Proposivity of powers meddling in domestic disputes debate
A long, dense letter decries British policy and colonial rebellion, arguing Britain must uphold authority while warning against French and Spanish interference. It notes Albany talks in 1754 on war measures and defends commanders amid Charlestown operations, explaining tidal channel depths and wind effects on naval movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tesiyn
Howe
éHellie i
America
Martinico
Mexico
Peru
England
Congress
Britain
Albany
France
Great Britain
Abe
Gokart
P Petriogilin
Fiache
Louis Dors
Amerca
Nanged
Fachingh
Tylér
Adams
Harcogk
Colapids
Ivan
Sulivan’s Island
Long Island
Charlettown
Carolina
Charlestown
Bar
Dean Swift’s Certificate to a Discharged Servant
An 18th century tale recounts Dean Swift dismissing a drunken idle servant who sought a discharge. Five years at sea humbled him, and, after petitioning the Dean, he received a formal discharge and aid to seek work in London. Mrs Pilkington notes the episode detailing Swift’s humane response and its subsequent retelling by Max Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Swift
Pilkington
Dean Swift
London
Max. Pope
Huttta
Robert James
Hyacinth Tea and a Moral on Humble Virtue
A reflective poem from Prexham contrasts two hyacinths to show how pride and bounty fade without care. It warns that gifts and showy speech perish without genuine virtue rooted in truth, urging Christian humility and steadfast virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinfell
Swift
Trreth
New Edition of Grogle K or The Right Use of Reason
A historic advertisement notes a new edition of Grogle K by Isaac Watts with a variety of religious and philosophical works offered by multiple publishers. The list includes sermons, essays, astronomy primers, and devotional volumes with prices and binding details. Names such as J Buckland and T Field appear among the print sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Watts
D.D
J. Buckland
T.carlon
T Lonsman
T. Field
Dilly
G. Robinson
J. Johnson
G. Kearfly
W. Flexney
Elizabeth Rowe
Alto
Watts, DL
Remo
Adlalan
Henry's calcined magnesia advertised in London and Manchester
An early apothecary notice for Thomas Henry of Manchester selling calcined magnesia at 38s 1d with ground lodgers, and uncaclined varieties at various prices. It claims fewer bowels issues, better purgative effects, and uses for stones, infants, pregnant women, and sedentary people. Mentions distribution through J Johnson and others and references to medical college publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Thomas Henry
Manchester
J. Johnson
Paul's Church-yard
J. Richey
St. James
London
Fleury
College of Physicians
N.B
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Lentey
Deanly House
Ene
Gleudesley
Matthew Henry
William Durham
William Wollaston
Eric Kennet
Petérboreteh
Basil Ken
Joshua Barnes
Thap Ncholfan
John Norrist
Richard Steele
Ireland
Edward the Third
Goodby
J. Towers
Forestreet
Agar
Cripplegate
B. Baldwins
Paterhofter-row
Tivoli
Sybil
Rome
Krog-Fist
King’s Arms
Warwick
W. Newton
Ittfan Cheitarg
Atic
Great
Sullivan
Canada
The
Cedars
Rutledge
New
Assembly of Carolina
Assembly
Rallutierse
General Clinton
Atriarch
Commodore Banks
Nantasket Road
Continental
Congress of New Jersey
New Jersey
Baltimore
Committee of Philadelphia
Committee of
Philadelphia
Mechanics of
New York
Conziefs
Commodore
Hopkins
Providence
Council of Safety
Georgia
Virginia Convention
Lord Howe
Halifax
General Howe
Boston
Malden, &c
Lyig
Janes
Francis Newbery
Jun
St. Paul's Church Yard
Barstewarts
le Thik
Dr. James
Dofor
Brutons Street
Fleming
St Alban’s
Fleeer
Fronewbery
Sen
Sr. Paul
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