Wilkes defense and political outrage over ministerial oppression
The essay exalts Mr. Wilkes against futile ministerial harassment, arguing his persecutions inflamed public support and warned rulers to bow to the people. It cites examples from English history, praising prudence and amnesty, and warns future rulers to avoid arbitrary acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrass
Wilkes
Broad
Mortimer
Spencers
Empson
Dudley
Buckingham
Stafford
Jeffries
Izzy
Duke of
Ashéns
Thrasybulus
Cicero
Oxfarbeng
Senate
Liberty and Wilkes Fearlessly Question Royal Policy
The passage laments harsh penalties against Wilkes and urges mercy. It recalls Mazarin and political restraint, warning ministers against unpopular, punitive measures. It calls for calm, prudent governance and appeals to Britons’ true interest in king and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazarin
Spain
Wilkes’s
Wilkes
New Catalogue Of Curious Books At Beel's Strand Shop
Published this day price sixpence. John Beel, successor to Mr Batuox near Exeter Exchange in the Strand, offers a new catalogue of rare and valuable books read on usual terms. Books in many languages and sciences, Bibles, prayers, varied bindings, plays, pamphlets, and periodicals. Also religious thought works including Hawkesworth’s review and a new edition of Laics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Newcastle
University of Cambridge
James
Dodfey
Palmall
Blamire
Cravem Street
Suand
Carter
Holborn
Law
Ave- Mary-Lane
Richardson Arc Urquhart
Royal Exchange
Merrill and Woodyer
Cambridge
Mefirs
Prince and Fletcher
Oxford
John Beel
Batuox
Exeter Exchangey
Strand
Untitled note on brandy and spirits handling
A fragmentary transcription discusses brandy rye rum and wine handling, noting items like BRANDY Flar Sed and ABRACK. It mentions orders being faithfully executed and references attackers and gentilemen, with scattered phrases about pricing and stock control.
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Port S.C C
Fertys
Ganclupien
England
T. Evans
Publisoedy
Miss Minifie
Barford Abbey
T. Durham
Charing-cross
G. Kemsley
Ludgate-Street
S. Bladon
Paternofter Row
F. Blyth
Cornhill
Poe Teete
Voltaire
Middlesex
Vite
Therry
Bagram
Martial
John Wilkes
Farrington Ward
Hercules
Champion
Tuns Spital-fields
Mr. Fell
Pater-noster Row
William Holesworth and Company
Red-Lyon-Court
Fleet-street
Rae Re T
St. James’ S
Masckay Baba
Jand
Engle Anc
P. Rou S
Wales
Mre.owen
Tlennon
di Browie
Fleet Screet
Bladen
Evant
Bpee Ene Lagtey
Patern
R.’ Wilkes
St. George's Fields
Chak
Brentford
Balfe
M‘quirk
T. Baldwin
Priniing
Great May
St. Martin’s- Lane
S. Woodie
Chater
St. Pauls
Iision House
Cockayne
Suhlosts
Broileet Corner
Joseph
Heestreet
Thomas
Adrley
P House
Ludgate-Hint
Wil
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J. H
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Ayers Ee Aioe
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