View of Isabella and the Christian Faith Dilemma
Fragmentary verse related to Isabella from a 16th century play or letters. The text discusses honour as a Christian virtue, the sanctity of Heaven, and the dilemma of remaining virtuous versus societal reward. Characters named Isabella and Angelo wrestle with whether sacrifice of honour is required to pursue salvation, with Jennings noted as influencing temptation.
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Isabella
Ventur
Jennings
Angelo
Altack
Chrisian
B. M
A Duchess and a Prince in Rome A Personal Encounter
An English visitor recalls a social evening in Rome at the Duchess of Bracciano's, where a prince pursued conversation in French and English. She notes his bloated, melancholy appearance, scarlet dress with gold lace, a large antique cameo, and two Irish Roman Catholic gentlemen attending him. The scene ends with good nights and departures.
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Bracciano
Franger
Stewart
Rome
France
Highies
Siignear
Duchess of Monte Libretti
Duchess of
England
Debates in Cabinet Over American Plenipotentiary
A Paris dispatch dated September 21 1776 reports heated cabinet debate in London over the American plenipotentiary. Lord Stormont used intrigue to block negotiations while ministers voiced strong opinions against the colonies. The Count de St Germain pressed arguments on the injustice of the measure amid acrimonious exchanges.
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Lord Stormont
Count de St. Germain
Telex
Queen Interference and Treaty Fallout Fueled by War Fears
The Queen’s influence is said to have steered policy as Silas Deane debated Congress. The Count warned of kingdom harm from active involvement. War fears rose after the treaty’s forceful approval, with court intrigue, ministerial distrust, and debates at court about who would trigger a broader conflict.
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Silas Deane
Congress
England
Deane
Tling
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Francis Newbery
St. Paul's Church-yard
James
Robert Harcourt James
St. John’s College, Oxford
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St Alben's Street
Francis Newserby
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St. Paul’s Church-yard
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Essex
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Bromley
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Suffer
Stephen Hart
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Saar Gate
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Joseon
Lee
John Bourne
Beocklind
Srezete Wrelad
Great Hurst
Ent
Charles Goring
N.B
Chares Goring
Elgin
Witon
William Ellis
Horsham
Sussex
N. B
Michacimas
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Boots
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Oroter
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Hants
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Gretton
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Sarigoe
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Cheshire
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Modbury
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