Plan for discharging the national debt by Taxes
A Cranbourn-alley letter proposes universal taxes on age over thirty, entertainment frequencers, dogs, lawyers, pawnbrokers, publicans, and horse or dog keepers to extinguish the national debt, plus penalties on pen sions and royal retinues. It argues taxes could reduce principal in years. Other letters critique Wilkes on military force in executions and defend Sheriff’s stance.
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Generay
Evening Post
Jone Cadler
Cranbourn-alley
England
Scotland
Ireland
Roca
Rojpog
Mr. Wilkes
London
Stephen Theoilire
Vaillactt
S. T. Janssen
Wilkes
Commons
Willian Gika
Livérpool
Apork F
Liverpool
W.H
GrBson
Forroyy
Monty
Belbee Das
Howser
Opinion on London Lord Mayor election and anti corruption appeal
A citizen letter urges Londoners to choose a Lord Mayor with courage and constitutional resolve to combat corruption. It compares civil naval and military leadership, recalling past campaigns and demanding that seniority rules yield to a fit leader for national welfare. The piece ends with an anecdote about Wilkes in Calais discussing liberty.
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London
Ayor
la Wooden
Patton
England
Minorca
St. Cas
Port L'Orient
Lord Macor Whale
Hawke
Tam
Wilkes
Calais
Paris
Prince of Craif
Fulgeét
Contemporary Threats to City Leadership and Hidden Plots
A fragment from a historic editorial harshly criticizes local electors and the mayoral race, alleging public ignorance and citing wild accusations about plots dating back to Titus Oates. The piece mocks conspiratorial discourse and questions the fate of the country amid sensational claims.
Frenchmen Seen in Guitare Day of Week Famine Rumor
A fragment notes Frenchmen seen in Guitare during a day of week famine rumor. The writer mentions danger and perils, with ref to a detector delivering intelligence and a warning from a very humble servant. The passage reflects anxious speculation and seeks verification.
Intelligence Extraordinary From Lever Fran Reading
Extract warns that Scottish counsels may prevail and urges vigilance against ministerial plots. It threatens letters from Edinburgh Rome and Paris that would shake rulers. The writer predicts future revelations and ominous events including the death of a prominent figure, a royal scandal, and a fire on the Thames.
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Britain
Edinburgh
Rome
Paris
Thames
Fragmentary Letter to the Editor on English Naval Fleet 1588
A partial letter to the Editor discusses Elizabethan naval preparations against the Spanish Armada, listing ships and merchants supplying fittings all across England. It notes various tenders, frigates, and craft contributed by cities like London and Exeter, with references to uniforms, ranks, and a society focused on civilizational reform.
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General Evening Post
Hiferi
Elizbeth
Tee Majety
Cis
Lonton
Bett
Barnstple
Exeter
Plymouth
Lord
Henry ‘Seymraan
England
William
Pjundee
Women in Ancient Societies under Male Authority
The text discusses gender roles in ancient and primitive societies, arguing that women faced systematic subordination. It cites warfare, reproduction, and domestic duties as core burdens, notes women’s exclusion from political or economic ownership, describes slave-like status in various cultures, and cites historical observations on male dominance and the limited agency of women across multiple regions.
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New World
Peleneicutis
Pylos
Ruth
Boaz
Gan
The Beggar Opera at The Theatre Review
A September piece on The Beggar Opera praises Mr John Gay and the work's merit, noting its revival by the Dawktty LaAve Theatre and its impact on English theatre. The review highlights its witty, poignant entertainment and its role in reviving public interest in theatrical culture.
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Dawktty
LaAve Theatre
Jobn-Gay
London
England
Scotland
Ireland
Cntoné Teafoi
Dhrysane Theatre
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Bvanne
Poser
Yenden
Crasby
Titus Oates
Dirdhey
Asta
Lord T
Intal
Sous Millar
Eqs Praxyor
Legis Ant
University of Lagi Vigogw
Brite
Commodore Byron
Mibrmsus
Davages
Cape of Good Hope
Benin
Africa
Chialdo
Agabia
Society of Gentlem EM
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