Letter on American taxation by Sir Joseph Y.
The fragment presents Sir Joseph's late 18th century view on colonial taxation, representation, and the Constitution. It argues that only Parliament can levy taxes with consent of the realm, rejects universal direct representation, and notes Americans’ rights to tax and protection of property. It reflects debates on consent of the governed and imperial prerogative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Great Briain
Coty
Josten
Griffith
Maraber
Berks
Ata
Jude Ment
Tagrhem
A &c
Sen
Acini
Guintlier
Fort Ark
Tates
Goa
Aoatiaty Pier RC
Contested Claims Over Prizes and Public Notice
A late nineteenth century issue describes Mr. Molesworth facing public scrutiny over purported prizes and a scheme opposed by many. The text references demonstrations, princples, and a deposit of a book awaiting two Lord Mayors’ confirmation, noting widespread public prejudice against new schemes and alleged incentives.
Molesworth the Subject of London Lottery Claim
John McLesworth of the Inner Temple swears that around 1767 he devised a method to predict lottery numbers and proved its success by 1770. He claims the system yielded many capital prizes in several lotteries, asserting high odds and public demonstrations before officials and aldermen in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molesworth
Iris
Fheefworth
Tiaac
Fu Fice
England
John McLesworth
London
Brass Crosby
Magi
Alderman Bull
Ty Bess Beenwy ‘Square
F Molesworth
Anseield
Arnams
Bennett
H.fe
Ardyle-Armé
Argyle-street
Orxford-street
Adams
Daemingne Battkert
Eich
Loteény
Hornsby Ard
Pearcé
Eads
Lundrawa
Hornby
Lotcery
Lying-inn
Hornsey
Pearce
The Ladies Pocket Journal and Public Ledger for 1776 1777
An 18th century advertisement listing two items: The New Daily Journal complete with an account book for the year and a Ladies Pocket Journal for 1776 1777. Describes calendars holidays tables prayers coins banking tables and memoranda pages plus receipts for home use and etiquette guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dally Journal
Piccesta
Grreiany
Schvaesland
Bure
Engandy
Fea
London
Windawy
Aleermen
Lonton
Fichting
Walker
Pateinoher
Ladies Pocket Journal
Clark
Ferdinand
Anid
Anndal Journal
Great Britain
Frittreft
Hee Chelaheb
Mae
Watermen
Ann Jefftries
Levens
Statinners-cour
Ludgate-srreets
Taylor
Chansey
Jdargy
Hglborn
American Contress Declares Holidays and Fashionable Tables
Fragmented inventory from an 1777 periodical lists fashions, lace, gardens, dances, and kitchen receipts. It advertises a pocket-book Almanack with reviews of holidays and social forms, including musical soirées and courtly etiquette.
Victorian era Playhouse listing and lottery prospectus
A fragmented block lists books and plays in a British theatre project with volumes and frontispieces, and advertises a lottery by Hornsby and Pearce. It promotes a plan offering capital prizes and discusses ticketing, rates, and security, including warnings about other offices and a Lord Mayor safeguard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Y
Discite Gayenne
Bessie Post
Morehworth
Yarhors
Ghipk
Mr. Molesworth
Jie
Lendex
Vvat
Fa&s
Lee
Tauvia
Prine
Txadehl
Invehe Strand
J. Walter
Chariege
Aurhor
Zara
Venice
Jane Shore
Beaux
Husban
Damascus
Pam
AlloAptrion
Wenders
Bate
King Lear
George Barnwell
Cato
Tamerlane
Earl of Essex
British ‘Theatre
Desigord
Aseed Bonds
Reeveda Ahal Bhenea
Gsand
F. Lowndes
T. Ca Cafion
W. Nicoll
Ss. Bladen
Sean the Moon
Oxford
Postige
Agricola Syevan
Niles
Biblofogine
W. Goldsmith
R. Crottwell
Bath
Siegay &c
Scotland
Fernofter
Hornsby
Aly Cornhill
Jeter
Cox
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