Defeat and Debate Mark Howe Era in Parliament
Fragmented report discusses Burgoyne, Howe, and Washington in the Saratoga context, with contrasts of bravery and cowardice. It notes preparations, espionage, and political disputes, including a plan to protect grammar schools from fraudulent trustees and a tale of a shimmering magical wand scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Raigoyne
Washington
Jerseys
Caress
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Ion
Ges
Sonia
Hilge
Ciaphinus Jaffie
Poléropas
Seevet Intelligines
Hunselt
Cheniber
W. Nuledeghi
Weil
George
Bay of Bilas
Lisbon
Solegal
England
Wales
Bisop
Phil Isaid
Telcol
Christmas Sermon and Public Notices in Early London
A fragment featuring a Christmas sermon urge for repentance and royal mercy, followed by notices of crimes, pardons, and court actions. It reports William Mikeaies alias Williams, charged for dealing in a dwelling, and a Leeds highwayman stealing around 3d from travelers, plus details for an Old Bailey trial and a bankruptcy auction of Samuel Penton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Sueligg
Yesterdday
William M‘ikeuaies
Aliss Wiliams
Jefferson
Lichfield Brey
Ann ‘Vabery
Salisfury-street
Serand
Old Bailey
Witliam Barland
Leeds
Redbure
Ghan‘eliot
John.tett
Dor
Gain
Bretty
High Court of ‘Chancery
Symond’s.Enn
Chancery-Lane
London
Samuel Penton
Algarkisié
Ocherch Alderchurch
Satterton
Lincoln
S. Chambers
Strand
Jamaica
Covent Garden
George Barnbwell
Fragmentary List of Philadelphia Merchants and Notables
A fragmentary historical note lists merchants and notable residents in Philadelphia during the late colonial period. Names include Thomas Wharton, Samuel Fisher, Owen Jones, Quaker figures, a preacher, a lawyer, and others such as Willian Diewer and Phineas. The text references loyalty factions and political tension surrounding the Congress and local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Howe
Philadelphia
Arei
Tireel Fite
Aravel
Thomas
Wharton Omas Fisher
Samuel, Fisher
Owen Jones
Quateve
Jobs Baridae
Jairg
Hatter
Kokimgniger
Gilpin
Thomias
Willian
Diewer ‘Smith
Thomas Coombe
Chif Willian
Phineas
Tamyer
Eee Afte
Terial
sAanetica
Biveramens
Scenes of Battle and Revolution in Burgoyne Era
The fragment recounts a staged oratorical display with dramatic depictions of British and American events. It mentions Burgoyne’s campaigns, General Howe, Arnold, and the strategic struggle around Ticonderoga, Derry, and Crown forces. The piece notes shifting fortunes, battles, and a grim portrayal of hanging as a stark closer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spenidit
Berry
Ticonderoga
Ldngth
Derry
Epidemic stomach gripe public appeal to London Post
A correspondent writes to Ye the Printer of the London Evening Post about a widespread illness called gistemper or stomach complaint. The author argues the issue affects nerves and general public welfare and urges practical discussion and public benefit over private relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Evening Post
Medical inquiry on chronic humoral disorder and remedies
An unnamed correspondent seeks guidance on a long described illness with hot acrimony of humours, nervous debility, aching joints, and irregular appetite. They request expert consensus on whether Curvy or hypochondriac, best remedies, and whether lime water or mercurial treatments suit, asking Northumbriensis for benevolent correspondence answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almett
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Sealey
Wil
Lavingston
Ranning
Lord George Germain
Fuccesses
Perry
Imark
Arnold
Frazer Wood
Essas
Jenkinson
Nashunterland
Hoyts
Charingcrofe
Cornhill
Oppo
Ste Bishopt
Ga Street
Janasty
Han
Ter
Cruik
Hani
Girat
Fee ‘Fimple
Senate
Bath
Devon
Tate
Benjamin Cess
Willance
New-Inn
Exeter
Bert Rei ‘Aunton
Sometict
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