Peace terms rejected by Britannicus in 18th century critique
Britannicus argues that peace preliminaries credited to Mr Prix were not his, recounting Council opposition, overruled decisions, and that such terms would empower France by allowing a Newfoundland fishery and naval growth. He urges Britain to avoid any agreement that risks maritime safety and national interest.
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Mongst
Prix
Prrx
Tatesman
de Buffy
Prrr
Newfoundland
Great Britain
France
Great-Britain
Britannicus
Public affairs and royal pageantry from Windsor and Oxford
A long London Extra details cautious treaty cautions on borders and cessions, Windsor castle ceremony with Prince William and Lord Bute, grand ball, and official procession. Oxford dispatches recount a scandal about a Reverend doctor and a candidate canvass, plus regional notices on deaths, smuggling, and shipping arrivals.
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London
Windsor
Royal
Duke of Devonshire
Lord Talbot
Duke of Cumberland
Lord Bute
St. George’s Hall
Prince William
Martin Leake
Septimus Robinson
Bishop of
Salisbury
Duke of York
Cumberland
York
William Henry
Earl of
Dukes of Cumberland
Serjeant Snow
England
Cerés
Pomona
St. George
Oxford
Robinson
Magdalen College
Tavistock
Thomas Hornbrook
Hornbrook
University of Leyden
Holland
Flanders
France
Germany
Tranquility in Europe questioned over long lasting peace
Fragmentary note by Tam Nestor Ironside hints at possible lasting peace or imminent injustice to reveal which side bears the wrong, urging Europe to learn the truth about the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Tam
C. Nestor Ironside
Bank Stock and Bonds Listing From 18th Century Ledger
Historical ledger fragment lists various bank stocks and bonds with old terms such as per cent, years purchase, and con formed notes. Mentions Old Long Ann, New Ditto, India Bonds, Navy and Via Bills, scrip, and different yearly denominations like 1758 1762 and 176 from era coinage.
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India
Bank Confol
Navy & Via
Ner Co
Burials Rise This Week Amid Disease and Casualties
Report shows 503 total burials with 295 in all and 6 increase in burials this week. Ages vary with multiple causes listed including smallpox and fever. Gender counts show 155 males and 140 females christened or buried.
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The
London Evening Post
Itr
Commonwealth
Aix la Chapelle
Ryfwic
Knights of the Order of the Garter
Order
Newcastle
Rutland
Dukes of
Princess Dowager of Wales
Augusta
Prince Ernest of
Robe
Nielson
Bristol
Africa
Madeira
Cape Francoise
Old France
Portsmouth
Guernsey
Bourn
Goodale
Milford
Lisbon
Count de Lippe Buckebourg
Albuquerque
Oxford Market
West-Indies
West- Indies
Oporto
Deal
Robert, Jones
Liverpool
Prince Edward, Wilkinson
Ditta
Farquerton
Mariscailo
Affortunato
Falmouth
Wind N. W
Price
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Cein
Mexico
Exchange, &c. Inges
I Bourdeaux Ditto
Cadiz
Madrid
Bilboa
Leghorn
Genoa
Venice
Porto
Dublin
Whitechapel
Sct
James's
Maccer
C. Price
Bowen
Royal Exchange
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