Sheep Theft and Damages In 18th Century Letters
A fragmentary 1754 letter discusses sheep theft and damages from driving flocks to fairs, estimating charges of 2s 8d per sheep, with 1cwt weight per quarter and a halfpenny per pound tax on the public. It notes no benefits to Breeder, Giaher, or Butcher from detaining sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hants
Axti-Jobblr
Allen
Enfisn Candock
Militia
North Riding
County of York
Enfisn Pickerfaill
Goulion
Canterbury
Lork
St. James’s
Cambridge
Bennett
Pembroke Hall
Willson
Christ’s College
Zouch
Sevenson
Trinity College
Houlderton
St. John’s
Walker
Pr. Walker
Vinert Veritas
Wissecs and Co
Fragment of a London printer's complaint letter
A reader accuses a printer of extravagance and dishonesty over travel costs. The missive questions how the money was spent, suggesting possible spending on vice districts and demanding an honest accounting. The tone is accusatory and incredulous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Covent- Garden
Question on ECFE status and public service motives
A reader asks whether this is the ECFE now and, if not, why individuals remain employed in positions they are ill suited for. The inquiry questions if the nation’s advantages drive only personal gain rather than public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecfe
Meil From Holland Arrives in Petersourgh March 16
A mail from Holland reached Petersourgh on March 16. The envoys, identified as Everal Depirie, claim to represent Polands confidants seeking Imperial intercession to secure privileges and prerogatives before the approaching election of a King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meil
Holland
Petersourgh
Everal Depirie
Poland
General Prince Wolkonfty Heads Out for Unknown March
A dated dispatch notes General Prince Wolkonfty will set out tomorrow to command a troop body whose size and destination remain undisclosed. The report cites Copenhagen and March 15 with updates on envoys, royal introductions, and ongoing military planning, including fortresses and reforms under Count de la Lippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Wolkonfty
Copenhagen
Colby
London
Andueen
Mufon
Allist
Mr. Tiley
Great Briain
Francfort
Count de la Lippe
Grmany
Naples
Sicily
Italy
Genoa
Paris
Vesailles
Cambridge
Earl of Hardwicke
Warsaw
Cutavia
Poniatowsky
Graudentz
Dyet
Prussia
Poland
Lithuania
Hamburgh
Courland
Florence
Leghorn
France
Archibald Douglas
Duke Douglas of Scoland
Scotland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lonposn Evening Post
William Pitt
Briain
Bricen
England
Cruch
Britain
Pitt
Nor Bern
Ile Dpatrios
Lee
Lane
Ell
Breland
Han
William Simpson
James Deeping
Calcuta
Bengal
Amelia Campbell
Dugall Campbell
Sandell
Earl of Clanfure
James Street
Olvenor-Square
Newgate Market
Rosemary
Indica
Carolina
Straits
East Indies
Rufsia
Portugal
North America
Islands
Deal
Downs
Lyon
Byrn
Ceuta
Prince of Wales
Clake
Halifax
York
Berton
New York
Commerice
Johnson
Quebec
Prudence
Somerville
Anna Maria
Bourdeaux
Dean
Longworth
Rogers
Anne
Liverpoole
Vigurs
Montague
Waterer
Plymouth
William
Hunt
Poole
Hay-Market
Alessand
Drury-Lane
Covent-Garden
Iero
Mito India An
India
Scha
Navy & Vist
Long Ann
Hitt
Baldwin
Bookfeller
Jackson
Bookfell
St. James's
Screec
Lorder
Willony
Dublin
Taleriaa
Lune
Zephyr
Tibet
Batonaig
Frances
Provence Y Eamery
Ais
May- Cailles
Dad Feuten
T. Harrison
Warwick Lane
J. Rebsen
New Bend-Salt
Haa
Police
Alxander Povr
Pep Alfon
Greces
Troy
F.olberns
H Wodin
H Wiest
B. Whee
Je Rivington
R. Caliwia
Lb. Hawes
Clarke
Re. Sis
W. Tater
Richardson
T. Catln
Crowner
Te Lengnas
B. Law Aid Co
T. A C. Rivington
R. Wicky
Pure
S. i
Anc
Larua Octave
Julius Cesar
David Hume
Orice
A. Millar
Strand
S. Bladon
Paternofter
Great Britain and
F On
Theer
Lizabeth Johnson
St. Mary's, Lambeth
Pecito
Gace
Vauxhall
Europe
Indies
Parcess
Rothes
Crote’s
Shee- Lane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!