Oxford Chancellorship and political battles in letters
A letter discusses the University of Oxford choosing a new Chancellor and the political implications. It weighs Lord North’s possible role, tensions between Oxford and Cambridge, and possible compromises with the Duke of Grafton to align ecclesiastical appointments with ministry goals, urging protection of principle amid a coalition strategy.
Monumental Inscription on General Wolfe Death
The passage presents an inscription note on General Wolfe's death, urging exact reproduction to avoid bathos. It prompts readers to drop a tear or sigh near the bier as they pass, imagining Wolfe in eternity.
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Wolfe
Martinus Scribkerus
Letters from Cornwall Ask Walpole Advice on Emigration Plans
A Cornwall group of nine families seeks Lord Walpole guidance via the Public Ledger on emigrating to America in spring. They detail their 41 dependents and 2000 pounds capacity, seeking the best colony region for farming and access to markets for corn cattle timber hemp flax and other goods. News notes discuss India Company payments, titles, court intrigue, port arrivals, sheriffs display, a drowning, a marriage, a barn fire, and a death in Settrington.
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The
Public Ledger
Lord Dartmouth
North America
America
England
London
Cornwall
P. S
Lord Radnor Accused of Weak Interest in Oxford
Letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post dated Sept 28 1772 argues Lord Radnor has little real stake in Oxford University. It cites about a dozen voters misled by false pretence of independence and notes two self serving supporters do not benefit him. The piece concludes electors deem him more suited to Lady Huntingdon's seminary in South Wales than Oxford.
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the India Company
Committee of Correspondence
Great Britain
Ireland
Fach
Duke of Ancaster
Duke of Northumberland
Lyttelton
Temple
Camden
Princess Dowager of Wales
Duke of Gloucester
Oxford
Lord Litchfield
Richmond
William Chambers
Wellclose Square
Wilkes
Joseph Mawhey
St. Margaret’s Hill
Southwark
Townsend
Lisbon
Strigt
Marseilles
Port Au Bylace
Cape Francois
St. Léwiss
Martinico
Newfoundland
St. Lawrence
Portsouth
Kim
London
South Carolina
Princely
Augusta
Rofe
Calfar
Knight
Plymouth
Speedwell
Low
Jobs
Ann
Evans
William and Mary
Haswell
Unity
Owen
Countess of
Watkin Lewes
Alderman Oliver
John M‘arthur
Elizabeth
Shadwell Dock
Samuel Lappan
Bruton-street
Berkeley-square
Sawyer
King Street
Golley-quare
York
Christopher Elwood
Forton
Castle-Howard
Settring On
Malton
Henry Maiter
Giles Alcock
Newcastle
Radnor
Lord Radnor
Lady Huntingdon
South Wales
Standard Tavern
Leicesterfields
City of London
Middlesex
Westminster
John Wilkes
Ames Townsend
Society of the Friends of Freedom
T. B
Shakespear
Clentlemen
Lottery Office Names Cause Public Confusion in London
A London report notes offices on Oxford Road and Holborn using the name Goodluck in advertisements and doors to attract buyers. Mell Richardson and Goodluck are preparing a prosecution over misleading branding, while Wat fame Goodluck attracts customers to prize sales. Wenham and Co. offer ticket exchanges and prize payments at No 11 Poultry during office hours.
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Oxford Road
Holborn
Mr. Goodluck
Goodluck
Chemes
C. Mell
Richardson
Prosecution, Jr
Goodluck, Hazard, &c
Wenham and Co
Wenham and Co. &c
Selim Responds to Scipio on His Seventh Birthday
Selim answers Scipio in a brief note marking Scipio’s seventh birthday. The exchange notes friendship and celebrations, with a simple acknowledgement from Selim and a cordial greeting from Scipio.
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Selim
Scipio
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Lord North
Graftoni
Cambridge
Preferit
Duke of
Warre
Olympus
London Evening Pott
He Walpole
London Evening Post
Postscript
Mr. Ald. Hallifax Townsend Wilkes Shakespeare
Fervane
Thomas Hallifaxe
Birchin-lane