Pennsylvania Congress Proposes Executive Power in Crisis
Delegates argue the Pennsylvania executive authority is unable to act at present. They urge Congress to empower the president, council members, board of war, navy, and state aid board to take essential actions for safety. Congress urged to concur and support urgent measures for lives liberties and property. Extra from the minutes, Charles Thomson, Sec.
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Stee of Pennsylvania
Robert_Mortis
James Walton
Dan
Rob Teat
George Clymer
Committee of Congress
Samuel Adams
Richard H.bee
Duer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Supreme Decutive Council
Board of War
Pansylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylatia
Congress
Pennsylvania
Charles
Thomson
London Evening Pot A True Story Dinner Toast Lifted
An English gentleman attends a dinner with a Scottish physician and six guests. After drinking to the land and to Scotland, a rebuke at English manners follows. John Bull proposes a toast amendment about the land of bread and the land we live in, prompting a light exchange.
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Johnny
Pringle
Scotland
John Bull
Wil Ame - Newman
Foyle
Southam
Jay
Hans
Froyle
Farbham
Tony
Mat
Portsmouth
London
Richard Robinson
John Knight
Coxtudged
Farnham
Surry
Great Britain
Ireland
Richard Warren
Mary le
Wood-street
Cheapeside
Bath
Tunbridge Wells
Ann Robinson
Great Peter Gate
York
Opening and Closing Pancrament Addresses 1772 to 1777
Excerpts from royal speeches on forgery and mercy, discussing punishment, public good, and the preservation of religion. The letter argues that mercy can extend to heinous crimes if public benefit requires it, and urges caution to avoid undermining religious respect. A London Evening pamphlet notes delays and deferrals of sermons and poems.
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York
Fragmentary historical note on execution and mind
Fragmented OCR text mentions an execution and a discussion of mind, religious contempt, and an appeal for improvement. It references ideas about healing and reform, with unclear attributions to individuals and motives.
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Finyt
Seng Sires
Bledden
Healy
Irean
Ieee
Bablic
Bound Brook Triumph and Letter Claims Waited War News
Reports from New York and Bound Brook detail a dramatic Cornwallis surprise capturing prisoners artillery horses cattle sheep and pork and report ongoing rebel losses. Letters warn of a grim wartime mood with many troops missing killed or captured and discussions of French ships and strategic shifts toward Brith policy amid supply strains and cautious press reporting.
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Dadd
Lord Percy
New-York
Peck’s
Sid Cornwallis
Bound Brook
Brunswick
Shiryy
Priso
Linvoln
Aéd Omi
Gans
Exiva
Ofta
Aih
Ofeer
New York
Jerfies
Danbury
Gertteral
Eaghan
Angieticans
Corkes
Afutler
England
Humberstone
Elys
Haymarket Theatre Review Describes New Performances
The Haymarket Theatre presented Miss Harr opinion and Miss Twitt in lively comic roles, with a novice cast led by a Bardcafle impersonator from Baths who drew notable applause. The performance of Midas and The Letteficioust Ned Shuter impressed, while the audience praised the overall quality and potential of the new troupe. Separately, Mrs. Drummond, wife of Major Drummond, died and Mrs. Elizabeth Spence, wife of Rev. Spence, passed away at Putney.
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Bardcafle
Midas
Harren
Drummond
Major Drummond
Queen-street
Lincoln’s
Fordyce
Putney
Elizabeth Spence
Spence
Derby
Baron
de. Wenzel
Coulitto
Pall-Mall
Privateering Vessel Fame Highlighted in Dover Purchase
A fragment from Deal notes privateering aims and vessel quality. The Betsey, Cally, and three Dover purchases are described as the best of the trio. The Princess Regal and other ships sail from Deal toward the Downs, with mention of Lt. in Ds and armed ships like the Radger and Speedwell.
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Ins Ds
York
Walton
Betsey
Cally
Dunkirk
Dover
Deal
Fane
Medley
Antoni
Maely
Radger
Speedwell
Swift
Piper
Page Te Anay Smith
Newcattle
Spring Lyrics Preserve Ethereal Dawn in Ranelagh Pageant
Fragmentary OCR reveals a poem-like text praising spring. References include Mrs Farkzir at Ranelagh and Dr Annes AIL, with lines invoking rosy dawn, Zephyrs, birds, and harmony. The readable excerpt centers on themes of renewal and gentle nature.
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Faviouise New ‘Sons
Farkzir
Ranelagh
Dr. Annes
Latham Recommends Maredants Drops Cure
Roger Latham from Buckingham House near Thetford Norfolk writes in 1777 that after three and a half years his son was cured of inveterate scurvy on the legs and thighs by Maredants Drops. Dated May 25, 1777.
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Latham
Buckingham Houst
Thetford
Norfolk
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Phiiap. Gosling
Croxton
Norton
Pristor
Maredan
Golden Square
London
Antho
G Kearfly
Fleet-Gree
Old Bailey
Ledgate Hill
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Barber
Ely
Rawleigh
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Madras
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Colonel Stuart
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Cornhill
Wort Mari
Mirtons
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Freet-street
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Temple Bar
Tre Puttic
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Bey
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