Proclamations and the King’s prerogative in law and liberty
The writer argues the monarchs proclamations bind only as they enforce existing laws. Citing Blackstone and Coke, it contends proclamations must not alter or dispense with laws. It notes the 31 Hen VIII c8 once made proclamations equal to Acts, later repealed, underscoring constitutional limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imre
William Blackstone
Sir Edward Coke
England
Colle
John Paul
N.B
Picture of Modern Patriotism and Courtly Remedy
The piece mocks self styled patriots who claim national danger to push their own gain. It recalls a Duke of Buckingham era tale where a minister sought a coping remedy a vacant supper place. The text argues such mock patriots seek power, while real reform requires accountability and distrust of manipulative rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Buckingcam
Diary of a slow land journey from Calais to Barcelona
An unnamed writer proposes a travel diary by a French cabriolet and horse, noting frugal meals and modest inns. He describes leaving Calais after two months, hints at companions and locals, and references letters from Katharine and Buckingham era, with reflections on travel economy and anecdotes of reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
Barcelona
Spain
Calais Nancy
Regiment du Maine
Travelogue excerpt from Calais to St Omer and beyond
A fragmented diary entry describes travel from Calais to St Omer via St Omer and Ardres, noting French English goodwill, impressions of Dover, Virginia-like tobacco nearby, and visits to convents and inns. It references a nun daughter, a Lady Prieure, sparrow shooting, and lodging costs at several stops including Conergerie and White Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Calais
St. Qmers
Virginia
St. Omer’s
Ardres
Bill
St. Q@mer’s
St. Omer
White Swan
d’Or
Duke of Gloucester
Letter from Buckingham to his wife in wartime
A personal correspondence fragment shows Buckingham writing to his wife about ships and fleet movements. He mentions the need to bring his father and asks for word on his return. He speaks of hope, mortal peril, and a safe reunion, ending with prayers and affectionate farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
K. Buckingham
Eliza to Yorick on Time and virtue in verse
A selection from Eliza to Yorick reflects on birthday reflections and the swift passage of time. The speaker contrasts vice and virtue, urging resilience and foresight, blessing friends and enemies, and seeking peace of mind through faith and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Yorick
Bramin
Biographical History of Englands Portraits by J Granger
A dated description of an elaborate biographical work on English portraits from Egbert the Great to the Revolution. It outlines a methodical catalogue of engraved British heads, with anecdotes and memoirs not found elsewhere, prefaced by notes on the usefulness of portraits for medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosma
Leadenhall-street
F. Ryan
Q.tavo
Vree
Seeoni
Hinkory
England
Egbert
J. Granger
Shiplake
Oxfordshire
T. Dawes
Ruffel-tieer
J. Robfox
Bond-street
G. Robinson
Paterdofter-row
T. Becket
T. Cadei
T. Evans
The
Strand
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W. S.jahan
M. Woodfall
J. Wilkin
St. Paul's Church-yard
P. Urie
Tempie-lana
Itc
Wiliam Bayley
Cockspur-street
London
John Price
India House
Leatenhall-freet
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-yard
J. Grosvenor
Hoborn
A. Rothwell
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Adams
Tollitur Effe&us
M’. Harpur
Robert Bertie
Adama
Arayle-street
Oxford-street
St. Thomas's Hospital
Mackenzie and Smith
A. Grant
King’s-Arms
Bridges-street
Covent-garden
Mouchet DE Godernaux
Burgoyne
Harcourt
Kingston
Lohow Ney Hales
Earl of Rochford
Burgoyce
Cunyngham
A. Douglas
T. Graham
Earl Cholmondeley
Ed. Foley
Frank
Seandith
Hon
T. Shirley
W Crofts
Feale
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