Longitude at Sea and Minute Details of Navigation
A letter discusses Sir Chern’s idea on European weakness and urges a strong ministry to pressure Bourbon courts for justice to Canadians and Manila’s conquerors. It argues for vigilance against France and Spain, citing Cromwell and stressing readiness for potential war to honor the king and country. Aug. 30, 1755. INDOLENS.
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Chern
Europe
Bos Suart
Manilla
Great Britain
France
Cromwell
Suffex
Caffie-Heaufey
Indolens
London Evening-Post
Ddr
Richard Locke
Jemmy Twitcher Petition to the Throne in Verse
A fragmented verse letter protests royal authority, pledging fealty to the throne while accusing treachery by others. The speaker, identifying as THANE, claims perpetual loyalty and seeks reconciliation by kissing the king's hands and hoping for honorable commission.
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Jemmy Twitcher
Trane
The Little Mares A N W Song From A Lost Folio
A fragmented verse piece titled The Little Mares A N W Song. It presents a satirical and musical dialog with references to London scenes Ludgate Hill and Shetland. The text parodies old folk tunes and hints at political or social satire with recurring refrains about a “little Mare” and figures in London.
Encouragement from the London Evening Post Readers
The paper thanks its readers for support and assurances it will remain useful and entertaining. It asks subscribers to send orders to news carriers or the printer and promises corrections if mistakes occur. Advertisements and notices are accepted at ALMON, bookseller and stationer, opposite Burlington House in Piccadilly.
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Peper
London Evening Post
Almon
Bookfeller
Statiner
Burlington House
Piccadilly
London News Briefs from a Turbulent Week in 18th Century Times
Reports from London describe a potential royal provision for younger royal family members next session, while Whas declines a government post. From Innsbruck comes word of the late Emperor’s remains to Vienna for an imperial funeral. Paris letters claim the Bishop of Alais is banished to the Cevennes amid pamphlets against him. Senegal notes claim France built two forts north of Cape Verde to aid violence against England. Court replies from Versailles are awaited after treaty infringements. Rumors speak of a naval expedition off Africa and a plan to subsidize shipping built in American colonies for sale in Europe. Constantinople gossip mentions Khan of the Taitais payments to the Grand Szeunor. Newcastle mail hints trade concerns and wage disputes among shipowners. Urban illnesses rise with fevers and inflammations. a Petticoat Lane woman dies after barber-surgery bleeding. A horseman kicks a worker. several ships enter or depart ports, listing cargoes and arrivals at Shields, Deal, and the Downs. Notable marriages, deaths, and local accidents fill the rest of the bulletin.
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Constantinople
Tyne
York
London
Petticoat-lane
Wilcox
Farrier
Oxford Road
St. George’s Hospital
Portugal
Carolina
New England
West Indies
Dunkirk
St. Kit’s
Providence
Scott
Adliters Dam
Endeavour
Ward
Shields
Deal
Camedown
Belligrr
Flyn
Leghetns Loreta
Poultney
Africa
New Success
Bower
Hamburgh
Buttels Prudent Fine
Bogie
Carthagena
Diana
Verbes
Ireland
Grodwin
Kenny
Luben
Minerva
Barnes
Newfoundland
Manf
Fragmentary OCR weather note near London Bridge?
Fragmented text mentions water at London Bridge and times in morning and afternoon with illegible terms. No clear event, date, or reliable entities beyond vague location hints and inaccurate times.
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Jondon Bridge
Tomosew
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Aliuje
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Ueir
Lizard
Cape Henrys
Virginie
Locke
Virginia
England
Cape Henry
Loucke
Mr. Locke
Euclid
Meres
ing-Post
Witneses
Tryals
Yuries
C. Justrittra
India
Alazre
Ludgate Hill
Shetland
Aus
Barie
Lonnon
Paris
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Danube
Vienna
Nnar
Alais
Bristol
Senegal
Cape Vard
South Shields
Scu H Shields
John Pearson
Battocks
Hexham
John Robson
Newbrough
R. Eirington
Anick
Pirie Peak
Sona Sea
Nico Old An
Dirks New Run
Pirie
An. Gichalp Bk
Anita A
Vitra Navy
Ici
Navy and View
Beare
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