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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 24, 1769
Page
4
A letter from a feeble old man urges the public to support Wilkes and Liberty. He expresses zeal yet lack of personal wealth, calls for consultation with friends to advance the patriots' intentions, and pledges philanthropy and devotion to the Bill of Rights. He notes impending calamities and seeks vigorous action through noble collaboration.
An 18th century reader is offered a historical excerpt detailing James I's 1606 push for a union of England and Scotland. It recounts parliamentary resistance, Bacon's praise, and the king's proclamations, including a noted quarrel with Sir Christopher Pigot and Scottish resentments. The piece weaves in letters, parliamentary notices, and public sentiment about liberty and governance.
The Middlesex Journal prints a fragmented conversation between the Prince and Mongo. It hints at a petition and calls for fair counsel. The text shows garbled lines but suggests ongoing debate over a petition and actions taken or to be taken.
Saturday, August 26, Four o'Clock. The paper denounces scandalous false reports spread to harm its reputation. It claims hawkers were bribed to prejudice the truth and asserts its mission to serve liberty and the country with support from patriotic writers.
A fragmented OCR noting prices and terms for stock and annuities. References include India ditto 226 and South Sea ditto with various percentages, bank annuities, 3 per cent, and bonds. Mentions Navy and Vidl tickets and long annuity quotes amid unclear figures.
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