Curious London pamphlet on politics and Jacobites
An Evening Post reader letter argues the Brunswick cause is best for Protestantism while dismissing Tories and Jacobites as unreliable. The writer recalls George's Coffee House era, defending Hanover support and recounts a bold ex pro Petroleum Protestant anecdote before signing as No Turn-Cogt.
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David M
House of Brunswick
Thane
Jenkinson
Jefferies
Lanthorn
James
Charles
Stuart
Murray
House of Hanover
Credat
Fudeus Apella
Haymarket
Utrecht
Grator
Cocrs
Anger and satire in Bath letters to the Duke
The author rails against the Duke of Cumberland in Bath, predicting political downfall among courtiers and ministers. The piece attacks passive obedience, churchmen, and county allies, and warns of costly future crowns, taxes, and fund schemes. It condemns fund misuse, peacetime loans, and speculative property, urging united but untrusting politics.
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Belia
Kingdom of
Heaven
College of Winton
Pethee
Prig
Naval and political notices from Charlestown and Jamaica voyage
Postscript reports Hound sloop of war convoy from Jamaica reaching Pensacola. Romney captures the Artois frigate and sends it to Lisbon, while a French privateer and Bolus frigate engage. A York citizen contesting prerogative warns against ministry excess, urging defense of laws. Letters note public meetings, property rents, and Lord Rockingham’s circle. Freight and ship movements include arrivals at Falmouth and Clyde, with several vessels listing from Jamaica and Bermuda. Prices, prizes, and wagers from local races are given, alongside notices of woollen exports and merchant intelligence.
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Jamaica
Pensncola
Peniecula
Campbell
Lisbon
Bourdeaux
Port Au Prinze
Achilles
York
Charles
Charles Town
Jith Corporation
Cliefdenhayse
Prince of Wales
Wanton
Shrewsbury
Jeve
Pope
Prattice’ of Wales
Hushold
Lord Rockingham
Burke
George Gordon
Rose
Amity Hall
Ogilvie
Simpson
Hibbers
Boyd
Catharine
Duke of Chandos
Brett
Bell
Foster
Grimsby
Prisecilla
Payné
Dorothy
Dellamare
Friendship
Dunn
Kene
Parrison
Farmer
Austin
Delight
Cox
Parnaslus
Carr
St. James’s
Steward
Yestrday
Hoffar
Cartain Pole
Lynd
Seaford
Oma Croize
Ward
Jamaic
St. Helen’s
Buffalo
Alarm
Thetis
Southampton
Salisbury
Phursday
Clyde
Eben. Stocker
St. Eustatis
West Indies
Offend
Austrian Netherlands
Cyto House
Dublin
John Myles
Youghall
Weutter
M‘carty
Newry
M‘catter
Ivifit
Eapthi
Armstrong
Lark
Workington
Lambay
Ballycastle
Copland Isles
Isle of Man
WM. Molesworth
Late wet weather dampens spirits in Bath
SIR, 9-Paxton Bath, July 18. The writer laments the damp weather hindering walking and mocks late optimistic news. He argues that defeating the Americans by overpowering them would ruin Britain and strip away remaining resources to repair their ruined country, reflecting wartime anxieties.
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London
Paxton
Bath
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Cleopatra
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Thomson
Jed
Stephen Waver
Hadde
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Laurence Hundas
Earl of Eglington
Baber
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s‘Hope
Archer
Mr. Walton
Deal
Wind
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Gravesend
Joanna
Rotterdam
Minerva
Simpsong
Antigua
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