News from London and Cambridge Crime Waves and Fire
A collection of late 18th century notices reports robberies around Trumpington Hauxton Whittlesford and Cambridge. Also details deadly accidents fires robberies and trials in London including the Fleet Street area and Old Bailey. Maritime movements include ships Prince Edward and Henrietta with cargo exports and arrivals while local officials change posts and a notable election occurs at a Walsingham school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Newling
Alderman
Halted
Newling
Pali
Haggis
Trumpington
Hauxton
Parkinson
Newton-hill
Thomas Thorne
Whittlesford
Hilde
Granchester
Clapham
Surry
Broomer
Murdoch Breomer
Arcle
Lombard-street
Richard Johnson
Petticoa-lane
Pell
Gutter-lane
Prices of Bank Stock and Commodities Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR listing prices and stock names including Old Ann New Ann Ditto Cre Bank Rede foggy figures and dates. The readable items show 1-4th, 1726, 75 and references to India with unclear context. The incomplete text suggests a market or financial page itemizing securities and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Bank Rede
Confol
Ito India
Dialogue on Peace and Empire with a Cocoa Tree Courtier
A dramatic dialogue between a Cocoa Tree Courtier and an Antigallican Citizen debates a lasting peace and British expansion. They clash over the value of conquered territories and reliance on treaties with France and Spain, arguing about Minorca Dunkirk and Louisiana while noting the cost of war and potential rivals in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafour
Granada
St. Vincent
Dominica
Tobago
Sensg
Norche Imyporcane
Minorca
Dunkirk
Spain
East
West-Indies
Africa
Europe
Beft
Louisiana
North Anzriza
New Orleans
Mississippi
Martinico
Guadalupe
Miarigalance
St. Lucia
Rhein
Aix la Chapel
Monsieur Rugout
St. Domingo
A Compliment to Younger Clergy and Band Use Recommendation
Judy D discusses the clergy of the metropolis, expressing hope for their welfare and urging the use of bands when unemployed in offices. The text notes gowns and bands as distinctions now laid aside, implying a shift from parish distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy D&ecorum
Hope
Acrostic laments a doomed mate and steadfast resolve
Convincd of his merit I find his form engravd in mind. Begs to restore reason and see him once more. Despair ends as I vow not to repine and to resign to another, the man once wished to be mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucas
Hoye
Booker
Royal Exchange
Mr. Meres
Baily
W. Lowther
M.D
Toeie M.dicin
Macena
Doctour
Haven-Garden
Crott’s
Shoe-Lane
Eber-street
Paillet’s
Sydney ’S Alley
Princesftree
LeicestersBelds
Ostor
Phurshays
Crof
Archer’s Elixir Warchou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zelle
Hanau
I Loudin
Whitehall
Charles Lechmere
Efa
Robert Frampton
Highgate
London
Straford
Bow
Orce
Whitechapel
Kemmington
Haynes
Fleet Jane
Downs
Prince Edward
Chatham
Woolwich
Henrietta
Hill
Lifton
Dover
Berborough
Douglas
Holland
West Indies
Fan
St. Kitts
Young
Pomona
Hunter
Iloop
E.s.b
Drury Lane
Goventgarden
Hay- Market
Drury-Lane
Covent-Garden
Loncon-Bridge
Stariday
Tuchiay Monarg
T-Hal Bank An
India Fonds
Prem
Long Ann
Sc. James’s
France
Perks
Florida
Belidss Chais
Saina
Laiust
Adicu
Marenans
Mr. Cave
W.ft Sminfield
Mr. Shere
Balhyp's Court
Ailesbury Strees
St John’s
Squerey
Red Lion
Terresham Coure
Mr. Baily
Levdenkza't Street
F.ftulas
Char
John Neron
Smithfield
Hworth
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