Petition from Liverpool merchant on behalf of British shipmaster
A Liverpool correspondent asks the London printer to publish letters showing how Earl of Rochford aided the release and recoveries of a British captain William Phillips and his vessel Friendship from Spanish authorities at Cartagena. The missive details account of confiscated Spanish money and the ambassadorial mediation, dated April 9 and April 19, 1771, with notes on Spanish export restrictions and official orders for assistance.
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London
Earl of Rochford
England
Spain
Lord Rochford
John Phillips
William Phillips
Carthagena
Liverpool
St. James's
Decline of English Manners Seen in French Influence
A London Evening Post letter laments a shift from blunt honesty to flattery and hypocrisy as French fashion spreads. It decries corrupt justice and religious mockery, warns that liberty wanes, and claims America would feel preferable when truth and honesty desert England.
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America
England
The Quest for Truth in Court and City Wealth
In a sweeping assessment the speaker says justice and religion survive only in the kingdom corner. Court life yields no hope, nobles are roiled by luxury and self interest, while the masses suffer taxes and poverty. If truth exists, it must be sought among the middle ranks, though vigor is weak against top and bottom extremes.
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Holland
Warfarws
Jafly
Oczakov
Venice
Constantinople
Vienna
Samos
Scala Nouva
Paris
Court of Justice
Wanted Speechwriter for Loyalist Propaganda Near Whitehall
Advertisement seeks a skilled rhetorician to craft persuasive speeches that mislead the public into believing they are free and prosperous while remaining slaves. The ideal candidate will defend imperial policy, tax burdens, standing armies, and submission to foreign powers, with a note on exploiting a Portsmouth fire as French treachery. Apply to Mr. Reynard at the Earl of Bute’s Head near Whitehall.
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Reynard
Earl of Bute
Whitehall
N. B
Portsmouth
Lost affections of Englishmen advertised reward
A curious notice offers three Crewsas to anyone who finds the affections of Englishmen and returns them to Madam Britannia at the sign of King William's Head in Revolution Court.
Runaway Black Dog Named Zhane Seeks Return In London
Public notice describes a mangey Black Dog of King Charles's breed with collar bearing motto and name Zhane. Reward offered by Widow Carlton of Pall Mall for its return. Also a printer dispute over a Middlesex Journal paragraph labeled false by the author.
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Charles
Zhane
Carlton
Pall-mall
Patchwork Petticoat Badge Mocking Livery Supporters
A London Evening Post item invites Lenpox voters of E/93 E to accept a symbolic badge made from scraps and fluff. It frames the patchwork garment as an emblem of their social role, worn right side out except on court days, and praises a northern patroness while hoping for a long-sought day.
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London Evening Post
Lenpox
Alderman Nass
Jong
Lambeth Hill Repairs Plea To City Commissioners
In Lambeth Hill residents urge the Leavers Lamps and Pavements commission to repave rather than patch the hill. They claim a stronger right to better work as numerous bye lanes from Thames Street have long been completed.
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Lambeth-Hill
Thames Street
Session of Oyer and Terminer at Old Bailey
The Admiralty Office announces a session of Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery to try offences on the high seas within the Admiralty of England. It will be held Thursday November 7 at eight o clock in the morning at Justice Hall Old Bailey. Php. SPEPHENS.
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High Seas
Admiralty of
England
Justice-Hall
Old Bailey
New Tavern and Coffee House Opens in Adelphi Buildings
An assignee announces the opening of a new tavern and coffee house in Adam-street Adelphi Buildings. The venue boasts an elegant fit and fittings, a good larder, and a selection of fine wines provided by W. Osborn. This notice targets noblemen and gentlemen seeking refined refreshment.
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Adam-street
Adelphi
W. Osborn
Adelp hi jeweller to open shop with varied jewelry
Acreaander Wilson a Working Jeweller announces a grand opening next Monday at No 3 Adam Street Adelphi. He will offer an elegant curious assortment of all sorts of jewellery and related goods to friends and the public.
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Acreaander Wilson
Adam-street
Adelphi
Lord Mayor Election Row and Port News In Postscript
Postscript discusses a personal row between Aldermen Nath Sawbridge and Crosby over anonymous criticism during the Lord Mayor poll, calling for clear charges and authors. It lists final poll results and notes on naval and political items, races, marriages, and various notices from Newmarket to Edinburgh, with shipping arrivals and deaths.
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Altho
Mr. Wilkes
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Nicholas Power
37Th Regiment of Foot
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Harry Blunt
Regiment of Foot
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Newmarket
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Dobby
Newcastle
Good Intent
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Alderman Purchas
Cambridge
Alderman Cartwright
Leicester
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William Chafe
Beckisler
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Rathbone Place
Amela Pickett
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York
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Edinburgh
John Dalrymple Esq
Lord Provest
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Walter Hamilton
Thomas Eiver
William Trotter
James Stodaart
John Wordie
Harrow School
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Eaton
Sumner
Breath
Harrow
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