Fragmentary notes on cross cultural conflict and royal travel
The passage blends fragmented lines about hostilities involving indigenous groups and a claim that villages offer services to Caer reis and their chiefs declare support for liberty. It also reports the Spanish capture of St Sacrament and a royal journey resuming after a period of illness, with the Duke of Gloucester arriving and Prince’s recovery noted as he plans to travel to England.
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Linfdey Ahi
I Saa
Bagh
Caer Reis
St. Sacrament
Cevallos
Rloucetter
England
Destructive hurricane devastates Petersbarph and ports
Reports describe a violent hurricane that damaged ships, warehouses, and homes in Petersbarph and surrounding towns. Many vessels overturned or stranded, with substantial property loss and several deaths. European commerce feels the impact as fleets and merchants face widespread disruption.
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Petersbarph
Dama
Crone
Eere
Sof Eineson
Fetersburgh
Europe
Amorhl
Rufsia
Ge Caarels
Buffel
Birmingham
Sheffield
Feral
Saratter
Orient
America
William Howe
Washington
Hyde Park
Soca
John Fielding
Willis
George Street
Westminster
Gige
Graves
Bec
Boston
Mac
King Charles IIs Anecdote With Dr Stiltinglee Sermon
An 18th century anecdote recounts Dr Stiltinglee preaching in court and reading his sermon at court while extempore to parishioners. King Charles answers with a quip about money, noting he never speaks to his people without asking for funds and hence avoids direct eye contact.
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Charles the Second
Stilting‘Alee
Charles
Royal Chapel
Covent Garden Theatres Clash Over Portia Performances
The Covent Garden theatres spar over star casting as Mrs. Barry debuts Portia this season amid praise for Miss Bassanti and Mrs Younge. Critics note Barry's balance of comic sprightliness and heartfelt sentiment, while cautioning on her joining the general taunt and Shylock's portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatres Royal
Lok Dpc Remidins
Covent Garden
Barry
Portia
Miss Bassanti
Younge
Sesutich
Mackin
Gaylock
Night at Beggar's Ode Opera Receives Alteration by Murphy
An 18th century opera night at Woolwich features the Beggar's Ooded with a new scene added to please the audience. Mrs Farrel played a merit-worthy role in the production and the alteration to the work, attributed to Mr Murphy, aims to satisfy managers' desire to delight patrons. The performance included A Hunting We Will Go and is praised for care, with the cast and audience approving the changes.
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May Beckpette
Mr. Henderson
Macklin Hishfelf
Aivedy Ertif
Henderson
Antonio
Baffanio
Wroughton
Macheadi
Woolwich
Murphy
Racing Odds And Entries From Abingdon Fair Notes
Readable fragment details horses and owners at Abingdon race meet including Mr. Vernon's Pastorelick, Ed Glermont's Neiferte, and Clermont's Gy. Entries mention three-year-olds, cobs, mares, and bids with certificates required. Prize and purchase notes reference Horserace proceedings and sanctions.
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Smee Wue
Brand
Myrtle
Bear Src
Rathprylie
R. My
C. Bampryde
Vernon
Pastorelick
F. Ditchsin
Ed Glermont
Catcéset
Bettesworh
O’kelly
Horizon
B.C. Rags
B.C
Fube Prien
Mitkas
Sheameker
Abingdon
Leviathan
Averyaarolds
Hira
Clermont’s
Coope
Gailes
Safton
Kingaon
LaGrfrenorac
Mexico
Mr. O'Kelly
Relipte
Salegenes Sb. c
Eclipse
la Offory
Clesmont
Hydiiges
Clermont
Newmar
Grafton
C. c
Antinous
Lai Offiry
Otho
Sir C. Sedley
B. c
Goldfinder
la Gr Frence
Giméracke
Gascogue
Mak
Ece
Bolinghface
Hixod
Amy
Ld Grosvenor
E Fierod
Cleveland
Hetty
Cade
H. Ft
Ditchin
Ld Grofsenon
Sparhauke
B. F. Chryseis
Ld Kelingbroke
C Augustus
Match
Chi Fk
Li Olfory
Squirre
Mr. $Apleton
Eali
Eacn
Threeaye
Eying Sit
O'Kelly
B. c. Jupiter
Esli
Ld Bolingbroth
Comet
Marcheni
Li Abingdon
Eelipse
Mr. Carterse
Cy Borafcha
Ld Clermont’s.b
Herod Mic
Hervey
Br. c
Snap
Grosvenot
Ngineer - Si
G.bunbury
Grosvenor
Ginterack
Mr. Powell
Pinarro
G ‘Idfinder
M. Pulteney
Waurhall
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Fetat
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Antine Raby
Tha Am Tees
Teneriffe
Hampthisé
Bennett
Hamburgh
S.thip
Exeter
Moore
Lisbon
Oparth
Downs
Thip
Sir Richard Bickeston
Oxford
Hifie
Magdalen College
University of Oxford
Nathan. Wetherall
University College
Thomas Fothergil
Queen’s
Garfington
Harcourt
Thomas Robinson
Merton College
Launtderveks
Mourry
m—Prinedas
Cavendish-squaré
Jean
Newgate
Wyeakman
Miles
Newgarg
Thomas Jones
Basily
Jemima
Gaie Hills
Ule-Street
Manchester-Guare
Richard
Divelling
John Graves
Sothe
Ge Haute
Henry Morris
Par Inersmith
Harneises
Richard Farwood
Joby
Ryegate
Othe Parish
Wincanton
Somersetshire
Bennet
Tankerville Famaily
Burtton
Williae
Doghead
Wilts
E. Walker
Spislel
James Walker
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