Obituary of Thomas Hcurne M A Antiquary of Oxford
A fragmentary obituary notes the burial at St Peter's on Saturday the 14th for Thomas Hcurne MA, an Oxford antiquary born in White Waltham in 1678. He helped revive classical authors, aided by Dr White Kenner and Henry Dodwell, edited editions, and left MSS and medals to relatives. The piece laments changes in the Bodleian leadership and praises his scholarly contributions.
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St. Peter's
Thomaskhcurne
England
Greece
Rome
Juttin
Cicero
White-Waltham
Berks
Hudson
Hyde
Architypographus
University
Henry Dodwell
Wiican
Pacification Plan Hinted By Vienna Amid Polish Tensions
In June reports from Vienna indicate the Court and Emperor, with King Augustus, favor a pacification scheme that would displace Poland only if Saxony’s Elector remains at peace. The Imperial Memorial is laconic, while Count Hamilton’s credit surges as Danis contemplates sending General Wallis to Italy.
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Vienna
Augustus
Augustius
Poland
Saxony
Count Hamilton
Konig Ris
Danis
Wallis
Italy
Pojo Transcription of Scottish Notice in Edinburgh
Fragmentary OCR text describes a Royal delivery or proclamation from Edinburgh, referencing the Queen and the Reg ister, with scattered names and places. The garbled lines mention Sutherlauid, a noble heir, parish church, and distant miles, hinting at official communication or ceremony.
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Sutherlauid
Edinburgh
Layder
London
Coilsfidid
Sxélmprly
Gold Pieces Seized From Suspect Langford by Justice Naif
A narrative recounts Langford delivering three gold pieces in a black velvet bag to a woman named Sah bo and fleeing. He is pursued on horseback and brought before Justice Naif on charges linked to the theft. Witnesses describe the beadwork and clothing of the suspect as a Crab Coat and Waistcoat with hogi trim.
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Willie Lan
Benjamin Small
Langford
Justice Naif
Fon
Royal Throne Day Observed by Sea-Serjeants in Guildford
A fragmented report notes a man riding a brown horse with distinctive markings and a pocket paper listing places for a trick. It recalls yesterday marking his Majesty's accession with loyal toasts by the Society of Sea-Serjeants, bells, bonfires, and illuminations across towns and public celebrations.
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Guildford
Kingston Fair
Duro Kingston
Hountlow Fair
Colnbrook
Slough
Eaton
Winsor
Henfey
Upon Thames
Reading
Walingford
Dagchester
Oxford
Abington
Market Town
Mariborti Devizes
Warrhinster
Market Lasvinton
West Lavington
Ember
Hs Majesty
Hon.Society of Sea-Serjeants
Court of Common Council Deliberates on Mansion Site and Mayor’s Sheriff Elections
London reports detail a Guildhall session where the committee recommended Stocks Market ground for a Lord Mayor mansion site contingent on acquisition. They deferred action, set sheriff fines deadline, and tightened Newgate rules for condemned felons. Orphans tax funding shifted to the Chamber of London. Contracts for city lots renewed as marriages are announced among the nobility.
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London
Chamber of London
Newgate
Henry Temple
Viscount Palmerston
Kingdom of Ireland
Boffiney
Cornwall
St. Alban’s
Herta Fordihise
Miss Lee
Col. Lee
Earl of Litchfield
Wind
Lord Windsor
Igr Gani
Glae Xgsing
Clavering
Nawcastle
Martiageis
Bergen
Duke of Leeds
Caroline Darcy
Earl of
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Pithos
Lamm
Liz
Cosamand
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