Reflections on Loyalty and Ministers in Middlesex Journal
The piece argues loyalty means adherence to law and constitution, not personal affection for the king. It critiques ministers favoring broad executive power, warns of monopolies, and urges redress through constitutional balance, citing Elizabeth’s era and calls for accountable governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
S&c
St. George’s Fields
Braatford
Middlesex Journal
Queen Elizabeth
Loyal and disloyal subjects in England debated
The text argues that the addressers show slavish principles and disloyalty to the nation while the infiltrators are more loyal. It contrasts conduct of ministers with public opinion, warning that applauding misconduct makes supporters accomplices, highlighting concern for English liberty and constitutional order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Hoyalét
England
Public dispute over a Middlesex Journal controversy
A mailed inquiry questions Mr. Kelly amid accusations of plagiarism and political manipulation. The correspondence crossfires between Ledger attacks, Wilkes supporters, and cited biblical references, with appeals for public mercy and ministry reform, ending with multiple local donation points.
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Kelly
the Ledger
Hanefus
John Wilkes
Menenixs
County of
Middlesex
John ‘Wilkes
Wilkes
Dispute over political loyalty in a 1769 pamphlet exchange
A reader letter and response debate concerns legal liberty versus royal authority. The writer questions whether opposing actions against the constitution amount to rebellion, arguing for fidelity to both king and country while criticizing ministerial manipulation and the use of borrowed names. A seafaring correspondent signs as a loyal subject.
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Ydate
Alcander
Menezixts
Agrippa
Gregory Gabbins
Middlesex Journal
S Ye Lam
Brandy and Rum Prices Mentioned in Sea Water Ad
A fragmentary advertisement notes brandy and rum availability at Sea Water, urging gentlemen and country dealers to send letters for faithful order execution. It cites brandy, rum, arrack, and wine with per gallon pricing including Fass per gallon and a rum price of 108.6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ashley
Hoyle
Jamaica
Batavia
Prayer and governance in early religious exhortation
Fragmentary religious exhortation urges prayer for King and governor to preserve peace, wealth, and godliness. The text pleads for divine guidance, to turn the heart of leadership toward virtue and restraint, with an appeal for harmony and moral governance.
A Dialogue on Britains Taxation of the Colonies
A dialogue from a 18th century pamphlet discusses Great Britain and America, arguing that Parliament taxes the colonies while not taxing themselves. It warns that if the tax authority extends further, colonists face servitude worse than any in history and fear arbitrary impositions alongside petitions for redress.
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Israel
Great Britain
America
Heamiferi Cives
Cafira
North America
England
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