Parolles Parallels Stir Modern Military Satire
An 18th century critique likens Shakespeare's Parolles to a modern military figure, denouncing arrogance in a Lieut. Colonel. The writer mocks courtly pretensions and boasts in public clubs, calling for public accountability and opposition to abuses of power. He includes a note about a Hertfordshire county matter and a Lord Lieutenant appointment.
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Rousillon
Shakespeare
Paralles
Bobbadil
Parclles
Shakespear
Sears
Dar Parolles
Ehate
North America
Portugal
Grafton
Parolle
Three Kingdoms
Harross
Bereforts
All well that ends swell in New Bond Street show
A fragment from a 1770 notice notes a performance in New Bond Street with a phrase about endings well. The dated line refers to April 7, 1770, and mentions Britannus. The readable text emphasizes a theatrical context and location rather than full details.
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Bond-street
Anclo-Britannus
Letter to John Wilkes from April 1770
A Middlesex Journal excerpt addressing John Wilkes, praising undaunted conduct amid hostile opposition. It argues friends misread human weakness, condemns insinuations from his youthful circle, and highlights attacks tied to Henry Lawrence Buttrell’s appointment. The writer urges Wilkes to seek virtue and honest fame, dated April 125 1770.
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Eidas
Charaéter
Wilkes
Henry Lawes Bnuttrell
Min
Samuel Johinson
Jamies Scott
Hugh Kelly
Somie Parks
Public Accounts Delay Questioned in Middlesex Journal
A letter questions delays in paying public accounts, alleging mismanagement and Office policies. It cites Lord H and Ld Hd, claims long Auditor’s vouchers await examination, and argues expediency benefits clerks and auditors, while delays hint at personal interests and reduced work output.
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Oroon
R’s
Corner of Butcher Row Advertises Goods for Sale
An old notice proclaims the corner of Butcher Row near Temple Bar offering a wide range of goods. It lists carpets, blankets, feather beds, quilts, mattress covers, furniture for beds, cottons, linens, and ready made bedsteads. It promises low terms for ready money and that items can be bought by the piece or made up to order.
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Orner
Butcher-Row
Temple-Bar
the Strand
Persia
Turkey
Wilton
Kidderminster
Search
Harrateen
Cheney and Linsey
Yey
Hair Vigor Remedy Promises Beauty and Protection
Richard Warren of Haymarket advertises a newly improved royal violet and yellow hair tincture claimed to preserve hair, prevent thinning after fevers and illnesses, shield against smallpox marks, and aid burns or scalds. Available 2s per bottle, with listings at Langford near the Coffee House and other shops.
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Richard
Warren
Coot
Langford
Bath
Debts and fines settled for Mr Wilkes at April meeting
A damaged OCR fragment notes subscriptions and fines linked to Mr Wilkes and Mil i Wilkes in Middlesex. It mentions debts and payments due, with references to a February 20 11769 date and an April meeting. The legibility is poor but indicates commitment to settle debts and an outstanding fine.
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Wilkes
Middlesex
Cp Proihise
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TU 'Reb
the Themselves
Middlesex Journal
Hertfordshire
Hertford
Hénford
Stanhope-sireet
P.S
Middlesex. Journal
John Wilkes
Middlesex, Journal
Thomas Smifth
Great-Britain
Ireland
Bonpow- Tavern
Billi
Mili Wilkes
Wilke
Weongara
Paul's
Bolton
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