Noble Harcourt Governors and Dueling Banquet Tales
Chronicle describes the Harcourt family’s long governor roles in Normandy and England, mentions the Duke of Harcourt’s resignation, and recalls legendary punishments for dueling. It includes anecdotes of court life, a Prussian recruit tale, and notes on the Anacreontic Society concert with performers like Cramer Parke Sedgwick and Mr. Boyden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbyshire
Thoig
Buxton
Wilman
Congleton
Harcourt
Earl Harcourt
Prince of Wales
d’Harcourt
France
Louis XVI
Daw Pain
Loed Harcourt
England
Tlaces
Willian the Conqueror
Normandy
Bibed
Dauphin
Duke de Deuvron
Evan
Meffeurs Cramer
Parke
Shield
Dance
Renaige
Smith
Condell
Bislino
Decamp
Hutrley
Evans
I T
Hoffmeiders
Cramers
Cramer
Klaffler
Mozare
Haydn
Sedgwick
Handel
Boyden
Manchester
Tlis
Amelia
Arne
Heaven's Gates
Mr. Dold
Mrr. Hindle
Mre
Digbum
Mr. Keatie
Defects of French Harbours Weaken Channel Defense
The article discusses the causes of poor French harbours in the Channel and comparing Dutch and French port depths. It cites Sir William Femple on wind-driven land deposits shaping harbour capacity, noting British gains from improved harbours and Dutch limits. It also mentions Hastings Sussex fishermen and October fish prices, plus a Dunmow riot over a road-pump removal and a London Old Bailey trial of William Tuckey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankirk
Cherbourgh
William ‘Femple
Netherlands
Lester
Hastings
Sussex
Ava
Dunmow
Liles
Lord Howard
Lord Maynard
Toote
Turke
Vulcag
Old Bailey
William
Tuckey
Wild Seafaring Escape and Violent Robberies at Sea and Shore
A historical report describes a conditional pardon and parole for a man who undertook multiple voyages to Greenland and Africa, including shipwrecks. The narrative details numerous robberies and assaults in and around London, with victims including Major Scott and others, and ends with trials and anticipated hearings as authorities pursue justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pre
St. Verpool
Gravesend
Himelf
Greenland
Tiree
Tye
Africa
Hom
Blackwall
Justice
Baron Eyre
Avcorman Newnan
Gabtdb
Lly
Exte
Cothy
Caabler
Willvm
Palmer
Newman
Scott
Bromly
Linwhetouiv
Eich Door
Chaue
Seine - Tad
Uae
Eppetite
Tevenly
Eig
Eltham
Pusney
Horton
George
Westminter Bridge
An Early Comedy Encounter in a Village Barn
An anecdote recalls a manager of players and Roscius in a village barn. Dressed locals in gold coats pretended as gentlemen to gain access, were treated with contempt and sent away with a Hen in their ears. The tale unfolds with wit and theatrical mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Ion Don
Caren
Jartiene
Roscius
Bury the Osher Dey
Viscount Loyd Inquiry Details and Lifelong Trustees
Fragmentary record notes inquiries into aristocratic affairs led by Lordship involving heirs and wards. Mentions Earl and Duke titles with references to annuities, property settlements, and correspondence to agents including a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Cary of
London
Earl
Mits Kepgel
Moorgy Rovers
Gox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles the Sixth
de Fhou
Juan de Montague
Comimuniya
Kian
Pratiaa
Mary
Neduldier
Frederick
Paravelsing
Anacreontic Society
Fey
Vidal
Fifa
Dante
Timor
Pichia
Crica
Ty Ozettes Howeser
Roy
Agdeons
Horny
Petros
Bamboy
Cabud Batars
Amd
Auttig
auttig for twenty Years. $1 p any were ete, No. as @id Radey, near Lud
Gow Lannon
Pecidt
Porsyte
Sieel
Bookfelles
Towerhill
Oxford
Gites
Shirver
Wara
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