Rival claims for Hampshire seat spark royal dispute
A fragmented 18th century letter from Knighton Taylor to Lord Duke Vos informally protests a candidate’s bid for the borough of Win, alleging motive, propriety, and influence. The missive cites the King’s representative and laments perceived favoritism, while defending a legitimate energy trade and condemning vengeance.
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Lothe Duke
Cnanvds
Wisebaers Bitte
Grace
Fifell
Hampshire
Fesr
Howe
Janie
England
Win
George the Second
Duke
Knighton Taylor
Prose letters discuss Popery and 1641 Ulster massacres
The writer attacks Papal power and Catholic cruelty, recalling the 1641 massacre in Ireland. He links Protestant suffering to Charles I era hostilities, urging readers to remember marauding Papists and the bloodshed in Ulster, with vivid depictions of torture and barbarity.
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Church of Rome
Papal
Charles
Bretand
Ignatius Loyola
Ulster
Goerburg
Keppel ordered to act on French fleet sighting
The article notes that Admiral Keppel has been instructed to obey his orders from the Ministry and negotiate with the Court of France, with talks at the tapis nearing completion and his duty to engage when the French fleet appears.
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Best
Keppel
France
Opinions on Thames river works and naval reports
The piece discusses proposals to demolish Thames locks to create deeper water for barges and greater tonnage, with cost estimates for lighters and labor. It also reports movements of regiments, ship movements, captures, prizes, and remarks on government and public sentiment, including permissions and delays around naval affairs.
Diplomats and Pictures in Talks Over a Broad Treaty
A London Evening Post fragment reports near-agreement with France mediated by the Spanish ambassador. It mentions possible articles recognizing American independence and surrender of Gibraltar as a gratuity, while Parliament may resist. Critics claim cabinet secrecy and manipulated parliamentary support favoring such a treaty. Poor old England.
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France
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Spain
England
America
Old
TECTOR ACCUSES DAPPERWIT OF PLOAGIARISM IN DRAMA
The London Evening Paper notes TECTOR sending compliments to Mr Dapperwit and urging immediate study of Fareph Andrews Adventures to claim that the death by own action scene in his comedy is stolen from Fielding. It suggests Dapperwit may sue and hints at Delton's potential print-room acknowledgment.
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Tector
Mr. Dapperwit
Fareph Dandrews
Fielding
Weréatie
Delton
Disruptions to a CERTAIN ADMIRAL in London Evening Port
A fragmentary note from the London Evening Port discusses sent commands to a high ranking admiral. It urges decisive action to deter France, warning that if French fleets advance, the courses must be altered quickly as not sent to engage in direct combat.
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Finele
Saay
France
Maglean
Royal Emigants
America
Keate
Foot Guards
Duke of Gloucester
Patent Advancing Lord W to Earl of Waistcoat Breaches Breeches
The London Evening Political notes a patent advancing Lord W to the dignity of Earl of Freland, titled Earl of Waistcoat and bearing the baronetcy Breeches. The item reads as a humorous or satirical notice about noble titles being granted or discussed.
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Kingdom of
Freland
Hamilton Medicines Advised Purchasers to Seek Bills
Public notice from John Hamilton declares that Mrs Wray of Turlington’s Ballon of Life now supplies his medicines in Britain and Ireland. Vendors are urged to send a bill with every parcel detailing virtues, with the coat of arms and motto THE THROUGH to verify authenticity and avoid counterfeits.
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Great Britain
Ieland
John Hamilton
London
Nrc
Prices of Stocks and Bonds on This Day at Two Clock
Prices listed include Bank Stock 3 per cent bank annuities reduced and other conso bonds. Confols quoted at various fractions and rates with values in pounds and pence. Indian stock and Navy, South Sea, and lottery tickets shown, along with scrip Omnium in old currency notation.
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India
Navy
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