A Spanished Liberty Tale from Aragon to Spain
The writer laments Spain’s loss of liberties while praising Aragon’s historic rights. He recalls how Cortes and nobles resisted royal overreach, naming councillors and officers, opposing inquisitorial power, and defying domination. He warns against modern parallels and urges guardians of liberty to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Spain
Aragon
Peter the 4Th
Union
Cortes
Ferdinand
Miaballa
Barcelona
Benevolus
Which expression is proper English three spoonfuls or poons
The greater authority recently determ ined both phrases are proper in their proper places. The public is asked for opinion on this somewhat exceptionable matter. The example notes taking three poons full of wine or three spoonfuls of wine and suggests both suit recipes or prescriptions.
Questioning a Chamberlain clerk and a craven receipt
The letter questions Benjamin Hopkins and Chintoiee of London as to a Chamberlain of London accepting a clerk who signs receipts without reading them. It asks if such behavior is credible for a long-time businessman, banker director, or man near fifty. It cites a June 1777 reprimand to the City Livery and mentions a December 16 1776 receipt signed by the writer and Sir John St Aubyn and Mr Baker.
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Chamberlain of London
Teven
London
John St. Aubyn
Vany
Baker
Mr. Hopkins
City of
Livery of
Hopkins
Tor
Brune
Feke
Glasgow
New York
North Carolina
Portsmouth
Antigua
Sir John Hamilton
Bedford
Varlo
America
Chelsea Hospital
Alderman Wilkes Urges Early Vote for City Chamberlain
The message asks liverymen to attend early for the city chamberlain election, endorsing Alderman Wilkes as a steady friend of citizens' rights and requesting voters to be punctual at the poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neally
Wilkes
Alderman Wilkes Seeks Liverymen Support for Chamberlain Election
The message from Alderman Wilkes to the Liverymen of London requests their early and strong support in the upcoming Chamberlain election. He expresses ferrul compliments and hopes the city’s livery will back him to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Fune
Alderman Wilkes
City of London
Chamberlain
Pell
London Hall Returns to Choosers for Sheriff Office
A midsummer Common Hall in London elects officers for the year ahead. William Franks and George Wagner named sheriffs. Benjamin Hopkins and John Wilkes contend for chamberlain amid antiusurer speeches and a poll planned at four. The day also notes the Dodd petition and assorted news from New York to Portsmouth, with obituaries and stock prices.
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London
Alsop
Esdaile
Kirkman
Lewes
Sawbridge
Wilkes
Wooldridge
Hayley
Hastings
Wm. Franks
Tyler
Geo. Wagner
Benjamin Hopkins
John Wilkes
Alderman Wilkes
Guildhall
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Benjamin Hopkins, Esq. Chintoiee
Fane
Mae Taylor
Frogi
Grise Fit
Sparta Coegi
G. Kearfly
Fleet-firett
Griffith Bloombury
Dr. Shebbeare
Fletcher Norton
Malcolm Mac Greggor
Knightbridge
William Chambers
J. Almon
Burlington-Ho Fe
Piccadilly
Bew
Paernoler-row
Pinchee
Postscript
Minera
Mr. Wilkes
Cryer
Esq. Draper
Draper
Uurer
Mr. Hopkin
Plumbe
Tomas
Dr. Dodd
Earl Percy
Wexford
Jamaica
Salt Islands
Paul Hiffernan
Earth
Howe
Inoius
Earl of Mansfield
Nathaniel Bayly
Isaac Fawkes
Bayly
Abingdon
India
South Sea
Consol
Navy and Visnalling Billy
Ludlow
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