Mr F-x gambler and Tailor linked in foggy versees
Fragments of verse mock a Mr F-x or Mr Fix as a gambler and tailor who drains pockets and blocks tradesmen doors. The passage shifts to official notices about taxes, debts, and parliamentary provisions, then trains of naval and public orders, with scattered local tragedies and marriages. The text blends satire with scattered news notes and crime summaries.
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Mr.Fix
Mr. Fens
Hawkes
Fix
Mr. Fx
F—x
Nero did not fiddle as Rome burned says Tacitus and Suetonius
The writer disputes the common tale that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. He cites Tacitus and Suetonius noting Nero was at Antium or away and returned after the fire, arguing the evidence does not prove he was actually fiddling. He urges publication of authorities in a future issue.
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Middlesex Journal
Nero
Rome
Tacitus
Nero Wasiat
Antium
Troy
Suetonius
Enon
Thor Heib
Siti
Galba
Posts Crip T Lon Don Express Dispatch from Holland Arrives
An express arrived at the Eas India House in Leadenhall Street carrying important dispatches from Holland. A Privy Council meeting is set for St James's to discuss affairs of great importance, with notices sent to all members in town.
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Dunkirk
Portsmouth
West-Indies
Wardre
Admiralty
Scotland
Ireland
Parta
Fort St. George
Nore
India
Deptford-road
Willi
Woolwich
Guildhall
Swallow
Devonshire
Crip T. Lon -Don
War talk and peace prospects rise as courts plan dispatch
Foreign intelligence reports from Madrid and London reveal ongoing war preparations despite faint prospects for peace. The British court contemplates sending a further messenger tomorrow to reveal ultimatums, while Ferrol receives orders to equip a 24-ship expedition. Royal joy greets a birth in Orange and Stadtholder’s address to the States-General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Fesare
Madrid
la Afta
London
América
Orange
Assembly of the States-General
van de Perre
Zealand
Fragmented OCR Teed TE note on 1776 event
The readable fragments hint at Teed TE and a 1776 era reference tied to a Cornish or local event. Lacking full context, key names and places remain unclear, but the text preserves a historical dating cue and a discussion around a completed action or status.
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Rivareer
Mr. Ward
Saati
London ‘Bridge
Hali
Mr. Parsons
Clapham
Eas
Sydenham
Fang
Thomas
Grinstead
Prentice
Gilder
Southwark
Payne
Rosémary-lane
Sanday
Knight
Stratford
Sally “Jackson
Hampsteads
Bradstan
Biliter Lane
Mayne
Royal: Navy
Ejoy
Joseph
Moorfields
Camberwel
Westbrook
Yelteiddy
Bishopsgate
Nelson
Spitalfields
Genoa
Ferrol
Baets
Per
Riley
William’ Cooke
Mag-Fair
Phaoe
Taylor
Hk Inf
Beptersy
York
Bea
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