Seafarers Describe Cape of Good Hope Route and Bay Conditions
The aged sailor recounts voyages with Captain Vouk, noting only fourteen town buildings and a wild, open coast near Waite Bay. He mentions scarce supplies, a convenient wharf at Frese, and a French merchant ship bound for L Orient, with all aboard well onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckover
Vouk
N.E
Deering
Sosa Bay
Cape Felig Sud
Cape of Good Hope
Waite Bay
Cape Town
L’orient
Letter extracts reveal naval appointments and spice trade losses
The document records Admiralty orders naming Daniel Laffel and Fleeting Luton as clerks of survey at shipyards, replacing others, with notes on London traders Francis Maxwell and cargoes from Petersburg. It also describes a clandestine tea operation and a Canary birds tale from St Bernard's, Edinburgh, plus hunting methods for deer in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreris
The
Admiralty
Daniel ‘Laffel
Lme
Thomas Grant
Zortueutn
Fle Ting Luton
Chatham
Tafiel
Farmisth
New
Friends of London
Francis Maxwell
Tien
Petessturgi
Sorcon
Lowellof
Pamach
iMuta Rae
Ae Fife
Ugar
Inc Gvina
Gocermys
Cata
France
Aiadt
Tlores
Othraride
Uderey
Trappeacha
St. Bernard's
Edinburgh
Cals Place
Iit
Mixed Crime and Accident Reports From Hereford Area
Extracts recount the coroner's inquest into William Williams death deemed natural after initial violence suspicions. Reports also cover John Watkins's committal for burglary in Monmouth, a near drowning at Muarslweh, a coachman rescue, an assault on Mr Dent in Portugal Street, and the death of James Mercier in Manchester with a large foreign attendance at his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Fran Hovefoal
Yarlop
Willian Walliams
John Watkins
Cwanjoy
Monmouth
Hereford
John Watkin
Walterstone
Wailterstone
W. Wilkins
Muarslweh
Hay
Breconshire
Dent
Portugal-street
Islington
Deat
Manchester
James Mercier
Geneva
Lewis Mercier
London
Mancheiete
High Court of Chancery Decrees Contempt of Court
In a Friday session before Judge Buller the defendant faced contempt charges for delivering a facsimile plate to Lady Strathmore. He was committed to custody of the Warcen and later remanded to the King's Bench. A writ of sequestration was moved and granted on behalf of Lady Strathmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Chancery
Buller
Wandier
Rower of indictments and sentences at Newcastle court
The court heard a capital indictment for privately injuring a business case in Newcastle. Stephen Taylor was jailed for a month and fined for rescuing unclaimed goods, while the prisoner's counsel argued for committal. A remand order affected another prisoner as officials debated bail and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington
Attorrey Gunwal
Wieret
Nealin
Cavaet
Newcastle
Stephen Taylor
Tac Jade
Migety
Newgat
Motion for Stay of Execution on Bond At Common Law
Lord Loughborough questioned the validity of Pull Ubit bonds and noted equity courts had often corrected excesses. The Recorder moved for a stay, arguing execution could be premature before an estate or property appeared, with a ruling granted.
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Lord Loughborough
Equity
Extraordinary Memoir of a Clever African Slave Thomas Fuller
An account by M. Moy recounts a remarkable slave from Africa named Thomas Fuller living in Philadelphia. The narrative covers his arithmetic feats including leap year calculations, his enslaved status under Mrs. Coxe, and a proposed use of his story to galvanize abolition of the slave trade.
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Literary and Philosophical Society of
Mandeler
Mary
Mayland
Africa
Coxe
Thomas Fuller
Murder Suspicion in Edithweton Beambleson Case
From Derry dated November 26 a young man William Weldon of Beambleton is arrested for the murder of Mr Free man of Edithweton. Weldon confessed his brother Richard Wellon aided the crime and split the plunder. Both men were committed for trial at Oakham jail next office day.
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Derry
Wiliam Weldon
Beambleton
Freeman
Edithweton
Enongham
Thomas Foster
Weldon
Foster
Richard Wellon
Oakham Gao
Fragmentary reminiscences of English monarchs and conspiracies
The fragment references Mary Queen of Scots beheading, the Spanish Armada defeat, the 1658 revolution, and the 1689 abdication leading to William III then mentions the year 1783 tied to Charles Stuart. It preserves names like Stirling, James VII, and Chevalier Charles Stuart as historical anchors.
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Saeco
Lou Sas
Fatony Oweadesch
Dave Desesed
Eye Reaper
Anal
Aucun
Stirling
Mary
Great Britain
James VII
William
Charles Stuart
Polygraphy and the art of portraits in 19th century debate
The piece argues polygraphic portraiture offers a useful method to multiply likenesses at low cost. It claims copies can fool connoisseurs, challenging experts who misidentify originals and praising polygraphic rooms for distinguishing authentic works, with references to Mackintosh and Louthebourg landscapes.
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Italy
France
Tac Bt
Harchlton
Lady Macebeh
Louthebourg
Tadie
Marriage notices from St Marys parish and surrounding areas
Meray at St Marys parish Lambeth lists Joes Kage of Chin Caeici marrying Mify Ware of Shappertes Micdleres. A later entry records a marriage at Ne ecotle Wika Albrry Often By and Burdau daughter of Gow Burdon. Another item notes a ceremony at Cu with Be Grasdany Lty and Mia Beuderie, both of that City.
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St. Mares
Lambeth
Joes Kage
Chin Caeici
Mify Wareren
Shappertes
Maridav
Ecotle
Wika Albrry
Cantara Othe
Ass Navy
Ats Burdau
Eluc
Gow
Burdon
Thae Plaice
T' Im Tay
Mia. Beuderie
Local Clergy and Residents Reported Dead in City Disturbance
On Tuesday last the Rev. Berard Actes and Rev. Thomas Hermer died suddenly in the city amid chaos. In Cliffordina Mr. Whitaker at law and Mrs. Micastay, wife of Mr. Alder Macaulay, are named in the morning hours of Friday.
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Tueflay
Berard Actes
R. Saroohithhe Sroan
Anditierd
Eby Attar
Bart Weanetdas
Mero Mortal
St. Digent’s Gurdyard
Thorfuig
Thomas Hermer
Wattascet
Sathaksy
Yout Pathur
Clifford
Ina
Whitaker
Micastay
My. Alder Macaulay
Chatiam-pace
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Eainwargh
Episcopal Church of Scotland
Leith
Manzer
Henting
Dexa
Tay
Sultan Firoze
Kaljie
Gous
Allahabad
Panjab
Marty
Rand i
Coe
Buweasen
Fe Eyss
de Chancer
Bane
Bieu
Hieas Corpas
Caritde
Kang
Bess
Mie Lowndes
John Jackson
C.ssimon. Pleas
Mm. Moy
Oak Nerre
Rui
Philadel Ling
Derayenlee
Shinkley
Abe
Glordius
bIie
Corn Exchange
Naveink
Peaie Bray
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