Liberty, Faith, and the King's Law: A 18th Century Polemic
Debating civil obedience and monarchy, the author argues for reverence toward God and lawful governance, condemns tyranny, and praises constitutional England. He urges Britons to preserve liberty by virtue, resist Pretender claims, and honor past sacrifices while warning against arbitrary power and Catholic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Iseur Ain Makig
France
Order of the Knights of the Thistle
London
Bonhaviour of a Gentleman Questioned by a Humble Servant
A historical letter fragment discusses merit and fit for vacancy in a public role. The writer OlivER ORCHARD endorses a candidate described as able warm steady and inflexible in rights advocacy, addressing Sam with deference about proper appointment. The phrasing reflects formal period dialogue and concerns governance.
Indemnifications Paid to Crown Creditors In Six Percent
Reports from Madrid Naples and Genoa note the king orders six percent indemnifications paid this year on crown debts from the prior reign. Naples reports famine persists despite large corn imports and price gouging. The Duke of York is due. a palace is to be furnished in the suburb of Kinya for him. Genoa says eight hundred caies of corn shipped to Baía and London plate sent back. The Archibishop of York preaches at St James's on Easter, while a clerk and a vicarage appointment occur in Middlesex. A Leyden council member dies, and a Southwark porter dies after a heavy load. French and Iberian buyers import good butter to contrast with London prices. Berlin reports Prussian troops, and Madrid notes naval movements toward New Spain with a large fleet and channel patrols near Jersey and Guernsey. A Carolina actor company seeks Charlestown theatre players. Oroonoko arouses varied Indian chiefs’ reactions. Cowes reports rice shipping impact on local trade, Elfineur cites numerous ships. The Leighton arrives from Bristol. oats, cotton, silk shipments arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Madrid
Naples
Gulph
Duke of York
Kinya
Genoa
Baitia
London
Robert Drummond
York
St. James’s
Wight
St. Paul's
Wilfdon
Kingsbury
Nicholas William van Leeuwen
Burgomaire
Leyden
Holland
James Allcock
Southwark
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Portugueze
Berlin
Silesia
New Spain
Jersey
Guernsey
Carolina
Charlestown
Oroonoko
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Sound
Leighton
Bristol
Granadoes
Corsican Rebels Seize Ports Near Baitia
In Jamaicas Kingston on Feb 11, the Corsican rebels surprisedly took Brando and Biba longa, two ports within two leagues of Baitia, upsetting the city. They then moved to Algaidla, raising fears of further captures as plantation news reports also note a government appointment and several deaths. Richard Reynell named Secretary replacing Wiliam Langham. Thomas Beveridge and Joseph Haton pass away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaics
Richard Reynell
Wiliam Langham
Uloers
Thomas Beveridge
King Street
Joseph Haton
Trade Prices and Ship Movements in the Downs
A dated export and commodities listing notes rhythms of 18th century trade. It details exported goods such as rye, Portugal meal, Holland silver coin, Caribbean tobacco, and rum. Entries mention ships and captains, including the Royal Chaise and Fanny, with wind conditions, prices, and stock quotes alongside general market mentions.
Auction notice listing sale event on Monday the 23
To be sold by auction on Monday the 23 Dutane and the following premises are offered for sale as described in the notice. The auction will take place at the designated location with terms set by the seller. Interested bidders should prepare to participate.
Tilbury Water Promises Health Benefits Across Ailments
A historic notice extols Tilbury Water for heartburn piles scurvy eruptions and general weakness. It claims relief for pregnancy symptoms cough fluxes and stomach issues, praises strength and purity, gives dosage guidelines and mentions sellers and prices at Bristol and London coffee houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilbury
Bristol
Dr. Ances
J. Procherton
Boosfeller
Graveleti
N.B
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London Evening Post
Ireland
Old England
Alera
James I
Letty
Marenco Long Marston Moor
John Ocuiltree
Bob
Dumblane
Atlan Ramsay
Gill
Ion
Bath
J. Countryman
Prosus
Sam
Sir
Oliver Orchard
Loncen-Bra
Raillcies
Ua Kustos
Ti & Cou
Yeviews Sh
Mats
Lown
Norch
Royal Rachanse
Ali
Yclok
Riscu
Buflit
Watford
Hertfortilire
Stik
Demak
Lepin
Stanmore
Yd Ware
Nir
Street
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