Reflections on Public Trust and Episcopal Authority in 18th Century England
A critical letter argues that religious subscriptions threaten Protestant independence and church reform. It targets Lord Bishop of London for opposing evangelical rights, defends civil liberty and constitutional limits on clerical power, and stresses public trust as the guardian of religion against despotic pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhe
Suman
House of Dominons
Claiiberties
England
Estate and mansion sale near Sunbury in Middlesex
Auction notice for the mansion and estate of the Earl of Pomfret at Sunbury with farm buildings gardens and extensive grounds to be sold by Langford and Son in December next. Viewing and tickets via Meurs Franks Co Bend Street and Langlords. Also auctions of bankrupt goods at West Ham Abbey and multiple estates in Lancaster Warwickshire and Westmorland with precise sale dates and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langford
Earl of Pomfret
Sunbury
Middlesex
Meurs Franks and Co
Bend-street
Meurse Langlords
Thomas Ridgeway
Joseph Merryman
Samuel Ball
West-Ham Abbey Mills
Stratford
Essex
Auctison
Miller and Mealman
Houshold
West-Ham Abbey
Lancaster
Thomas BE
Nsson
Burton
Kendal
County of
Westmorland
Clathorp Hall
West-Hall
Whittington
Lunn Holme
Thornton
Ingleton
Westhall
Lynn Holme
Fenwick
Hornby
Coulthard and Wildman
Lincoln’s Inn
London
Warwickshire
Southam
Warwick
Old Lays
Burton Daffett
Banbury
Kineton
Richard Samman
Samman
Adams
Chancery Lane
Wartaby
Market Harbro
Leicestershire
Letter on Clergy Petition and Integrity
A correspondent challenges the bishop’s stance on petitioning clergy, denouncing desertion of duty and prostitution of charge. The author defends intent, cites personal obscurity, and vows continued anonymity while insisting on integrity and reputation among neighbours.
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Pringer
Wilkes asks for full inquiry into Guildhall disturbances
In a Nov 21 1772 letter from Gentlem en, Guildhall, John Wilkes requests a thorough examination by the Court of Common Council committee into his conduct regarding the November disturbances. He pledges attendance to provide information, warns of prosecution at the city’s expense if found guilty, and asks vindication if innocent.
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Hayg
John St. Aubyn
Bodmin
Wm, Lemon
Guildhal
Court of Common Council
Guildhall
John Wilkes
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Albina
Mattocks
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Hartley
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Miss Valois
Termagant
Green
Sarrant
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King’s Bench
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Kent
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Farnborough-Weil
Weil
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Surry
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Admiralty Office
High Seas
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Old Bailey
PH. Stephens
Drury:lane
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Lucy
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London Evening Post
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