Englishman Admonishes Britain on Trade and War Costs
A fragment from an 18th or 19th century English pamphlet attacks past rulers and warns of continental plunder if Canada duties are not paid. It recalls 1556 under a Gromwell usurper and compares to George III era, urging bold action against France and Spain and praising English resolve and free speech.
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Europe
George
France
Spain
Canada
Britain
England
Davus warns London over ongoing mock quarrels
In a missive to the Printer of the London Evening Post Davus notes mixed signals from London and The Hague about alleged insults and potential misunderstandings. He argues the quarrels won’t trigger a rupture and suggests Rome will respond to any affronts with measured restraint.
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London
Davus
To the Author of the London Evening Post
A brief note addressed to the author within the London Evening Post, urging recognition or response. The item preserves the period voice while signaling a public readership appeal or literary query.
Meekness and Courage in Socia's Vindication
The passage argues meekness fails to humble foreign pride nor curb home dissension. It urges a bold, vigilant spirit and warlike resolve to strike the guilty head. Abroad, fight with shining arms. at home, pursue justice and wise counsel to root out vice and crop the villain.
Longitude Feast Poem by Thomas Paratakaer
A poetic piece celebrating the discovery and enjoyment of longitude as the board features venison and dainties from foreign parts. It promises wine to warm the heart, offering inspiring wisdom and the expulsion of doubt as the longitude mystery is resolved.
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Thomas Parataker
Poland and Lithuania frontiers and convocation news
Mails from Holland and Flanders report favorable Polish affairs under the Empress, troops near Lithuania to be recalled. The Dyet of Election near Warsaw chooses Count Sosnowsky, with adjournment for orderly proceedings. Prince Radzivil recovered, Brzeł and Hunsfeld regiments reviewed, Laudohn to inspect Upper Silesian Austrian troops. Corsica reinforced by French troops. English squadron to Algiers.
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Peterslergh
Poland
Lithuania
Warjuiv
Sosnowsky
Grand Novay
Llavania
Radzivil
Jertess
Silesia
Briez
Hunsfeld
Bretlau
Upper Silesia
Laudohn
Berlin
Breslau
Madrid
America
Board of Healt
Rome
Naples
Genoa
Paris
Versailles
Corsica
Duke of York
Angelica Durazzo
Sera
Durazzo
Algiers
Italian Sovereign Rumor and Vienna Turin Pact Talk
In Lucca on August 22 rumors speak of a Vienna Turin treaty trading Upper Novarese for Genoa fiefs. It is also reported that an unnamed Italian sovereign may abdicate to his son soon.
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Lucca
Vienna
Turin
Novareze
Genua
Aso
Fragmented political argument and notices from a late issue
A rambling civic column criticizes the press for smearing public figures and coalition talk while noting local life events. It mentions Lydia Bancroft’s fortune, a Bay marriage, a lord’s wife delivering a child, a Ludgate Street administrator, a fire in Northamptonshire, and cargo lists from a London ship, illustrating diverse items in a single page.
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Lydia Bancrot
Tay
Mfayai
Loch
Fagenimbe
Putney
Welch
Weeh
Aminidat
Ludgate Street
Thinney la
Lone
Ben the Straits
West-Indies
Gan
Jive Hom Carolina
Indiza
Fuga
Dablis
Smuggling Reform Demands and Public Drownings In London
Reports from London detail a Remonstrance pressing longer custom house hours and stricter seizure of smuggled goods, with merchants seeking entry continued after one and a commissioner approving filings in a private room. Also described are dramatic demonstrations at Blackfriars for new drowning-prevention devices and a vagrant organist election at St Mary Woolnoth.
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London
Holland House
Kensington
Dublin
Board of Commissioners
Blackfriars
London-bridge
St. Mary ,Woolnon
St. Mary Woolchurch
St. Mary Solnoth
Lombard Street
Reading
John Selby
Manchester
Dymoke Lifter
Mathew Lifter
Lincolnshire Militia
Theatrical Intelligence from the Dramatic Gaze
Drury Lene reports on military theatre themed actions with mention of General Bellamy and field pieces. The piece lists fictional troops, recruits, and officers including Beard Arne and Spar ks while describing upcoming operations and comedic turns in a satirical wartime setting.
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Drury Lene
Canunagder Siojor
Offrea
Livwero- Grigoth
Tesbur
Seerlard
Dlarr Ralés
Conmpander
Ami
Covent
Garcca
Bellamy
Scotland
Tommy
Loveria
Beard
Arne
Sparks
Bouradil
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Earth
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Legge
Hampshire
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Tunbridge Wells
Pur
Rem Dls
Tadia
South Sea
Gutro Gd An
Ssaha Datta New Suan
Safil
Meo India Awins
Olga Batan
Laovacon- Arcadie
Moring
Ale Imon
Ny Orakey Tielay
Afvernvacn
Cuukslo
Hyeva
Erdam
Pieres Am Sieht
Mni
Paris Hay
Ate
Dio
Bourdeaux Dutra
Cucie
Leynorn
Venice
Litborgs
Great Britain
ITC
Deire Ris
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