Depicted Tolls and Duties on British Imports in 1790s Bill
A long record outlines proposed duties and surcharges on imported goods into Great Britain including rum spirits sugar tobacco and wine. It details added duties per gallon per hundredweight and tonnage plus stamp duties and thresholds for English England Wales and Berwick upon Tweed as part of a parliamentary act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Great Briain
Ailavecur
America
George
Ford
Great Britain
England
Fae Ee
Great-Britain
Seasland
Shyeas
Feas
Drisaia
Wales
Berwick Upon Tweed
Seatiend
Bereick
Loodun
Westminies
Burwick
London
Weilmianier
Berwick
Tweed
Ieee
Petion
Geex- Bs
Cie Ghier
Common Beggars Stirs Anger Over City Beggar Scene
The letter laments public begging in London describing beggars in rags and exposed wounds during ceremonies. It condemns the spectacle, notes passersby observing deformity, and calls for remedy to prevent mischief and restore order in the metropolis.
Old Bailey IntelligEnce Admits King’s Pardon to Convicted Felons
The Lord Mayor Recorder and aldermen grant the King’s pardon to many prisoners with conditions to transport to New South Wales for life spared. Several defendants fear death or punishment, with one maiden child mentioned for court action. the court adjourns to next January, amid murmured mercy and remorse.
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Newmnn
le Mesurier
Shaffs
Joseph Philips
Thomas Alesalder
Henry Jones
James Betts
George Cooke
the Keown
Silas Newton
William Barbridge
James Bigge
James Sullivan
Thomas Ducklin
Mary Tabor
New South Wales
Nicholas Dake
David Beaithwae
Richarding
Ann Jackson
Sne- Court
Stace
Fragmentary account of violent deaths and boxing crimes near Vicar Lane
The fragment recalls brutal killings and boxing-related violence near Vicar Lane in Keeda. It notes many births around 1400 in the area, describes oak wood and dunes, and mentions two individuals hospitalized after a camp attack with casualties. The text is garbled but depicts rural crime and public disorder.
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Vicar Lane
Keeda
Thas
Vicas
Local Court Records Showriots and Commitments
A chaotic note records a batch of committals and arraignments including Willise fain tied to Grif Catharine Bredi for commining and vigien, and William Freeman on the bench of Richard Harman for galing a hat. Ann Rhodes and servants faced charges at Mrs Robert Dal’s custody with property misappropriations. David Margen was confined on suspicion of theft of a handkerchief from Neilen.
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Wiltaas
Apomotos
Aed Nicholas
Hgrs
Willise
Grif
Catharine Bredi
Mac Culock
Ies
Eviantt
Ile
Sities
Fife
Wiliam Freeman
Richard Harman
Berjomin
Buffet
Ify
S. Oy
Tobbe
Ann Rhodes
Pitrs
Robert Dal
David Margen
Neilen
Treatise on Scars and Diseases by Spilsbury Druggist Ad
A fragmentary 18th century notice touts Spilsbury's Drs remedies and a treatise on the scurvy gout and related illnesses. It lists George Bopher Lee Webster Gilman and others as contacts with prices and cures offered in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bopher Lee
George
Felfor
Soe Strord
Webster Gilman
Betis Rechesler
SpilBury
Panorh
Great Britain
Gore Exchange London Corn and Grail
Gore Exchange in London reports on corn prices and grail trading amid market activity in the city. Street traders monitor fluctuations in grain values and related commodities as the market opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore _Exchange
London
High Water at London Bridge
Water levels rose rapidly at London Bridge early this morning. Local watchers reported flooding on approaches and brief traffic disruption as authorities alerted residents to potential overflow risks. No injuries or evacuations reported as of press time.
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London Bridge
Thoughts on Taxation and Crusoe Era Editorial
Thoughtful fragment from an 18th century style pamphlet criticizing taxation and a scheme for increased taxation. Printed for John Stockdale with decorative engravings and a Robinson Crusoe Life and Strange Adventures featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stock Lale
Pictaditty
Pablohad
Robinson Crusoe
Pscaadrons Valance
Orginal
Berta R
Stewart
Medlasd
Robinson Cruso G
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Scotland
Fens
Britain
Aera
Cacy
OLD Bailey Intelli Gence
Kurd
Gomer
Mame Ph Peri
Maritauar
Spilsbury
Strins
Kent
Beth
Comets
Mary Tims
Wabarabie
Peer BF
Ate
Gilaan
Rochas
Maha
L- Perjee
Dam
Sir
Williym Qing
Brom
Erage
Bailey Fees
Daniel DE Foe
George Chalmers
Mr. Stock
Rockdale
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