Tax reform proposal to fund war and preserve church income
A letter from Leicestershire argues for drastic taxation changes to fund the war with the Dutch. It proposes selling church lands and increasing bishopric incomes to raise funds, while limiting new taxes and preserving the Protestant establishment. The writer urges Parliament to empower Lordship with drastic measures, praising resource abundance and urging action for national security.
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Millibas
Senate
Peter
Paul
Leicestershire
Petition from Maidstone Patriots to Capt Luttrell 1779
A Maidstone letter signed by many respected merchants and gentlemen appeals to Hon. Capt Luttrell. It praises his parliamentary conduct and calls for ministers to recognize their strength, urging unity to avert ruin and restore the people's dignity. Subscribers include Hon. Temple Latrel and other local notables, dated February 1779.
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London
Maidstone
Capt
Luttrel
Miller
Mr. Luttrel
House of Commons
England
Temple Latrel
Letter praising Sir Ketch for upright justice and condemning hypocrisy
The piece defends Jack Keren and E 7 to a London Evening Post recipient, praising Sir Ketch for strict justice and impartiality. It condemns hypocrisy as the greatest human vice, applauding Ketch for not being swayed by bribes or titles and urging all magistrates to emulate his conduct for the nation’s good.
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Squire Ketch
Negotiation Difficulty Addressed by Lordship
In London Evening Port dispatches the text discusses the ongoing negotiation troubles faced by the right honorable lordship. The fragment notes bargaining challenges and the pace of talks with key parties, highlighting concerns about strategy and potential outcomes.
Sale by Auction at Garraway's Exchange Alley Goods Auction
Sale by auction at Garraway's Coffee House Exchange-alley Cornhill on Thursday the 1st of April at five oclock with 559 Barrels Plantation Tuipentive and 30 casks in a lot various items. Catalogues will be delivered by William Purdy Broker No 86 Great Tower Street.
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Garraway
Cornhill
Witewo
Wneiwe
William Purdy
Great Tower Street
The Scotch Hut Poem Ad to Euphorbus
An early printed piece titled The Scotch Hut a Poem directed to Euphorbus is advertised. It lists imprint details, price one shilling, and references to Paraphrase of Anstey’s Epistle to the Corinthians with explanatory notes.
Paraphrase of St Pauls Epistle to the Corinthians
Advertisement for Archibald Mac SARCASM Esq selling a paraphrase of Ex the 1yth chapter of St Pauls First Epistle to the Corinthians with poetical exposition. Printed for J. Almton opposite Burlington-house Piccadilly and sold also by J. Bew in Parernester-row. Also advertises The Scotch Hat Poem addressed to Euphorbus or the Earl of the Groge with price xs.
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J. Bew
Parernester-row
AiPoem
Euphorbus
Earl of the Groge
Price
Gate of Pastework and a Pithy Inscription Critique
Postscript from the London Evening Post criticizes a new gateway admired by connoisseurs as exquisite yet mocked as pastework. The writer ridicules the Latin inscription and jokes about Duchy of Lancaster fees while hinting the Lord H de’s portrait would invite correction, not praise.
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Watford
Marth AQ
Duchy Court of Lancaster
Bonnell Thornton
Philo Clarendon
Weather and naval movements from European ports
Mail from Holland and two from Flanders arrive. In Constantinople cold weather kills animals and freezes the port, leaving passengers to walk. In Paris the East Indies squadron may be redirected to the West Indies. Brest sends six regiments and the Legion of Lauzunis is to be embarked. letters mention Count d'Ritaing and Haifa?
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Constantinople
Paris
East-Indies
M., de Ternay
West Indies
France
England
Brest
Legion of Lauzunis
Haft Indies
Charity Treasurer Accused After Missing Funds At Hospital
London reports allege a hospital treasurer near Hyde Park corner failed to account for about twenty thousand pounds, prompting the Governors to authorize a prosecution to recover missing sums. Debate covers Ireland sugar import relief, Pondicherry loss, and Whig politics as Parliament adjourns after Easter. Also notes a ship seizure, a court martial for a midshipman, a town fire, and stock prices.
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Hyde Park Corner
Westminster Hall
Treland
James Luttrell
Dugars
England
Great Britain
Ireland
Che
Pondicherry
East India Company
Arcot
Hart India Company
Jemmy Twitcher
Dr. Price
Pegg
Ché Junto
Keppel
Leas
House of Commons
House of Lords
Bristol
Bellegard
Marseilles
Saint Malces
Jersey
Francis
Hall
London
Ise of Wight
Portmoutle
Hancock
Halifax
Britannia
Kirk
Alexander
Spithead
Kentith Town
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Tb London Evening Pet
Tam
Norfolk
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London Evening Pott
Jack Keren
Otwjehita Andige
Farliament
J. Almon
Bulington
Hovse
Pic
Cadily
Ford
F. Biw
Parérnofer Row
New Foundtihg
Burlington-Heafey
iPrigadilly
J. ‘Almon
Burlingrén-House
Piccadilly
Paternofier
Othe
London Evening Post
Holland
Flanders
Thut
Fhut Bank
India
South Sea
Royal Assurance
Navy
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