Smuggling, sieges, and court notes from a distant time
An assortment of society notes, smuggling tales, veterinary remedies, ecclesiastical appointments, marriages, and crimes. At Rouen a flock of English sheep was seized, tradesmen and clergy changes, a London watchman and a Camden murder attempt, a royal gift seal and church rectory moves, plus petty thefts and a six year old jailed for stealing a lawn apron.
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Newgate
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Marquis de Mintalembert
Royal Academy
Brandenburgh
Germany
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the Treasury
Lancelot Adney
London
Richard Green
Lord Foley
Mr. Foley
Duke of Portland
Christchurch
Oxford
Holt
Worcester
Sandys
Henry Newcome
Queen’s College, Cambridge
Commons
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Exeter
Thomas Evans
Plymouth
Ames-Street
Covent-garden
Robert Sextey
Prince of Wales Indiaman
Gravesend
Tyburn Road
Oxford Assizes
Mr. Galten
Benefit Society
Justice Wilmot
The Speech of an Appre-TREE to His Children
An old speech lamenting widespread corruption and harsh taxes. The speaker, addressing his children, warns of domination by excise and oppression, urges noble resistance, promises a return to Paradise, and hints at selecting a harsh fate over servitude. He references King James and others while condemning ministry culpability.
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James
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Letter urging press not to fuel scandal in Norfolk feud
A correspondent decries a Norfolk gentleman’s mockery in the London Evening Post and demands a public retraction. He claims the paper was used to lampoon respected families and appeals to Mr Meres to address readers’ outrage and restore trust. He also describes a personal hardship over rising costs and asks government scrutiny of profiteering and hoarding.
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London Evening Post
Meeres
Norfolk
Norwich
Arundel-Street
Lam
C. Mare
P.S
Meres
Jeman
Scannal
Tribute to Philip Earl of Harpwicke in Hertfordshire
A letter from Mereis Hertfordshire dated March 9 honors the memory of the late Philip, Earl of Harpwicke. It lauds his prudence, diligence, and stature, praising his public service and the esteem shown by the sovereign and people. The piece is reverent and formal, reflecting preface-like commemorative writing.
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London Evening-Potter
Mereis
Hertfordshire
P.R. P
Philip Late Earl of
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