Expulsion of Mr Locke at Oxford University Record
Letters from 1684 reveal the expulsion order for Mr Locke of Christ Church, Oxford. The correspondence shows Sunderland and Shaftesbury’s circles pressing for removal, citing alleged disloyalty and danger to government, with instructions to Dean and Chapter and Whitehall to enforce expulsion by January. The documents quote royal commands, ministerial directives, and church officials confirming the action.
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Locke
University of Oxford
Earl of
Earl of Sunderland
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Earl of Shaftesbury
London
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Oxford
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Whitehall
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Fragmentary OCR text references a college and expulsion of Mr. Locke. Names and clear events are unreadable, making a coherent summary difficult. The readable bits suggest a disciplinary action connected to authority figures, but specifics are not present.
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Locke
Lord Exeter pressued by public for alleged Howe news
An Exeter reader accuses a noble lord of biased commentary on the Howes and Admiral Graves, urging restraint in public discourse. The letter questions motive, cites alleged intelligence about a Baltimore landing, and warns of political consequences if claims prove false.
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Heigh
Bourhood
Exeter
Moll’s
Howes
Wilmington
Delaiare
Howe
Lord Howe
Gravey
Boston
Baltimore
Maryland
Honey
Vaughan
General Howe
Veteran Officers Plead For Fair Promotions Across The King
A London Evening Post letter appeals to the king to recognize long serving officers worn by age and wounds. It criticizes promotions that place many veterans of over forty five years at lower ranks, urging royal regard for soldiers and noting the hardship of being sidelined. The writer hopes the king heeds this appeal from trusted officers and their loyal service.
Epitaph for Captain Finch Killed in Early Battle
Fragmentary verses mourn the death of Captain Finch who was lately killed in a prime motion in America. The lines praise his bravery and the sorrow of friends and foes alike. Edwards hopes for a longer life while Mars exalts the brave in battle.
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Finohy
Evas
America
E ‘Finch
Edwards
Mars
Lost Breeches of a Gene Officer Stolen on Duty
A notice warns that during duty a general officer’s breeches were lost or stolen. Rewards are offered for recovery. readers are urged to avoid buying stolen goods and to report findings at the Loft and Found Office by ten in the morning. The text references Shakespearean works and an 18th century literary aside.
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N. B
King's Anecdote of a Lost Guinea in Palace Chores
A late king shares a whimsical tale told after dinner about a page in the Countess of Yarmouth's residence. While passing through chambers, a small canvass bag of guineas dropped, one coin rolled under wood. The king and page carefully pried apart timber until the missing coin was found, then the king praised the page and gave him the coin as reward. The tale ends with a reflection on fate.
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Countess of
Yarmouth
Murderers Wanted in London After Heavily Suspected Robbery
Notice from 18th century London seeking aid to arrest James Saunders and John Rowe for alleged murder and theft connected to missing gold watches rings and builders trinkets. Describes Saunders as a young man with pockmarked face wearing brown clothes and blue coat, Rowe as tall fair and green dressed, both linked to robberies near the Royal Exchange aboard the ship Lady Gage. Reward of ten guineas offered by John Gretton, Esq.
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James Saunders
John ‘Rowe
Thomas Redshaw
William ‘Sanford
Lewis DE Butte
Francis Mercier
David Demourdrey
John Rowe
John Gretton
Margaree Street
England
Lady Gage
Ann ‘John Rowe
Manchester
Royal Exchange
London
Bethlem Hospital Concern Over Morning Post Claim
A January 18 1977 dated note from Nath. Thomas treasurer and gentlemen on the Weekly Committee defends Bethlem Hospital care, labeling a Morning Post report as false and scandalous and the work of an unfortunate person unappreciative of the charity.
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Bethlem- Hospital
Morning Post
Rumor of Washington Defeat and Irish Regiments Plan
A London merchant read a Paris letter claiming three engagements between British and American forces with a Washington lead army defeat, many Americans killed or captured, but lacking location details. It says the Irish Parliament may be asked to send foot regiments to America to be replaced by German troops and new Catholic regiments.
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Lloyd’s Coffee-House
Paris
France
America
General Congress
Franklin
Washington
Portmouth maritime notices and academic election summary
An itemized update lists ships arriving and sailing from Portsmouth with captains and destinations including the Hussar C Salter and the Good Desire Harrison. It notes political and academic appointments at Cambridge and Peterhouse as term begins, with officers elected for the year and masters of arts admitted. Also reports on ship movements in the Downs and notable court and urban crime news, including pardons and executions in London.
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Atetter
Portmouth
Miy
Hussar
C Salter
Fortaighe
Haldiman
Quebec
St. Helén’s
Exeter
Streights
Portugal
Erwin Gally
Lamb
Bremen
General Heister
Good Desire
Harrison
Newcastle
Hampshire
Burnett
Hamburgh
Batavia
Oftiichs
Renier
Adventure
Clark
Plymouth
Montagne
Walterer
Pennell
James Tpiches
Howes
America
Radt
Cambridge
Andrew Pemberton
Peterhouse
George
St. John’s College
Progters
George Mounfey
Jesus‘College
Thomas Ellis
Robinson
Sidney
King’s
Belifon
Knapp
King’s College
James Browne
Pembroke Hall
Diadzity
Samuel Halifax
Trinity Hall
Law
Raffel Plumptre
King
J. Carr
St. John’s
Sen
Regent
Thomas Brand
Christ’s
College
Sez
Deal
Aurora
Downs
Peter
Cleland
Africa
Olympia
Bets
Scandaroon
Marox
Swansea
Macklin
Shylock
Mary Thomas
John Wartél
George Ware
Old Bailey
Thames
Feagenes
Thomas Richards
John James Smith
Charles Roberts
Guildhall
Westminster
Amd
Mile End
Taylor
Dr. Taylor
Meworth
Martniles
Newgate-market
W. Renwe
India
South Sea
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