Anti-Malevolence and Burke in London Evening Port
A letter from ANTI-MALEVOLENCE defends Lord Howe and his fleet command in America, arguing merit over bias and predicting danger if Howe is superseded. It criticizes public ingratitude, praises Howe’s integrity, and warns ministers against undermining capable officers, urging Burke to reassess independence and constitutional principles. The piece invokes Cato and urges adherence to American independence.
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Lord Howe
Ble Howes
Sandwich
Lord Sandwich
George Germaine
America
Cato
London
Colonies of
Britain
Great Britain
Faber
Burke
London Evening Port Adress to Edmund Burke Morse
A fragment from the London Evening Port extols Edmund Burke, noting many serious men respect his morality and conduct. The text appears as a courteous address, though context and full sentence structure are incomplete.
Reform of pensions and courtiers will save the realm
QUESTOR argues the King wastes millions on salaries and pensions, urging immediate reform. He cites mandarins in Poland and Pope Sixtus V, warns of bankruptcy, and urges Henry II’s example of squeezing bribes back into the Exchequer to drain the corrupt administration.
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Sixtus
Apostolic Chamber
Henry
Iord
Danaus
Questor
Gazette Missing Promptly Provokes Cabinet Runners Ad
Fragmentary notice from a late 18th century Gazette-style page mocks the Gazette and hints at political discontent. An advertisement from "those friends of Ministry" urges patience, promising potential recompense for a perceived setback on Staten Island, signed by order of the Cabinet and several ministerial runners.
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Staten Island
Theatrical Intelligence Extraordinary Roscius Edition Envisioned
The celebrated Roscius plans a complete edition of his works including plays odes translations romances and other writings. The project aims to gather his varied literary output into a single volume under consideration.
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Roscius
His Revision Foretells Four and Twenty Volumes in Calf
A fragment notes an author or editor proclaiming a revision plan that will yield four and twenty volumes in draft form. The terse line suggests a library or publishing project expanding with careful in progress work.
Reward Offered for Found Virtue Refused by Finder at Liverpool
A young woman’s virtue reportedly found in Liverpool prompted a offer of fifty pounds as a reward, which was refused by the finder who returned the item, noted as generous.
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Liverpool
Porscript of Mr Reddlife's Play Bill for Cork Audience
Mr Redlife presents respects to the public of Cork and hopes they will accept the entertainments on Monday evening as proof of his respect for their judgment and confidence in their generous reception. He could have made a longer bill but avoids padding to spare the audience.
Lavy's Reproof to a Buty in an 18th Century Assembly
A boastful officer challenges the room by offering ten guineas to reveal a maiden. A resolute young gentlewoman responds with a sharp retort, offering to show him one for nothing. The lady declares the captain’s sword proves the maiden since it never shed blood.
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Lavy
Buty
Sister Jane and the Nunneries Moral Tale
In a fragmentary verse exchange, Sister Jane, a reformed nun, recalls her past sin and the Abbess urges remorse as an example. A sprightly girl asserts Jane as a heavenly guide, while a Madam replies that such guidance is anticipated, ending with a terse acknowledgment.
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Jane
News from Hollard and Flanders with European updates
London reports bring Milan and Amsterdam items. The Duke of Gloucester is recovering enough for daily airing. Batavia letters mention a 23 French ships fleet off Coromandel. A princess dies in Safoula aged 80. Utrecht notes major ministerial changes likely to affect state affairs.
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Hollard
Flanders
Milan
Trent
Duke of Gloucester
Batavia
Coromandel
Maodexa
Tialt
Saffuola
Benedictina Ernestina Maria d’Eue
Utrecht
English Court Rumors and Political Intrigue Across Nations
The lettered chronicler portrays a web of influence among English leaders diplomats and merchants at court. It cites Irish and Jewish figures and hints at secret exchanges involving American prisoners and colonial trade. The piece notes ongoing fleet arrivals from the West Indies at Clyde with ships including Nancy Buchanan Trobella Thomson Morrison and Albion alongside Jamaica vessels.
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Poland
England
Levi
Lord Stormont
Messrs
Franklyn and Deane
Congress
Bay of Honduras
Mexico
Peru
Paris
Wilson
Franklyn
Sailing news and local notices from a busy port
Extracts report ships and crews foundering and taken up after a collision near Scilly. A Jamaica-bound brig was struck by lightning. Privateers seen off Scilly. several ships sail from Deal to Smyrna Cadiz and New York. A Lord Chesterfield anecdote. bread price debate. new Methodist chapel opening. horse racing bets. executions delayed. local deaths and stock prices listed.
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Greenock
G. A
Jamaica
Gage
Thip
John Caldwell
Scilly
Chace
Deal
Betsey
Sally
Hill
Smyrna
Hope
Strange
Cadiz
Elijah
Carr
Antilla
Annapolis
Hendeiick
New- York
Bedford
Plymouth
Bay of Biscay
Lisbon
Thestres Royal
Condell
Lord Chesterfield
Jer Jsibie
Ireland
Courtiss
Society of Arts and Sciences
John Street
Adelphi
Ferman
Medley
Liverpool
Ayr
Duke of Hamilton
Thomas, Wallace of
Craigie
Thomas Wallace
Alexander Don
Forrester
J. Payne
Newgate
Joan Whitaker
Headley
North Waltham
Norfolk
Miss Jones
Felmingham
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Lord. Howe
Edmund. Burke
London Evening Post
Pottscript
Gazette
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Agus
Flaupdrer
B.aul
Fiand
Campbell
Chasite
Mleran
Nase Thomson
India
South Sea
Dito Consol
Ditto
Consol
Shere
Great
England and
Soiland
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Kew
Paternofler- Tow
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