Farewell to Bork Fatway in 1778 Remembrancer Letter
An 1778 remembrancer note ascribed to William Henry Drayton, South Carolina, defends American independence. It denounces European enemies, vows to maintain liberty, and urges steadfast resistance against British domination. The fragment reflects fervent revolutionary rhetoric and calls France and Europe to respect American resolve.
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America
Europe
Sienesiies
Adlerita
France
Farewel
W.H. D
William Henry Drayton
South Carshiza
Look at home and awaken your political power
A rousing address urges the people to awaken to public abuses and corrupt power in Parliament. It argues kings and ministers misuse authority, pardons crimes, and erode liberties. The speaker condemns indifference, warns of divine wrath, and calls for citizens to reclaim control, reform the constitution, and hold rulers accountable.
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Pouiyn
Shack
Chofer
Tome
Imperial politics and naval news from Falmouth and Deal
Postscript suggests Count D Estaing may quit before New York and head to Boston or the Indian Islands, after seizing English vessels. Reports boast of ministerial scapegoats, court-martials for Keppel, and French privateers amid fleet movements. Also notes prize captures, fleet arrivals, royal housing critiques, bread prices, harvest hopes, and local notices.
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Count D’estaing
New York
Lord Howe
Admiral Byre
Boston
Epee Tee India Islands
General Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
America
Monsieur du Chaffault
Admiral Keppel
Fortune
Marseilles
Havre de Grace
Cayenne
Nantz
Fowey
Johnson
Pope’s Head Alley
Fletcher
Dunkirk
North Seas
Scotland
CONSISTENT WHIG ANSWER AND STOCK PRICES ADVERTISEMENT
A fragment lists stock prices and bank annuities with mixed figures and cents, followed by an advertisement for JACOB HEMET DENTIST promoting ESSENCE of PEARL and PEARL DENTIFRICE. It claims enamel-safe whitening and gum health, with wholesale and retail mentions in London.
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Jacob Hemet
Amelia
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
London
King Patent Cakes for Shining Liquid Blacking
By the King's Patent Cakes for making Shining Liquid Blacking for shoes and boots. Water activates to a glossy, pliable finish that resists stiffness and prevents snagging. Sold wholesale and retail in London by Bayley and others at multiple shops. Price 6d per cake. Label warns against counterfeits and fraud.
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Wil Bayley
Pete Famer
Haye Market
London
Bry John
Pelce
Perfus
Leadenhall Street
Jokin- Grosvenor
Perfus Mer
Tyrofile
Hulhorn
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-yard
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
Pridt
William*bay~ley
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Pompey
Postscript
Spain
England
Falmouth
Portsmouth
Amphitrite
Fupper
Arundel
Waterford
Elizabeth
Sarah
Shepperd
Dublin
Good Intent
Swan
Plymouth
Duck
Caddy
Weymouth
Lady Maria
Schamburgh
Charming Molly
Larvee
Unity
Sunderland
Downs
Brett Harbour
Richmond
Windsor
Queen’s
Deal
Hope
Bates
Flora
Herbert
Liverpool
Suffolk
Peggy
Rankin
Leghorn
Neptune
Hubbard
Ostend
Beford
Edinburgh
Carlisle
John M‘gee
Chislehurst
Kent
Richard Waller
Foot
Aratus
Consol
India
New Navy Assurance
The
London Evening Post
Hastings
Borfs
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