Diamonds Throughout History and Great World Jewels
The text surveys famed diamonds and gems, noting Ravicond 1584 and Beovit in South America, and recounts cutting methods from De Besques. It recalls remarkable stones linked to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Aureng Zebe, and Pitt, with prices, weights, and journeys, plus other ancient jewels and anecdotes of royal collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravicond
Beovit
South America
Meawasay
Tuscany
Keysier
Pitt
Earl of Chatham
Fort George
East Indies
Brian
Duke of Orleans
France
Lovis I V
Portegi
Hai
Europe
Genoa
Venice
Great Britain
Canterbery
Londonderry
Lacy
Lisbon
Poor Lacy
Dever
Calais
Paris
Unreadable Fragments From Berkthi Report Windy Travel
Incoherent OCR fragment from a Berkthi brief describes high winds on the 13th and a poor travelling situation at a place called Fartingdos. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear individuals, organizations, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkthi
Scots News Reel From Aberdeen to Leith and Beyond
A sprawling colonial era column reports weather oddities and seismic rumblings, trade chatter in Leith, and civic plans. It mentions ships and captains from Clyde to St Kitts, a change in river plate gifts to public works, and debates on poor relief and inland navigation. Crime briefings include a wood street mint case and a street theft.
A Recestt and Melancholy Fad In Edinburgh Family
A Gasgow woman born of unwed maternity moves to Edinburgh to lie in for a child. Her 12 year old son runs away from school. A Wesse Indian 8:1 husband awakens a prior bond, they marry and have children for three years. The husband later discovers the son is his, attacks him, and madness ensues with delirium and fatal outcomes for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasgow
Edinburgh
Lye-In
Dan
Sporting Intelligence Malden Swede Togs Match Report
Fragmentary notes describe a Malden event with mentions of a Swed team and a game involving Bayzaad and Weanda. The readable text is unclear on dates, scores, or full participant names.
Horse Racing Mayhem At Rockingham Court Yard Meeting
An account of a crowded Rockingham course where a mix up during a race caused the wrong horse to be awarded the win. Spectators and officials blamed misguidance as riders struggled to correct paths, with reports of ensuing confusion and a declared result after close scrutiny. Several sweepstakes races followed with note of winners and entrants including Mr. Dowton and Mr. Vernon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetherinston
Ruvicwk
Rockingham
Rockinghass
Clayhall
Brewich Meais
Marpiots
Belind
Anu
Filiés
Naper
Bellofe
Lord Abingdon
Cantlayades
Parke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aberdeen
Thirwen
Cholen
Kinvere
Perth
Kiarol
Calabria
Leith
Fie Council
Little
Libberton
Cape
Campbell
Prince of Wales
Lilay
Liverpoo
Bristol
Douglas
Mip
Clyde
Port Glasgow
St. Kit’s
Prince
Gilbert Hulmes
Dominica
Cork
Lancasters
Poke
Maxa Pallheald
Grenada
London
Swift
Shirsmith
Hatten
Hattem
Prince of Oxange
Elbourg
Frong Place
Zuyder Fen
Zuyder Sea
Prussia
Henry
Warrington
Emsthentiae
Duke of
Bridgewater
Sainland
Eaglgad
Manchester
Wight
Suffolk
Middlesex
Hern Fey
Botany Bay
America
Britain
India
Eden
Fox
Walpole
Bolingbroke
Fem Ali
Orde
Ireland
Irith
Duke of Bedford
Gazig
Bape Accoual Uh MN Raee
Roda
Rve
Sussex
Cripplegate
Wood-street
Compter
Guildhall
Ppc
Custin
Wood Street. Com
Sulisker
Mint
Cso
Keeney
Wankead
Bldwin
Sporting Intelligence
Malden
Bayzaad
Weanda
Moody
Cluke
F. Kelis
Rider
Cale Reily
Ldy Rna
Fle
Tuas Val
Wrerdan Sday
Sert
Sce
Eac
Tetterington
Vernon
Min Munter
Suet
Caroline
Seady
Petco
Avenar
Sir J
Mr. Millon
Me. Bunsen
O Ketly
Captain Taylor
Abbie
Dowton
Cis Hall
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