London Evening Post Letter Demands Strong Spain Action
A reader praises the London Evening Post for exposing Spain's cruelty toward British subjects. He urges immediate severe measures, arguing for confiscation of Spanish ships and a forceful response to restore British honor and free trade with the Spanish West Indies. He cites Queen Anne era courage and invokes King George II to rally support for punitive steps and a demand for public apologies.
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Oubriey- Work and Fate of Britain in Spain
Fragmentary text refers to Britain’s fate in Spain and America, mentioning Sam and Sir with a humble tone. The note asks about Englishmen remaining in Spain and America and mentions gifts or fetters and bucf options, though much is garbled and unclear.
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Ardmagh Rector Dies At Air While Riding In Dublin
In Dublin on March 25 the Rev Mr Nate Whaley rector of Ardmagh died suddenly near the town while out in a chariot. Also the Lord Lieutenant attended Parliament making a gracious speech and proroguing until April 25. A military captain forced to wed a country girl after she uncovered a fraudulent marriage proposal in his regiment.
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Execution News From York and Kent Marches
York March 27 report lists four death sentences in the York area for theft and housebreaking including a Dutchman John Frederick Eden and others. March 29 notices mark deaths of reverends Francis Cull and Wil son in London and Romney, with appointments by the Archbishop of Canterbury. East Friday execution at Pickenden Heath near Maidstone records John Smith for murder of a fellow prisoner.
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Laboratory fitted for royal chemistry at St James's
Letters from Chester report two forgers who passed notes on Mr Hoaxe the banker in Fleet Street. They received part of the funds and are in Gaol. One man has turned informer against the other, who is an attorney’s clerk and denies forging the notes.
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