Tyranny and Religion in Despotic Government
A polemic review condemns despotic power from Morocco to the Ottoman realm, arguing tyranny corrupts virtue and religion presumes authority. It laments slavery, denounces tyrants, and warns liberty must be defended against military rule and undemocratic authority. It cites Europe, Asia, and the Americas to urge vigilant liberty.
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Asia
God
Pringes
Miley
Morocco
Church of
Paradise
Yurdy
America
Europe
Gene Ee
SS Pether
England
Letter to the Office of the London Evening Post
A Plymouth letter dated August 16, 1778 appeals to the London Evening Post, praising public spirit and urging support for a large injured corps and an old customer as a crisis unfolds.
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Plymouth
Promotion urged after Keppel victory in naval letter
A public letter to the Earl of Sandwich questions whether Keppel’s victory over the French fleet has yielded naval promotions. The writer urges timely advancement, warns against relying on aging officers or literary favorites, and emphasizes the war’s seriousness and need for vigorous leadership. The piece frames promotion as essential to the nation’s defense.
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Keppel
Verses on Returning to Town from the Isole Whcart
A poem reflecting farewell to the Isle of Wight and Isle native ties as the speaker returns to urban life. It contrasts tranquil rural scenes with crowded streets and artful empire, noting tears, longing, and a shift from nature’s charms to city noise. See this paper, June 20.
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Phace
Delia Inspires a Muse Driven Verse by Tavok
A verse fragment invokes Delia as a muse who can calm discord and inspire a love-taught song. The speaker praises Delia's charms and superior grace, while invoking Heaven-descended muse imagery and lyrical longing.
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Arle
Delia
W. S
Firing reports and fleet movements across European ports
Letters from Cadiz note General de Cevallos expedition arrival with four ships of the line to join the grand fleet. Boston packet says Count d Estaing fleet was expected by July 2. Fabry squadron hindered by winds but destination unknown near Toulon. Berlin reports German troops seizing towns including Landau and Reichstadt. Paris notes Bref fleet to sea, five lieutenant generals appointed to command districts, Chartres arrival prompts war council and Brest fleet deployment.
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Holland
Flanders
Madrid
Cadiz
General de Cevallos
Bourdeaux
Fuly
Boston
Count d’Est
Bishopricks
Baron de Warmier
Alsace
Marquis de Langeac
Count de ‘Thiars
Picardy
Paris
Duke de Chartres
Brest
Duchatfault
Count de Gui
The Brest fleet sails as war drums resound in London
London notes a renewed war mood with the Brest fleet out, Dover and North Sea fears, and lines about government plans. Privateers, prize captures, and naval preparations surge as prices for linen rise in Ireland and the King’s ships parade in harbour.
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London Evening Post
Earl of Sandwich
My Lord
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Whcart
Portscript
Duke of Dorset
Lord Mansfield
Scotland
Dublin
Britain
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Gravesend
Knowland
Grenada
Beal
Kenny
Grifin
Downs
Amphitrite
Cruize
Buffalo
Seaford
Grasshopper
Swift
Knights of the Garter
Peckham
Thames
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County of Essex
Chelmsford
Warley Common
Chelmsford Common
Ipswich
John Gravenor
Cambridge
Thomas Bond
Addenbrooke’s Hospital
John Farlow
Whittred and Bentham
Stephen Harrison
Collins
Alderman Farlow
Martindale
Edwards
Corke
Westminster Bridge
Twe
Tatis
South Sea Stock
Consol
New
Navy Assurance
O.anium
Indignatus ix
Amar
Exland
Wales
Walles
L Ndon
Westminster
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