Timber and navy needs drive Crown protection in 18th century
A letter writer argues for preserving royal timber stocks to sustain the navy and public defense, criticizing waste and urging government action. He warns of wasteful use and calls for strict care of forests long tied to Crown lands. The piece cites public funds and national unity as stakes.
Notable British Figure Parr Admired Across Europe
In London, Englishmen abroad are asked about Parr’s welfare, a reflection of his high character. In Rome, English visitors viewing the palace of his Holiness were approached by locals who inquired about Parr’s condition and wellbeing.
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English Gentlemen Abroad Mention Pitt and Ireland
The notice recalls English travelers asking after Mr. Pitt and imagining his return to lead affairs. Lord B- travels from Luton Hoo to town, while attachments against Mr. Almon proceed. Commands change as Sir Charles Bunbury is named Secretary to Lord Weymouth, Ireland’s new lord lieutenant. Reports from Berlin praise Prussian forces. Vienna notes the Dutch envoy leaving for Constantinople. Warsaw letters mention a new court of judicature with Zamoyski and Slommski speaking. Rounds of racing at Carlisle and local thefts, counterfeit coins, and smuggling concerns fill the rest of the brief, alongside ship movements and stock quotes.
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Grand Windsor Estate for letting with house and grounds
Complete furnished capital messuage Souta Hine or Fisner s Loves in Windsor Forest offered to let with big grounds two stables new barn extensive outbuildings kitchen garden pineery ice house grotto and two miles of walk in a landscaped park with two serpentine watercourses sixty acres of land and forest bounds located near Easthamstead Oakingham Bagshot Summing Hill and Reading Enquire Brice Fisher Craty s Court Charing Cross Crutcenden Surgeons Hall or Mr Sadler on the premises South Hill two miles from Oakingham three from Bagshot five from Summing Hill nine from Reading and Windsor twenty nine from London. Price two shillings sixpence per paper with charitable allowances.
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