Oath Restricts Manuscript Handling by London Publisher
Isaac Fell of Paterson Row London bound to reveal no author names and to send all writings to the publisher without alteration under oath sworn at the Mansion House on August 9, 1769. Fell notes a policy to destroy manuscripts on composition unless return is requested in large letters, in which case copies will be preserved and delivered to the requester with proper orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Fell
London
Fell
Jr. Fell
Vindex attacks Sir Foulmouth in Middlesex Journal
A August 1769 Middlesex Journal letter denounces Sir Foulmouth Buliface as an enemy to liberty, calling out his alleged apostasy and deceit in Surrey and Guildford elections. The writer urges voters to reject him, condemns bribery, and appeals to birthright freedom and lawful rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Surry
Guildford
Foulnouth Buliface
Doxblefee
Sir Foulmouth
British Empire
Law
Senate
Fatire
Miles
Joshua
Robbery by a Chaise-Driver in Calder Theft
Glasgow reports a former chaise-driver named Flint enticed a boy from Parlane’s fly near Edinburgh. He borrowed by theft a parcel containing 300 pounds directed to a gentleman. The boy intercepted the thief, money recovered, Flint jailed by the Earl of Lauderdale and held in Calder prison before Edinburgh committal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Parlane
Edinburgh
Flint
Calder
Earl of Lauderdale
Calder Prison
Concert in the old castle grounds charms Cirencester guests
Gloucester reports a Cirencester musical society concert held in Lord Bathurst’s wood. An artificial fresco feast drew 200–300 ladies and gentlemen who dined under trees before singing and dancing. A petition secured a one month respite for Benjamin Meads, with further delay possible. Norwich notes Cornelius Green was executed at Castle Hill after the last assizes.
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Gloucester
Lord ‘Bathurst
Musical Society
Cirencester
Philip Sidney
Benjamin Meads
Ben Norwich
Corenelius Green
Castle Hill
Fragmented narrative on a 18th century trial and death
A damaged report describes a trial and execution scene, noting the condemned man’s alleged innocence and the hangman’s attendance. It mentions a August 9 date, a town setting, and a sudden death in a chariot near Bury, with references to coin possessions and a consumptive middle aged man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunidle
Bury
Denly
Thomas Crofts Reade
Bardwell
London Privy Council Echoes Court Gossip and Ship News
A London privy council meeting at Lord Weymouths Office discusses Grey's recall from Spain, Spanish ambassador rumors, and fund preparations. Rumors spread of a notable candidate's death by a brace of balls and a Lord Mayor order reducing bread rations. Arrivals and ships entries list numerous vessels at various ports, with Jamaica, Cadiz, and Oporto destinations noted.
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Lord Weymouth
Cleveland Row
Jairicg ~Grey
Spain
Rob. Walpole
Hampstead
S.H
W.S. Deal
Liberty
Pearce
Mary
Herbert
Carolina
Oporto
Africa
Fox
Stylesy
Portmouth
Horrendon
St. Mary Carr
Jamaica
Gravesend
London
Portsmouth
Britaonia Davis
Bridge
Ler
Barbadoes
Orb Fows
Cowes
Champion
Chew
Front
South
Caistiga
The
Downs
Rice
Mure
Petersourg
New Phillis
Surivens
Leghorn
Charmpinig
Sally
Wile
Dantzick
New
New Partam
Browngam Amigda
Dover
Scarborough
Tate
Casco Bay
Loettoffe
Elizabeth
Gregson
Petersburgh
Terceira
Diana
Benson
Camden
Spencer
Dublin
Swallow
Bent
Bourdeaux
Ann
Swords
Charante
Munttet Lats
Reed
Rochford
Meredith
William
Lnwards
Haughton
R. Goodball
Industry
Ade Forbes
Briganza
R. Manin
Lisbon
New City of London
W. Fonte
Heal Enterprise
J. Mather
Carolima
M. Moreh
Norway
R. Parker
Rowley
J. Kiddall
St. Kitt
S. Teks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam. Turner
Middlesex Journal
Epsom
Vindex
Cerve Tuporim Praida Rapaciany
Sam
Ruth
Physon
Dezour
Royal Academy
May
Scotland
Country News
Cobb
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