Petition Against Tythe Taxes Urges Parliamentary Reform
In a 1772 plea from Old Grange, Fas. the author argues tythe fees oppress farmers, detail the historic abuses, and demand Parliament reform to relieve landholders. The piece urges farmers to petition, present grievances, and seek a balanced taxation system aligning church revenues with landholding realities.
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Rome
Moses
Israel
John
Innocent
London
Charles the Second
Mr. Young
England
Rockingham
King of Prussia letter reacts to November plot
Warsaw December 21. The King of Prussia replies with high regard for the monarch’s safety after the Nov 3 assassination attempt. The note condemns the conspiracy, calls for European unity against the perpetrators, and expresses hope for swift restoration of the king’s health and friendship. Also noted are Liege election results favoring Francis-Charles, Duke of Velbruck, and assorted fleet and political updates from Britain and Spanish ports.
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Europe
Spain
Pacific
Baftelgeta
Bret
Toulon
Carthagena
Duke of Cumberland
Carltorn House
Windsor
Lord Camden
St. Stephen’s Chapel
York
Sears
Lord Mansfield
Jesty
Customs
Martin’s Lane
Tower-hill
Willow Walk
Tothillfields
Westminster
Salop
Herrington
Boycott
Aaustin Friars
Elizabeth Townsend
Jonathan Townsend
Chauncy Townsend
Gloucester
Thomas Branch
Edinburgh
Peebles
Selkirk
Lanerk
Linlithgow
Sir Janes Cockburn
Bart
Newcastle
Deal
Wind N
Nevis
Nabcy
Henderson
St. Abe’s
Betty
Dudridge
Lisbon
Downs
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Lawortorpars
Great Britain
Old Grange
Holland
Warsaw
Ansterdam
Maestricht
Principality of Liege
Francis- Charles
Velbruck
Cheminon
Herbaye
Prince Clement of Saxony
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