Impressed Service and Preft Money in English History
A historical analysis traces impressing for royal service from Saxon times to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. It explains preft or impreft money as earnest pay to recruits, the role of Exchequer warrants, and how pressing evolved, critiquing modern naval warrants as overstepping civil authority and Magna Charta protections.
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Edgar
Lord Coke
Richard the Second
C. ii
Chambers
Jacob
Sir Matthew
Hale
Charles the Second
Duke of York
Absidies
Henry
Efrielt
WiIl
Henry the Eighth
India Company
Mary
Thames
Philip
Gravesend
Windsor
A&t
At&t
Admiralty
A. Justice. of Peace
The.s. Eliz. c
S. Ma‘ Ieftw
Letter urging preservation of Society of Artists in 1772 note
The writer pleads with Mr Taft to defend the Society of Artists against Tyrer’s actions and declares sincere opposition to a villain, hoping to protect the Society’s honor, justice, and free expression. He urges a thorough public disclosure of past conduct to restore confidence and asks for restraint and fair treatment. April 9, 1772.
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Mr. & Payne
Loho Square
Painter of Middlesex Explains Ancient Earth Pits Near Darlington
Historicus cites Brompton and Lord Littleton on a 1179 ground rise at Oxendale that reached church-tower height and split back, leaving three pits near Darlington. Camden says Hell-kettles are remains of the event, while the account suggests a single initial pit formed by subterranean fires and later filled.
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Middlesex
Darfagion
Lord Littleton
Henry V
Brompton
Oxendale
Camden
Darlington
Monte, Novo
History and Survey of London complete with plates
A royal issued weekly publication offers Maitland and others history of London with 131 plates, a large map, and engravings of churches palaces and public buildings. It covers Westminster Middlesex Southwark and surrounding villages within twenty miles and includes the Fire of London era and post fire development up to 1772 with notes on improvements and errors of prior editions.
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London
William Maitland
Westminster
Middlesex
Southwark
Foithier
Garevand
J. ‘Witkin
St. Paul’s Church
T.lowndes
G. Kearnly
Essence of Pearl and Peace Dentirrice offered in London ad
Jacob Hemet Dentist to her Majesty and Princess Amelia promotes Essence of Pearl and Peace Dentirrice as superior for teeth and gums. It promises preserved teeth to old age, whitening without enamel damage, firming loose teeth, curing gum scurvy, preventing toothache, sweet breath, and general gum health. Sold wholesale and retail in Cockspur Street London and by perfumers in Bath Paris.
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Jacob Hemet
Amelia
Hemet
W Bayley
Cockspur-street
BALSAMIC TINCTURE Claims A Cure For Extreme Scourge Case
A testimonial from 1772 praises Balsamic Tincture for severe boils and weakness, recounting hospital failure and rapid recovery after using the remedy. Richard Resfarick describes audience with Dr Grantham, witness Mr Grantham, and notes bottles sold by Newbery with prices per bottle.
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Emmy
Richard Resfarick
Grantham
William, Grantham, Carponter
Pantheon
Oxford -Road
Newbery
St. Paul's Church- Yard
Doctor’s House No
Linle
Chapel-Street
Wardous
Stiegt
Soho
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Passine Jy
Pease
Middlesex Journal
Fresnoqy
Middlesca
Surry
Hertford
Bedford
Salop
Hereford
Worcester
Warwick
Gloucester
Wiulthhire
Berks
Oxford
Bucks
Avera
Essex
Suffolk
Norfolk
York
Durham
Northumberland
Cumberland
Westmorland
Lancashire
Chesthire
Monmouth
Somerset
Devon
Cornwall
Dorset
Roaig Hamphhire
Kent
LE S
North Wales
Fis
St Oh
South Wales
Winchester
Bufeel
Jerse ‘Hs Ny
Ulvilies
Dre R
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