Attacks on Ministry Over Falkland Island Policy
The writer denounces the UK government, accusing ministers of cowardice and tyranny at home while seeking power abroad. They condemn the seizure of a king’s frigate and the Port Egmont dispute as misused orders and warn that an elite plot aims to turn Britain toward absolute monarchy. The piece laments the nation’s decline from George II’s era to today and urges a free constitutional response.
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Port Egmont
Falkland’s
Spain
Gibraltar
Jamaica
England
George the Second
Proposals to put Bibles in hands of soldiers and sailors
A letter to the London Evening Post discusses Francis’s idea to place Bibles with the poor military, urging support and broader aid for sailors. It critiques the Address to the Clergy and Graduates, warns against antitrinitarian trends, and praises clergymen and scholars including Bishop Conybeare, Archdeacon, and Professor Rutherforth.
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Francis
Mr. Hanway
Eldiery
Conybeare
Rivington
Hell
Phileleutherus Oxenienis
P.S
Sherlock
Tom Thumb
Rutherforth
Bec
No King Can Be Truly Religious Without Time and Proof
A Printer argues that royal character must be judged by time not praise. He doubts the present King’s religious stature, citing ministerial corruption and public conduct as tests of true virtue. He warns against hurried judgments and insists character emerges only after a ruler’s reign ends.
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Solon
Lydia
An E Codot on a London Marriage Debate
General S t contemplates marrying his present lady. Lord M f d, kin to the general, hesitates to share an opinion. He warns two reasons to drop the match: risk of cuckoldry by Macaroni and the impossibility of recovering damages after already divesting funds.
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S—t
M—f—d
Day of creation fixed for eighteenth of December
The letter ends with a formal note from Rowland Holt, dated the eighteenth of December, indicating a fixed day of crestion or creation. The text reflects a ceremonial or formal communication with devotion.
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Rowland Holt
Illustrious Felicitations and Court Gossip for Mrs By
A long letter of felicitation to a new Dutchess mocks married life and courtly habits with humorous satire. It recounts a noble husband’s playful temper, theatrical talents, and amorous nature, then covers society news including Windsor visits, alleged court intrigues, prizes, and university petitions.
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Zoz
Stomach Pills and Pectoral Lozenges Advertised in London
Public notice advertises Stomach Pills by Mr Speediman at Pins Apps Strand London for indigestion and bilious colic with refunds if no relief. Pectoral Lozenges of Tolu by T Greenough at Ludgate Street claim to ease coughs hoarseness and lung issues, touting Balsam of Tolu. Counterfeit danger noted with 1760 King’s Bench verdict. genuine boxes bear Rectoral Lozenges prepared by T Greenough and BALSAM of TOLU inscription.
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Speediman
Arovd Street
Strand
London
Tolu
T. Greenough
King’s Arms
Lucgatestreet
W. Bayley
Cockipurtteer
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
Mr. Purdie
North Parade
Bach
Whart
King’s Bench
Ludgate-ftract
Balsam
Toll
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House of Commons
L S. d
Pope Andrew Chaigneau
Henry Meredyth
London Evening Post
Sir
Ae Hs
The
London Evening Pott
County of
Suffolk
Stow-market
Postscript
Londo UN
Madam
Rudy
Tom Price
Varzet
Notentiment
Duke
Deke
Duke of Cumberland
Luttrells
Lord Irnham
Duke and Duchess of Cumberland
Windsor
Rerisaage
Cox
Minorca
Carter
Leghorn
Algiers
Peter Dennis
Guildhall
Cheshire
Shropshire
University of Cambridge
Greece
Rome
Conway
Warwick-street
Pall-Mall
Sheriff Wilkes
Deptford
Brown
Beadle
Tottenham
Middlesex
Dunstable
Anne Haslam
Zachariah Foxall
Athford
John Carlile
Davenhill
Lilington
Bath
Captain Hodges
James Hodges
Fanny Deane
Robert Deane
Pantheon
Spa
Wedneiday
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