway in Aix la Provence
The 79-year-old Alexander Earl of Galloway, Lord of Police in Scotland, died on the 24th in Aix la Provence France. He married Lady Ann Keith and Lady Catherine Cochran, leaving 11, including John Lord Gars lies now Earl of Galloway and several daughters married to notable nobles. The piece blends obit details with broader 18th century political commentary and local news.
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Aix
Provencé
France
Alexander
Earl of
Galloway
Police
Scotland
Ann Keith
William
John
James Murray
Broughton
Susanna
Earl Gower
Euphemia
Harriet
Archibald Hamilton
Charlotte
Earl of Dunmore
Paris
Lord Bolingbroke
Awkard
Queen Ann
Great Britain
Europe
Turkey
Portugald &E
Poland
Vienna
Petersburgh
Berlin
Prussia
Dantzig
Epon
Prufia
Pruffia
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Potticript
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Holme
Pierrepont
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Cumberland
Covent Garden
Lewis
Dublin
Caf
Obrien
Watkin Lewes
John With
Nath
With
Sir Watkin
Pad Ge
Gracechurch-street
St. Vedaft
Foster-lane
John Shurray
Crutched-Friars
Nancy Sherborn
Gutter-lane
Mile-end Green
John Jenkinson
Cambridge
University
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Pembroke-hall
Deakery
Jesus College
Kepling
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Parkinson
Christ College
Portlethwaite
Trinity
Tyson
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Purkis
Magdalen
Kipling
Dr. Brown
Hallifax
Trinity-hall
King’s
Plumptree
Jepson
King’s College
Colfson
Sidney College
London -Bridge
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Afernoon
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Alfred
Garratt
Thisvening
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Midas
Comus
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Anam
Rani
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J. Buckland
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