Damaging letter extracts and London notices from a 1770s period
Extracts from Paris dated August 7 and July 23 report royal reception refusals and court reprimands. A London scene recounts a drowning accident in la Rue de la Comedie, a christening at Kamini Ostroff for Catharine-Charlote, and lavish gifts to the Empress’s court. Includes naval and political notes, indictments, assizes, and local arrests. mentions Admiral Elphinstone, Po mpl et, Wesdley, and various clergy appointments and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Rue de la Comedie
Chatillon
Peterfourt
Cathcart
Great Britain
Russia
Kaminoi-Ostroff
Catharine-Charlote
Thackery
Count Panin
Countess of Werronz
Countess of Worrentoff
Panin
Rufsia
Elphinstone
English East-India Company
Czarina
Earl Pomfret
Sudbury
Pope's Twickenham Villa and Its Shifting Fame
A correspondent visits Pope’s Twickenham villa now owned by Sir William Stanhope. The piece contrasts Pope’s simple lawn and grotto with modern additions, noting two new grottoes, expanded gardens, and the clash between pastoral retirement and lavish taste. The writer cites Pope’s poems and Swift’s praise, warns of aesthetic turnover, and reflects on the site’s enduring poetic aura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Pope
Apollo
Swift
Gay
Prior
Arbuthnot
Cole
William Stanhope, Bart
Earl of Chesterfield
London
Twickenham
Richmond
Thames
Kensington
Pope
Notice of East India Company General Court Apr 1771
East India House announces a General Court of the United Company to elect 24 directors. The meeting will be at Leadenhall Street on Wednesday April 1771. Voting requires six months of residence in the voter’s own name and rights, per parliamentary act. No other qualification permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union-cout
Oxford-road
Rich. Machell
Queen’s College, Oxford
Earl of
Symondsbury
William Denzilae
Bridport
Dorset
Jenny Knight
Croning
Catenton-street
Naik
Drurylane
Hoo
Hertfordshire
Thomas Brand
Oakhampton
Bridget
John Beard
Paxhill
Sussex
Mills Bewicke
Calverley Bewicke
Clapham
Southampton
William Reeves
Bishopgate-street
Bishopsgate-street
Berrymen
Burton
Jermyn
Jermyn-it@e"” Mr. Smith
Peruke
Pope
Plendid
Maz
Lendon Museum
East India House
United Company of Merchants of England
East Indies
Leaden-hall
York Meeting on Petition to the Throne in September
A notice from York invites gentlemen clergy and freeminders to attend an assembly room gathering on Tuesday September 25 at 12 oclock to discuss the late Petition to the Throne and consider further measures. Signers include Geo Armitage Duncombe Cavendish and Wyvill among many others. The document also contains horse race information for Brentwood Essex with race rules and entry details.
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Paris
Lvant
Marseilles
William Wesdley
Leeward Islands
West Indies
York
Baron-Smythe_dford
Smith
Westminster Bridge
Shrewsbury
John Jones
Edward Evans
Thomas Williams
Peter Smith
William Walph
Margaret Thamas
County of
Geo. Armitage
Duncombe
J. Cavendish
B. Far
Wm. Weddell
J. Farrer
Nath. Cholmley
Steph. Croft
J. Grimston
Childers Walbanke
John Dalton
Joseph Williamson
Brent Wood
Essex
Warley Common
Brentwood
Tha
Cat
Magazine Advert Promises Embellished Needlework and Harpsichord Music
On Saturday the 1 of September next will be published, price six-pence, embellished with a curious frontispiece showing a Lady in fashion. The cover and attire are described as new and aygid, with a needlework pattern regarded as worth more than the price. A new fan set for harpsichord and voice is added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wheble
Paternofter Row
Great Britain
Ireland
Propesa
Haberdathers
J. Murray
J. Bett
Exeter
Change
Strand
S. Bladon
Paternufter-row
C. Etherington
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Honduras
Commierce
Wilson
Bondoh
Darrington
Reed
Ditto
Clyde
Jenny
Hozgart
Antigua
Cassandra
Cunningham
St. Kitt’s
Hero
Scott
Jamaica
Southampton Row
Grove
Ah Editha
Matrum Optima, Mulierum Amantissima, Vale
William Stanhope
Mr. Pope
Lord Clare
Stanhope
Crown Inn
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