In the Nabob’s Service and a Hidden Payment
The manuscript recalls offers of money and honor during governance, detailing payments to Ally Khan and Vaudear t, and the writer’s reflections on arrears, the Nabob, and the political maneuvers surrounding Jaffer and Coffim Ally Khan. It records conversations about settling differences, promises of service, and the cautionary note about avoiding scorn from rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vablittart
Venittart
Cofim
Khan
Mr. Vaudeart
Khar
Patna
Calcutta
Europe
Wansittart
Wahlittart
Coffim
Potersier
Meer Jafier
Jaffer
Khan Nabob
Meer Jaffier
Meer Coffim
Holwell
Select Committee
Warning to a young gentleman about lottery schemes and sharpers
A letter from August 1 1772 warns Joan Monesworth about risks from predatory sharpeners and urges publishing favorite lottery numbers to show doctrine's truth. It includes political excerpts from Wirt Wimsee to the Gentlemen Freeholders of Norfolk and broad notes on Middlesex and Norfolk electoral matters, urging candor and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Humble Address From HyrLorazumno Caricatura Fall
Fragmentary notice from Norfolk dated August 1 1772. A ceremonial missive signed by HyrLorazumno presents support for a general nomination and defiance against enemies. It notes the Lord Lieutenant of Dublin cannot attend and the ministry cannot appoint a chair at forthcoming offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HyrLorazumno
Norfolk
P.S
Dublin
Epitaph Found Near Ruined Country Church
A curious epitaph discovered near a derelict church ruin after decades of overgrowth. The inscription speaks of death and aging as a doorway to life beyond, framed as a terse, elegant meditation on mortality and renewal.
Rumors of Royal Visits and City Affairs in August Notices
Postscript reports and gossip from St James's and London about royal visits between Denmark and Britain, a refused continental tour for the Duke of Cumberland, and a cabinet council over the Lara affair. It notes Harcourt dispatches from Paris, conjectures on trades, and local fairs with extensive listings of cattle, horses, linen, and wares across counties from Cornwall to Yorkshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Gloucester
Denmark
St. James’s
Duke of Cumberland
Earl of Harcourt
Paris
Lara
Earl of Tylney
Epping Forest
James Long
Isle of Bourbon
East Indies
Blackheath Common
Tower-hill
Wilkes
Townsend
Society
Constitutional Society
Wolfe
Dublin
West India Islands
Smithfield
Portsmouth
Viscount Howe
Tane Bickerstaff
Welch
Greenwich
Justice Ruffell
Greenwich Church
Jocum Tenens
Gore
King
Dempsey
Devine
Anglesea
Newburgh
Berkshire
Waltham St. Laurence
Cornwall
St. Laurence
Devonshire
Ashburton
Membury
Essex
Thaxted
Kent
Hawkhurst
St. Laurertte
Lincolnshire
Stamford
Oxfordshire
Deddington
Somerfethhire
Priddy
Suffex
Hurst Pierpoint
Rye
Westmoreland
Appleby
Wiltshire
Warmintter
Worcestershire
Alvechurch
Yorkshire
Snaith
Boston
Bedfordshire
Dunstable
Brecknockshire
Lancashire
Newton
Leicestershire
Loughborough
Steaford
Merionethshire
Norfolk
Criffingham Magna
Northumberland
Nottinghamshire
Dunholme Castle
Banbury
Shropshire
Shrewsbury
Suffolk
Stow Market
Green
Surry
Mitcham
Briford
Highworth
Saint Esprit driven ashore near Cherbourg
A French man of war the Saint Esprit, 42 guns, was driven on shore near Cherbourg on Wednesday. the crew were all saved. Two rioters, Samuel Alien and Thomas Deeks, were condemned at Chelmsford. sixteen discharged, others imprisoned. A Title-Surveyor’s suspension stems from allowing a gentleman to land from a slip under quarantine. A wounded Deptford official is likely to recover. A robbery occurred near Feathersone Buildings. Mr Baylis was stopped and robbed of money. Mr Burnaby of Lambeth wed Mrs Blackellar of Gray's Walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Esprit
Cherburgh
Chelmsford
Samuel ‘Alien
Thomas Deeks
Deptford
Pacific
Hayes
Baylis, Taylor
Featherstone Buildings
Holborn
Highgate
Lambeth Church
Mr. Burnaby
Three
Memorial and market notices from a 18th century page
A fragmentary newspaper page from the Middlesex Journal discusses memorials for war figures and a critique of social clubs. It lists historical securities and bond prices including Bank of England 3 percent and South Sea stock, with brief mention of Navy and Victualling Bills and various annuity bonds. The text mixes literary notices, local society remarks, and financial tickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brontes
Filius
Obadiah Mead
A. A
X.Y. Z
Wolfe
London
Middlesex Journal
Friends of Liberty
South Sea
New S
S. Ann
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The
Middlesex, Journal
Joan Monesworth
Sie
Noxforx
Norwich
Wirt
Wimsee
County of
Norro
Alderman Wilxes
Middlsex
Luttrell
Lord North
Alderman Oliver
Tower
Alderman Hilkes
Hercules
House of Commons
England
Scum
Barry
Edward Affley
Coke
Quorum Porcus
John Quicksilver
Lynn
A P HK
Postscript
Horney
York
Derbyshire
Bakewell
Denbighshire
Llanufydd
Hone
Glamorganshire
St. Mary Hill
Gloucestershire
Thornbury
Monmouthshire
Newport
Attleborough
Oswestry
Somersetshire
Keynsham
Yarlington
Market Weston
Worcester
S. S
India
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