Royalty and Law in a Reverent Ode Fragment
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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1780
Page
4
Fragmentary Quote Sparks Debate About Keppel Haters
A partial OCR fragment hints at a heated dispute over a figure named Keppel. The line sequence includes praise and strong accusations, suggesting a public or literary argument about esteem and dislike without clear context or dates.
Prologue to the Female Captain by the Author
Prologue to the Female Captain speaks of critics and storms at sea with theatrical mockery. It references ancient heroes, ships, and a privateering bard named Routeur Marivaux whose voyage ends in Drury Lane. The piece blends satire on authorship and performance with nautical imagery and a ship’s fate under Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Greece
Rome
Alexander
Routeur Marivaux
Vilin
Drury Lane
Sheridan Dad le
Surrey election nomination letter from 1780
To the Gentlemen Clergy and freeholders of the county of Surrey Joseph Mawbey requests votes and influence at the Guildford election to represent Surrey in Parliament He expresses thanks for their esteem and promises faithful service Botleys Sep 14 1780 The election will be held at Guildford on the 27th at ten oclock and the following day Some freeholders may be unable to attend due to illness or distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Botleys
Guildford
ABBEY
Kilkhampton
Great Britain
Hervey
G. Kearfly
Fleet-fireet
Epsom
Windsor
County of
France
Spain
Seacace
Channel
Westminster
Carlos Fox
Ministry
County of Hants
Jervoise Clarke Jervoise
Hampshire
Alderman Clark thanks Worthy Livery and supporters
Alderman Clark presents compliments to the Worthy Livery of London and acknowledges those gentlemen who supported the different candidates. He thanks the broader circle for their engagement and generosity and hopes to continue to receive their friendly regards and countenance on future occasions. Broad Street, Saturday, Sept. 16, 178.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark F
London
Hinfilf
Flaiters
Broad Street
Money Matters and Seekers of Funds in Essex Street
Nobility, gentry, clergy, and others with estates or reversions may obtain temporary or permanent sums of money from 300 pounds upward. Applications, quietly and securely, to M. A. at No 17 Essex Free t near the Temple, who has long processed such arrangements. Some large sums ready for freehold mortgages and to purchase large reversions for states or funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A
Essexfreet
Temple
N.B
Surrey Committee Endorses Keppel and Mawbey for County Seat
A Surrey committee at Epsom resolved unanimously to nominate Admiral Keppel and Sir Joseph Mawbey as joint candidates for the county in the upcoming parliamentary election. They shall draw up a hand-bill and plan to send delegates to London next winter to coordinate with allied bodies. Francis Vincent served as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Keppel
Trutst
Keppel
Joseph Mawkey
Sir Joseph Mawbey
Joseph Mawbey
Onslow
Thig County
Co.amictet
London
Francis Vincent
A Keppel Seeks Surrey Parliament Seat After Windsor Loss
A. Keppel addresses the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Surrey from Epsom, thanking them for nominating him to represent the county in Parliament. He notes strong support after Windsor, pledges faithful service and protection of the Constitution, and indicates readiness to campaign across the county. A meeting is set at the King’s Arms Palace-yard on September 16 1780.
Freeholders to Meet at Three Tuns over Admiral Keppel
The Freeholders of this County residents in Southmark and adjacent parts are desired to meet the Friends of Admiral Keppel at the Three Tuns St Margaret's Hill on Monday next at seven o clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reident ix Westtminster
Admiral Keppel
King’s Arms
Southmark
St. Margaret’s Hill
Fen
Eos
Frigates and ships of the line in Atlantic action
Madrid reports an English convoy captured by the combined fleet. The Southampton was seized by the Protecteur while Thetis escaped. Don Louis de Cordova sent Zodiaque, Marseillois, and a Spanish ship of the line in pursuit. Separately, Ramillies was reportedly taken by the Zodiaques. A Petersburgh fire destroyed a hemp magazine on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Ramillies
Flest
Southampton
Protecteur
Thetis
Don Louis de Cordova
Zodiaque
Marseillois
Courier
London Election and Naval Rumors Amid Market News
Daily notices from London recount Alder man Kirkman’s death before the poll and anticipated Sheriff action in Cheap Ward. Reports on Westminster and Norwich results, with Windham and Harbord as pivotal figures, and a stray tale of a Norfolk canal raid by Spanish prisoners. Local price lists and stock quotes complete this eclectic late article.
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