Baptism and midnight robberies in London society notes
Monday night the newborn daughter of Sir Tomas Mills was baptized at his Agelphi house with sponsors from the Cathrels of Mans fr'd Miss Mis and Wills. Thursday evening four French officers were robbed by a highwayman near Fambham Green, yielding watches and money after a demand for silver. Reports include a London shop robbery, theft at Mrs Wells’s Covent Garden home, footpad robberies near Lambeth, a hanging in Grub Street, and multiple marriages, deaths, and bankruptcy notices.
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Tomas Mills
Agelphi
Cathrels
Mis
Wills
Richmond
Fambham-Green
Old Bailey
Moorfields
Cours
Mrr. Wells
Maiden-tane
Covent-garden
Cock-court
Hampstead
Heath
Huat
St. Martin's Land
Putney-common
Strand
Passeg
Chin
Ham
Essex
Anhony Young
Waltham
Cebrity
Lucretia Fhomton
Gage
Martin
John Knight
Miss Elliot
Gloucester-street
Bloomsbury
Renfe
Robert Roddam
Northumberland
Galder
James. Calder
Grosvenor Street
London
Letter on American independence and British policy 1776
A London reader forwards a 1776 letter arguing Americans now claim independence, warning Britain to unite against rebellion. The writer asserts Britain must recover colonies to preserve maritime power and debates Parliament’s role, ministry delays, and the dangers of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Sur
Joan Butsy Dean
London
Bristain
Great Britain
Cobler
Crath
Ee Ce ‘Bug
A Controversy Over Exclusive Commercial Privileges
The text argues that a treaty granting exclusive advantages could have satisfied both sides by maintaining ancient ties, but notes the dispute has progressed and that the other party must feel our power before yielding. The speaker hopes for a favorable outcome, trusting Providence to reveal the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Ogick Or The Right Use Of Reason In The Inquiry After Truth
A 17th century catalogue advertisement for works by Isaac Watts and others. It lists prices, editions, and numerous titles on religion philosophy and education. The notice details contemplative sermons, poetry, prayers, and instructional texts across multiple volumes and formats.
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OGICK
Isaac Watts
J. Buckland
T.carlon
T. Longman
T Field
Dig
G. Robinson
Johnnson
Kearsty
Dad
Yales
Varin
Ives &S
Elizabeth Rowe
Watts
B.D. Samo
Ailso
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Thomas Ainley
Hermitage
St. John
Wapping
Middlesex
Potter
Glatseiler
Guildhall
Bentley
Holborn-court
Gray’s-inn
Isaac Gardner
Stratford ‘Upon Avon
Warwickshire
Suatord Upon Avon
Warwick
William Hunt
Stratford Upon Avon
George Yockney
Warminster
Wilts
Hardwareman
Foyman
Chinaman
Borrehoea
Gammuel Games
Bristol
Corn-street
Patrick Larkan
Coleman-street
Williard ‘Preston
Monkgate
Monkbar
York
Coramon-Breywer
Senallus _ Jordan
Tothill-street
Westminster
Middiesey
Joseph Wimpey
St.John
Clerkenwell
William Reid
Liverpool
Lancashire
Francis Newpery
St. Paul's Church
Hint
de. James
Newhury
Lee
Fleming Pinkstan
St. Alan's Street
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Church Yard
Dr. Famies
Bowen Biccon
House of
Elizabeth Butchess
Kingston
House of Peers
Taya
Elizabeth Ditchets
C. Bathurst
Isle Cis
Sis
Yates
Master Baluen
Isabella
Chil
Roberts
Royal Academy
Cathwalte
Abelra
Ell
Bet
Royal
Mit Bf
Europe
Bell
J. Bell
Exeter Exchange
Bqerhaave
Doktor
Eo Rita
Teaujriog
Gbrist
Bihop Fayler
Locke
Crafock
Whiffen
le Clerc
Lamy
Macknight
T. Morell
D. D
Buckland
S.R
Julian
Giambatista Becuaria
University of
Tarim
J. Nourfe
His
England and Wales
Teffona
C. Dilly
E” Pield and Co
Leadenhall-street
Wing
Pearce
London Bridge
Lady Barrymore
Fitzroy Farm
Princess Royal
England
Marchioness of Granby
Countess of Derny
Tyredand
Crewe
Pearct
Bank &c
Vauxhall
Windsor
G. Pearce
Fleet-freet
Bockellers
Great-Britain
Mrs. Stephens
Dr. D'Escherny
Mesits
Brande and Pirner's
Apothecaries
Arlingtontreet
Travis
Fe Knight
St. James's Street
Hemet
Amelta
Br. Bennet
W, Bayley
Haymarket
J. Price
Elf iLandon
M. Pundio
Perfummes
Bath
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