Noted Poet Steadfast Through Fearful Civil War
A fragment from the Middlesex Journal reflects on a steady, unyielding patriot who remains loyal to the cause amid political upheaval. The piece praises courage, fidelity, and the dangers of wavering under pressure. It alludes to personal risk and the drama of public life without graphic detail.
Admonition in Verse for George on Fiscal Caution
Middlesex Journal presents a satirical couplet urging George to heed prudent spending. The verse mocks extravagant titles and clerical ambitions while endorsing steady, cautious conduct. It warns against envy and urges loyalty to the motto festina lente, urging caution to avoid future regret.
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Middlesex Journal
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Georgy
George O
George
An Acrostic Exemplice To A Young Lady Poet
The Middlesex Journal prints an acrostic extempore by a about twelve year old girl praising patriotism and liberty. It invites readers to notice the initials that spell a name and presents the piece as a compliment to youth spirit and female contributors.
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The
Middlesex Journal
Tottenham Court-read
New Music Pack From Loneman Luxey Shop
A vintage catalog note announcing new music collections and instruments sold at Loneman Luxey 26 Cheapside. Items include hunting songs sung by Kennethson with Breenan music, harpsichord and organ works, violin and flute duets, Camp Medley for various instruments, concert selections, and a for sale Rainer violin.
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Loneman, Luxey
Cheapside
Marycone Gardens
Kennethson
Breenan
Wee
Swindie
Wm. Bates
Reftel
Richtes
Valentine
Jesuits Drops advertised as cure for venereal disease
Public notice defends the true original Jesuits Drops as a valued remedy with forty years of practice. It warns a patent claimant and other advertisers, recounts a court matter, and lists sale locations in London and Tunbridge. The medicine is described as effective against back pain winds eruptions and skin blemishes with royal patent claim.
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Stunborn
Propriewt
R. Roe K
Golden Head and Key
Bell-Savage Gateway, Ltd
gate-Hill
London
É&C
Chefe
Guild-Hall
Whitcomb
Fleet-Lane
Angel-Court
Snow- Hill
George Wit
Tunbridge
Kener
Leprosy Cure Reported From Norton Drops
James Rourke writes from Darmeraile in 1769 claiming recovery after prolonged illness treated with Norton's drops. He describes multiple salivation courses, ulcers, and fevers across 1767 1768, then improvement after army surgeon care and Norton's medicine. He urges publication to reassure others and notes where to obtain the drops in London and Youghall.
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Norton
Golden-square
London
Darmeraile
Cork
Bonneraise
Maiikind
James Rourke
Piccadilly
John Norton
Fell
Paternofter
William Deering
Great
Newport Street
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Lord Harrington's Son Goes East Indies Amid Treaty Tensions
London reports Lord Harrington's youngest son heads for the East Indies under supervision. The King of Portugal has pressed a singular treaty demand, prompting government scrutiny of the East India supervisors. The move pleases the public and aims to curb company oppression while upholding treaty fidelity with allies.
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Lord Harrington
East Indies
Portugal
East India
Shipping News and Local Crimes Report from the Period
The item mixes maritime notices from Senegal and Barbadoes with London crime and social news. It includes a secretive discussion of a Gulf of Persia company affair, arrivals like the Grantham packet boat, and letters from Savannah and Barbadoes. It also covers trials for assault, thefts, a rape case of Elizabeth Rook near Cambridge, robberies near St Albans and Maidstone gaol transports, and multiple marriages and deaths in high society.
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Johnfod
Cat
Duke of Bedford
Fisher
Greciland
Grantham
Capt. Jones
Falmouth
West Indies
Senegal
Africa
Morocco
Barbadoes
Savannah
Tatoos Auchiiu
Great Britain
Somerset
Wells
John Gardner
Bath
Wroughton
Marthalsea Court
Oxford-road
Cambridge
Elizabeth Rook
Girton
St. Alban’s
Maidstone
Camberwell
Guy’s Hospital
Westminter-bridge
Surry
North Road
Eaton
Stilton
Cross Keys
St. Martin’s Lane
Charing Cross
Holborn
Fleet-treet
Cheaytide
London-bridge
St. George's Church
Hanover-square
Harris
Parr
Meares
Bristol
Willat Draper
Clifton
Sir James’s ‘Church
Piccadilly
Margart Howe
Hos
Behn
Farfingdon
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