Anecdote on Treaties and Language in Cromwell Era
A fragmented letter recalls Oliver Cromwell’s disdain for Englishing treaty terms, praising Broghill while lamenting the Royalist custom of French phrasing. The writer condemns Anglophone pretensions, urges a bilingual balance, and hints at shifting to London to finalize terms on the Knees, as the Protector’s legacy provokes reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Oliver
Broghill
Boyle
Tome
London
Oliver Whither
Rom
Vesuvius eruption omen and naval actions reported
Briefs describe Vesuvius venting fire indicating likely eruption. News from Paris Genoa Dublin notes a Turkish clash off Rhodes with a ship’s captain blowing his vessel. Reports detail harbor seizures, storm impacts near Veardun with sheep losses, and social notices including a mayoral riding date and local marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nail
France
Tys
Sony Vesuvius
Malta
Rhodes
Genoa
Pinelli
Capraia
Bonifatio
Paris
Plate
Veardun
Port News from Falaguth and Arrivals in Falmouth and London
A crowded maritime note reports Falaguth and Wil ridge arriving Polly from Falmouth in New England, Prince of Wales from Fowey, Venus from London for Senegal, Tris tram from South Carolina for London, and Industry from London for Dublin. Several ships arrive at Gravesend and Southampton, with updates on sailings, pilots, and dock activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port- News
Falaguth
Funery
Polly
Wilridge
Falmouth
New England
Prince of Wales
Hill
Fowey
Gowes
Gate
Venus
Foster
London
Senegal
Tristram
Shand
South
Carolina
Lonson
Industry
Brooker
Dublin
Southampton
Fuly
Nelly
Crawford
Ajloa
Mary
le Sueur
Exeter
Guernsey
Galtienne
Maria Catharina
Joufett
Moleunes Jan
Baronope
Dumaresque
Brith
Deal
Ball
South Cyroling
W. Gravesend
Calais
Calais Pac- Aet
Clarabut
Louisa
Cornew
Shipping names from various ports and destinations text
A fragmented list of ship names and captains linked to multiple origin and destination points. Mentions Jamaica Antigua Dunkirk Jersey Bristol London Philadelphia Maryland Virginia Barbadoes New York Boston and other places with various owners and vessels. The passage reads like a register of arrivals or master names rather than a narrative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calaiss
Prine
Wales
Wilson
Antigua
London
Carter
Jamaica
Industry
Wingate
St.Kits
Petwith
Forth
Ostend
Alexander
Pollard
Dunkirk
Justitia
Lewis
South Carolina
Marquis
Granby
Blake
Phillips
Bristol
Redhead
Smith
York
Berton
Ditto
New York
Graham
Intosh
Granades
Friendship
Mackey
Hope
Goldsmith
Christendom
Bernard
Itto
Britannia
Elizabeth
Mary
Covell
Mary, Moores
Boston
Bristol Packet
Bartlet
Fanny
Boyle
Dublin
Success
Watson
Anchor
Michaelson
Chiiianfand
Bridget
Brewer, Jr
Gran
Letter on Public Reviews by a Humble Scholar
The writer, Rev. Mr Glasbrook of Rounds, Northamptonshire, defends private discourse against public publication and thanks a Sir for favorable opinion of his defense of mutulation. He criticizes reviewers as irritable, poorly informed, and driven by paymasters, claiming their judgments reflect one person. He pledges continued devotion and signs as Robert Houeton of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of York
Spa
Brunswick
Princess of
Brunwick
Harwich
Duke of Devonshire
Piccadilly
France
Italy
Charles O'Neil
Chace Castle
Ireland
House of Commons
House of Lords
Glasgow
Spithead
Zeolys
Caryfort
Rous
Bengal
Lord Clive
Lord Camden
Cape
England
Royal Exchange
Robinson
Gresham Committee
Widgins
Black Friars Bridge
Fagpeysters
Bank End
Southwark
Sout
Baltendo
Cornhill
Esa Bishop Gate
Hole Street
Nasrawest
Sampel Falconer
St. Michael Baffithaw
St. James
Pool
Dorsetshire
Henry Ford
Trinity College
Cambridge
Wek Hefferton
York
Foxholes
Ryal
Mr. Sweeting
St. John’s College, Cambridge
Hatherly
Stafford
Litchfield and Coventry
Cowper’s Court
Egan
Westminster
Mowbray
George Maffey
Ely
Pulteneyftreet
Basie
Gerrardftreet
Soho
Iill-Street
Col
John Mordaant
Earl of Peterborough
Earl
West Ham
Essex
Peter Sanderson
Hamburgh
Gerrard-street
Peter du Canes
Duke's Court
St. Martin’s Lane
General Furbar
Regiment of
Foot Guards
Ark- Sameny
Turner
Thursday
Samuel Fisher
Clement's
Mn Jonathan Tristram
Ash
Stafford Row
Commission of Peace
Liberties of
Red Lyon-street
Holborn
Thomas Callington
Jamaica
Bombay Tom
East Indies
Ronje
Paletto
Newman-street
Charlotte Chapel
Oxford Road
Salisbury
Cox
Seattle
West- India
King Edward Stairs
Lambeth
Malta
St. Aes's
Glasbrook
Rounds
Northamptonshire
Roberf Houeton
Rondon
Rolton-fittet
Deplorable Tax Freedom Debate On Constitutional Governance
Fragmentary old political diatribe arguing that true liberty requires no taxes beyond popular consent and outlining fear that representatives may betray citizens. Critiques constitutional monarchy, Parliament’s role, and dangers of corrupt power expanding Crown authority, urging vigilance against onerous laws.
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Merss
England
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Jay
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Rey
Halifax
Jesais
Faunouth
Cleradne
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