Lettered warfare over liberty and the king's men
A reader accuses a rival of false patriotism and anti Parliament zeal while defending the monarchy within lawful bounds. The writer denounces a notorious case, defends artillery officers, and pledges support for constitutional liberty, citing Seneca and promising aid to those who oppose tyranny. A Guildhall sheriff court poll for Lord Mayor is noted with Wilkes speaking to the Livery.
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Flanders
England
Jones
Corps of Artillery
Royal Militia
St. James’s
Marvel
Sopomy
Itill
Seneca
Nero
Wilkes and Ball Address Livery at Guildhall Speech 1772
The speech by Mr Wilkes to the Livery at Guildhall on October 8 1772 praises the voters for their support and denounces press threats while defending liberty and the city’s rights. Mr Ball replies with praise for unity and duty, and scrutiny actions are discussed among sheriffs Aldermen and other city figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alperrman Wilkes
Guildhall
Otober
Pater-nofter-row
Thomas Evans
Col. Burgoyne
House of Commons
East India
Paly Sheriffalty
Alderman Ball
Auvperman Bull
Wilkes
London
Hallifax
Shakespeare
Townsend
Alderman Townsend
Captain Allen
Lord Mayer
Capt. Allen
Hastings
Alderman Oliver
Posterity Recollects Gratitude For Resolute Defence
The posterity recalls your steadfast defense against united efforts of the King and Commons. Among your contemporaries, none respect you with more sincerity than the speaker expresses in these lines.
London Triumph Celebrates Sir Anthony Bateman Lord Mayor
An 1668 celebration in London honors Sir Anthony Bateman with principal parts by Alderman John Wilkes and the Independent Livery. They performed 2301 changes and 175 mayors, interludes, buxzing, and a rejoicing night. The piece notes political tensions and a Guildhall fever amid the late poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Tateham
Anthony Bateman
John Wilkes
City of
Whitechapel
Charing-cross
Libertas
Eternum
Alderman Wilkes
East India Directors Face Dilemma Over Dividend Policy
The East-India Directors defy Mr Manthip by delaying a dividend cut and risk government scrutiny. Lord North remains calm in talks with the board, signaling he may demand surrender of privileges before bond issuance to ease finances. The piece reflects shifting national maxims about wealth and subjects in the age.
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America
Ohio
Sawbridge
Zool
Wiltshire
Holland
Dutch East India Company
Cape of Good Hope
Batavia
Rome
France
St. Maloes
North America
Manthip
Lord North
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London Evening Pett
Postscript
Portmouth
John Peter Desmaretz
Chelmsford
Chelmer
Maldon
Essex
Peter Mullman
Mullman
Francis Canning
Foxcote
Warwick
Murray
Clare Market
Kirk
Lambeth Church
Joseph Waring
Elizabeth King
Rotherhith
Fitzhenry
Dublin
York
Abberford
John Kendall
Tenor Raper
John Raper
Yarmouth Roads
Anthony Edmonds
Hull
The
London Evening Post
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