Petitioned London Livery questions John Oliver over Wilkes shift
A London club of about fifty City citizens demands clear answers from John Oliver regarding his break with Mr Wilkes. They ask what Wilkes’ aims were, whether Oliver knows of any similar aims, what claims justify dividing the city, and whether he plans to oppose Wilkes in Sheriff service. The letter urges openness to London’s citizens and rejects factional manipulation.
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Ilkes
Wilkes
conjJunéton
London
Sheburne
John Horne
Public rebuke over Mr Wilkes and Mr Horne in London letters
A London Evening Post response condemns Rev. Afr. HORNE for attacking Mr. Wilkes. The writer defends Wilkes, calls Horne a hackney scribbler, and argues Wilkes has reformed while HORNE persists in treachery and slander. The piece asserts Wilkes’ public and private character remains intact despite rivals’ accusations.
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Mr. Wilkes
Wilkes
Horne
France
Wilkes Defends Character and Church of England Ties
A defender argues for Mr. Wilkes’s innocence over four years of foes failing to notice his faults. He cites steady church membership, sacrament reception, prior public service as evidence of good character, and questions the motives behind accusations tied to writings like the North Briton and the Essay on Woman. The speaker urges discerning law from tyranny and mocks the notion of profligacy as uniquely Wilkes’s.
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Mr. Wilkes
Church of England
Wilkes
Law
Piis
Mr. Willes
A Discourse on Church Revenues and Charity
A writer to the London Evening Post urges King Charles the First to reallocate church revenues. He notes Anne restored first fruits and tenths totaling 17,0001 per year and argues clergy, barred from other jobs by rules, starve while court favorites profit. He calls this contrast unworthy of true Christian belief.
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Charles
Anne
Liberty and Fafion to clash at Guildhall races next Monday
London Evening Pott reports a highly anticipated Guildhall race as Liberty faces the Shelburne gelding Fafion. Although Liberty is the stronger horse with deeper foundation, Fafion is considered seasoned and likely to challenge. Betting favors Liberty five to four against, with much riding on jockeying and pace.
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Liberty
Joctey
Sip
Milner's Lonpox Mercery Advertiser and Morice Credit Notice
Such Gentlemen and Ladies are informed to place orders with the News-Carriers or J. Mrrcer at No 2 Queen's Head Passage Paternoster Row for punctual home delivery and future號 editions. At year end a complete index will be issued. Pursuant to decrees of the High Court of Chancery creditors of Humphry Morice must prove debts by July 25 or be excluded. living creditors or representatives should apply to Heaton and Vauables in Threadneedle Street London.
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Milner
Lonpox Mercery
J. Mrrcer
Queen's Head Passage
Paternoster Row
High Court of Chancery
Humphry Morice
City of London
Bank of England
John Browning
Symond’s Inn
Chancery-lane
London
Messrs. Heaton and Vauables
Threadneedle-Street
Lenden
Amber Soap and Pearl Tooth Preparations Adverts
An 18th century advertisement fragment promotes Warrens Amber Soap and related perfumery goods for shaving, washing, and vanity use. It touts a new Amber Soap made from palm oil with gentle skin qualities, plus a watch-ball infusion for beverages. Also advertised are Dr Jacob Hemet’s Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice claimed to improve teeth and gums, with multiple London outlets and foreign sales at 25 pence per item.
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Chard Warren
Palvn
England
Langferd
Rebett
Millengr
St. Margaret’ S Hill
Southwark
Fremet
I. Fries
Epochte de India
Leadenhall-street
London
Mus Pardee
T Bash
J. le Buu Yrue Dauhine
Paris
Right Hon Earl of Sandwich tours dockyards and Greenwich
This morning the Earl of Sandwich set out from the Admiralty for Deptford to inspect Dockyards and shipping, then review Greenwich College and Woolwich Ordnance stores. Lord Suffolk ill. the young Prince troubled by convulsions. city politics unfold with Wilkes and Carlton-house factions shaping sheriff elections.
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Earl of Sandwich
Admiralty
Deptford
Royal College
Greenwich
Woolwich
Lord Suffolk
Mungo
Oliver
Kirkman
Wailkes
Steburne
Sherri
Wilkes
Carlton-house Junto
The Genuine Original Work and Lady's Magazine Notice
An 1771 notice for Tec. LADY's MAGAZINE explains continued publication price sixpence and May number. It lists engravings a new song and varied articles including sentimental journey continuation and memoirs of a young lady, with plans for copperplate views and editions expanded by printer Spadille near St James's. It defends authors against former publisher accusations and appeals for patronage.
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Lady’s Magazine
Teres
Oxford
Do’ess
Hudson
Laly
Basiness
Spadille
St. James’s
Cleopatra
Joerney
England
Ropinton and Roberts
Lady's Magazine
Gener
Great Britain
Ireland
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Matchless
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