Prologue and Stage Satire at Winchester Theatre
A quixotic prologue recounts the late Rev. Thomas Warton as actors perform a rambled prologue mixing Shakespearean allusions with mock grim theatre. The scene shifts from Monimia to Lothario, Juliet to Calista, and a chaotic feast of blood, calves, and flesh weighed by butchers. The piece lampoons drama and appetite amid chaos of the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Warton
Winchester Theatre
Nes
Monimia
Juliet
Antonio
Cantaius
Bies
Nea
Suppertef
Van
Ambiguous diplomatic note on Spain and Holy See dated October
The document records a formal communication from Lord to a noble titled recipient noting that a convention to settle disputes with the Spanish court has been agreed upon. It states the convention would be exchanged by ministers on the 27th of the same October month and mentions Arleyne Fitzherbert as the ambassador.
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Conant
Chapman
Quick
Lery
Broad St. Giles’s
Caureecour
Martin’s
London Dispatch on Montrose Dinner and Admin Changes
A London report notes no new envoy arrived and recounts interviews with titles. It says Montrose gave a dinner to Pitt and Grenville at Grosvenor Square, with Mulgrave and the Duke of Montrose discussed future appointments and office changes as tensions over pay and governance continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrote
Ford Mucrave
Duke of Montrose
Warlike Drafts and International Diplomatic Strife Mentioned
The piece reports on disputes between the Comptroller and Pot Masters over new regulations at the post office. It notes widespread Irish recruitment and large drafts from Dublin garrisons, describes potential consequences of a Franco British entente, and cites historical treaties and proposed allied terms. It also covers militia activity, naval considerations, and a forgery trial ruling.
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Pott
Ireland
Garrion
Dublin
Rusha
Great Britain
East
West India
Spain
South America
France
London
Madrid
Devastation After Calamitous Earthquake at Port Louis
A letter from Topaco dated 4:14 1799 describes three earthquakes and a tidal event that ravaged the island. It notes Port Louis burned to ashes, trees felled, houses destroyed, and many negro houses blown down as eight to nine vessels in Port Louis harbor were wrecked or driven ashore with scenes of widespread ruin.
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St. Louis
Jamaica
Port Louis
Captain Woodville's Arrivals and Naval Appointments at Bristol
Captain Woodville of the Rodary departed Jamaica August 23 and arrived Bristol. The crew reported a fierce storm with thunder and high waves. A French brig from Africa bore 240 slaves to Savannah, damage noted. Naval commands changed with Captain Namara to direct land forces and Captain William Bentine appointed director. A Court of Directors at the India House sworn Captain Richard Flardinge and Nathaniel Dance, jun. to command the Kent and Lord Camden for Bengal direct.
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Woodville
Rodary
Bristol
Jamaica
Cape
Ss.w
Africa
America
Atting
Portsmouth
Capcain James
Namara
Wlliam Bentine
West
India House
Richard Flardinge
Nathaniel Dance
Kent
Lord Camden
Bengal
Gale Delays Westward Fleet Sailings and Royal Academy Election
Spithead reports a southwest gale forcing the Grand Fleet to strike lower yards and postpone Westward sailing plans. The Valiant arrives as Royal Academy officials debate Mr Laurence’s election amid royal sanction. Local notices mention deaths, marriages, and court actions with various names and places through the week.
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S. W
Lord Howe
Evening Festivities At Coury Courtyard
A fragmentary report describes a social event with decorations by Mr Vickars and a variety of guests. The scene features dancing, coloured lamps, and entertainment extending into the night, with notable attendees including Miss Lowrue and Mrs Mergiss among others.
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Gertler
Bert
Sam
Rere
Hisnig
Etheig Etenifg
Amufern
Scarborugh
de Mergiss
Lorne
Lowrue
Miner
Etkine
Smith, &c. &E
Prices of Stocns at fivelue oC and varied stock notes
Prices of stocks on this day at five value zero center show Bank Stock at 3 percent red 73 percent and other entries including Cotol ryt bac, Ditto 1726gpercent, Con. gy 2 percent, and scattered references to India Stock Ditto Scrip Ditto Anmiitie and South Sea Street listings with old values and Navy footer notes.
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Bk. Lg
Anmiitie
South Sea St. Oa
Avr
Zver Cent
Itg
Navy Footer Peete
Vaatie Ua
Covent Garof Togater Tie In Geethan
Fragmentary text shows a tie result involving Covent Garof and Togater with Geethan. Details and context are unreadable. No clear event, date, or participants beyond these named terms can be confirmed.
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Druay
Cyte Covent
Garof
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Nester Popes Chutcheyare
J. Bowel
eGee
Povnerioc
Ioc
Arleyne Fitzherbert
Arsien
His Majesty
Llorida Blanca
Aday
Mr. Elliot
Yracee
D’aroersde
Parfeay
Affeas
Bobars
Tre- Mecan
Ifaas
Opochie
Carthagena
Algernes
Algerines
Potesson
I. O.ce
Royal Negument
Ardillery
Royal Military Arcticers
Duke of Richmond
Orc
Maker
Vissor Paterson
Regiment of Artilery
Portmouth
St. Paul’s Church
Old Bailey
Iyler
Topaco
Bock
Ngat
Spithead
Royal Academicians
Wheatley
Jothua Reynolds
Laurence
Royal Academy
Academy
Gisl. Gs. Ie
R. Stengen
Wes
Borossa Britse
Gustavus Ein
Sreneer
Phace
Anna Frances Suterte
Anu
Viesra
Latery
Adam
Hertfordshire
Lateward
John Lateward
Eig
Man-Square
Nemeber
Chancery
Duke of Clarence
Checeister
Lord Ploy
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