Fragmented 18th Century Letter Harshly Attacks Colonial Taxation
A chaotic, highly mangled text fragment discusses colonial grievances against taxation and parliamentary authority. It references the American colonies, liberty, and opposition to imperial rule, with names like London figures and colonial leaders invoked in a petition to the City of London. The piece blends political rhetoric with scattered details of naval matters and local notices.
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Ibesty
Coronit
Ction
New-York
Popery
Caléus
Sifowat
Gur
Moi
Ofte Fou
iGerial Vengeance
Igi ‘Tagger
Légilaire
Texaticon
Machionee
Haynie
Munster 2
Feros
America
Benton
Ori
Nova-Scotia
Georgia
Dominionis
London
Crowded Thames Pageant Marks Grand Regatta Day
A vivid report describes a London river celebration with hundreds of pleasure boats filling the Thames from London Bridge to the Ship Tavern. Spectators line Westminster Bridge as flags fly, liquor flows, and booths sell plans and songs while cannon salute the Duke of Richmond and other nobles.
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E.gatt
Ksuinea
London-bridge
Westminster-hall
Liquoss
Westmister
Liberty
York Ides
St. Marpiet
Baladt
Ecasion
Meg
Siz ‘Crims
Duke of Richmond
Grace of Montague
Earle of Pembroke
Barteldysh
Thames
Two Warships Lurk Off Newport Threatening Town Aid
Newport Rhode Island April 2g. Two ships of war lie off the town. Captains threaten to fire if anyone aids Boston. Last Wednesday John Brown of Providence merchant rode a packet to Providence. On board the Swahj the Brown is seized. More packets stopped with flour aboard. Brown accused of aiding vessels fitted for the flotilla.
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Newport
Rhodé-Island
Wich
Boston
Neawport
John Brown
Providence
Wallace
Rofe
Brown
Swah
Stamford Races Recap Lincolnshire Tuesday Results
In Stamford Lincolnshire several races produced notable outcomes. Mr Panton’s orphon captured the syr olds race, while Mr Gwye’s B. and Stroller followed. The five six and aged event saw Hylas loved by Mr Clarka, Sparklet performed well, and the Bark of Exeter gol crowned by Clarke’s ch h Hylas with Mr Wais’s Nameless also placing.
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Ascot-Heath
Jude
I Vernon
Mecca
Miiward
Archelaus
Bolton
Fred
Evelysi
Rane Weery
Mr. Vernon
H. Hyacimh
Cumberland
Br. c. Scrimpton
C. Bunbury
Bolingbmke
Mr. Brand
Mr. Hank
H. Dallipery
Lord March
B.c. Slim
Mre Bimock
Vernons
Dyke of Bolton
B. H. Crab
S.yri
Schure
Tex
Manby
Bourne
Bosphorus
H. F
Duke of Cumberland
Sparrow
Meat
Juniper
Rickard
Broslom
Stamford
Lincolnshire
Panton
Orphon
Gwye
S.b
Stroller
Oliver
Clarké
Hylas
Dymock
Ch. H. Sparklet
Ani
Mineral waters of Cleves famed for cures in Europe
In 1748 London edition, Cleves mineral waters are praised for curing bilious and nervous disorders and other chronic ailments. Dr Shatte will publicize ordinary cures from mid June to late August, noting the waters’ volatility, non transportability, and superior effect when drawn directly from the fountain. Dr Lindes provides a geological and chemical treatise on famed thermal waters, including Cleves.
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Cleves
Clevés
Europe
Shatte
Lindes
England
Germany
Fee adjusted edition of Homer's Iliad excerpt
Fragmentary catalog note for an 18th century edition by William Holwell with Chaplaincy titles. Mentions Oxford printing, publishers including Cadell, Britt, and others, and a promised correspondence from Pope’s translator. Reads as a damaged sale notice with uncertain details and locations in London.
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William Holwell
Oxford
F. Fiecchet
Turle
F. Rivingtom
St. Paul's Church-yard
Etemfiey
Strand
London
Cadell
Britt
Mr. Score
Ereterton
Mig Pope
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