Junius Ridiculed for Sedition in London Letter
A Swindon based letter attacks Junius for sowing sedition and traitorous sentiments against the King and Duke of Grafton. The writer acclaims the ministry while denouncing Junius, calls for burning his epistles, and ridicules his supposed influence. The piece mocks the public, laments Livery of London politics, and ends with a satirical note on pig traders and Lord Mayor’s day plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Grafton
Junius
Grace of Grafton
Charles the Second
St. James’s
Frmins
Greateff
Fuxzus
Whittlebury Forest
Ant
London
England
Alderman Nash
Printer
Widhill
North Wilts
Alderman Nath
Livery of
Oxford
Nash
Swindon
London Evening Post on City Farce and Livery Fate
A fragmentary plea to the printer asks how the Treasury bled and whether the Livery’s struggle yielded greatness. The piece notes rising steps from apprentice to alderman, soldier to captain, and student to famed author within city life and professions.
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Livery
London
Pinter
Carrieth
Inns of Court
Worthy Livery Men Address to London Chief Magistrate
A 1771 letter to the Worthy Livery Men of London from William Nash, pledging to uphold laws and preserve peace and order. He expresses gratitude for the honor of being raised to chief magistrate and vows independence and integrity in service to the city and its corporation.
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London
Yi Ovbe
Europe
Cim
Swithin
Lane
William Nash
Address to Worthy Liverymen by Thomas Hallifax
Thomas Hallifax expresses gratitude to the Worthy Liverymen of London for their support in his bid for the mayoralty. He pledges future conduct to honor their trust, and promises to uphold marital liberties, citizen rights, and the city’s peace and prosperity if called to office. Dated Birchin Lane, Oct 9, 1741.
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London
Tom
CIA
Lord Mayor Elect Receives Public Thanks at King's Arms
A large meeting of Friends of William Nath, Lord Mayor elect, at the King's Arms Cornhill resolved to present thanks to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs for securing peace and free election. The Dean and officials praised the Lord Mayor’s assistance, and a later note reports appointments, local notices, race results, and stock prices from the period.
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William Nath
King’s Arms
Cornhill
King’s Arms Tavern
Friends of the
Affidavit Denounces Whisperer Paragraphs in London Evening Post
William Moore issues a sworn statement from Reading gaol asserting he has the full account from two witnesses and will publish a detailed affidavit in two or three days to refute every point in Whisperer No 36. He lists Mesiry Pescote Grote Culverdén and Hollingworth, bankers, as subjects. No address given.
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London Evening Post
Mesiry
Pescote
Grote
Culverdén
Hollingworth
Britain
Reading
Chancery-lane
William Moore
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T Junius
Birchin-lane
Jam
Thomas Hallifax
Postscript
Ohn Paterson
James Bogle French
William Kinleside
Francis Ellis
Gab. Leekey
H. Spencer
Samuel Seawell
Edward de Santo
Benjamin Kenton
Richard Wood
William White
Henry Parker
Mr. Paterson
Guildhall
Wilkes
Oliver
Paterson
Committee of City Lands
Teasdale
Bishopfeate Street
Alderman Townsend
Prince Edward
Kew
Prague
Parliament of
Ireland
Sutherland
Robert Maclith
4Th Regiment of Dragoons
Carpenter
Corporation
Sir George
Bridlington
Lord Lumley
James
Harrison
Copenhagen
Denmark
Leghorn
Port Ferraro
Sieur Pipping
Abo
Dyet
Paris
Duc d’Harcourt
Normandy
Savitelle
Brittany
Newmarket
B.C
Match
Lord Grosvenor
Nosegay
Snap
Mr. Blake
Quill
Feather
Carlisle
Kateni
Captain
Mr. Tuting
Terzia
D. of Northumberland
Voltaire
Bell
Offory
Zephyr
Squirrel
Mr. Pigot
D. of Grafton
Supon
Cataline
Darting
Priestein
Mr. C. Blake
Paymaster
Zoogs Ld
Bolingbroke
Marianne
Mr. Strode
Hackwood
Zoo Gs. A
Cadormus
B. C
Lord Orford
Delia
Mr. Foley
Rowley
Alemira
Mr. Bailey
Fenthill
Lord Farnham
Fariband
Flora
Lord March
Mr. Vernon
S. Br
Pyrrhus
Sprightly
Sf. Tolb
Lord Rockingham
Sclon
Sampson
Mr. Panton
Bellario
C. Blake
Lady Jane
Orford
Vernon
Lord Crayven
Polydamus
Lord Abingdon
Myr
Orpheus
Mr. Ogilvy
Baron
Duke of Cumberland
Fagegergill
Gravesend
Mile
Rawthwell
Duchy Lane
Savoy
Burney
Duchy-lane
Mr. Burney
Alten Capelle
Consol
Consor
Thut
Tribunus
Dr. Charles
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