Evolution of Parliament Grades in Anglo Norman Law
Fragmentary notes describe a shift from lords of Parliament to a broader Commons under Magna Carta. The document traces the rise of a second noble line, the degradation of lesser barons, and the summoning of landholders. It contrasts Henry I and King John charters, outlining representation by parish lords versus direct sheriff summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Agerezgratin
Order of Commons
Henry the First
Henry
Parliament fears Dutch loan scheme endangering trade
A letter to the Public Ledger argues against a proposed act allowing Dutch lenders to finance estates in British War-India islands. It warns the plan would benefit a few planters and Dutch agents, undermine local security, and harm general trade by tying loan security to London houses and high interest, risking eight to nine percent profits for lenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British War-India Islands
London
Ilands
Holland
Aeror Maingarign
Strictures on Methodism and public notices collation
A compact critique of Methodism condemning clergy impressions and lay pretensions, arguing true religion shows in actions not words and urging private piety over public display. The page also reports armistice, fortresses in Crimea, marriages, trials, and local notices from Paris to London with brief court and royal news.
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Medusa
Addison
Europe
Hudibras
Marquis of Revilla and Lano Arrive in Madrid Court
Tes Marquis of Revilla, Embassador, and the Marquis de Lano, late Prime Minister to the Infant Duke, arrived here last Saturday and were introduced the next day to the Grand Duke and Duchess by Marquis Viriani. They were graciously received and a courier was sent to Parma regarding the affair. Petersourg reports the Crimea Tartars treaty now published, stating they refuse obedience to the Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegianéé
Crimea
Jagnial
Rutha
Hamburgh
Pechlin
Count Frederic Horn
Naples
Malta
Palermo
Bank of Charity
Caffs
Paris
de Artois
Mauffeau
Versailles
Hague
Danantzick
Prussia
Senate
Poland
Dantzick
Revilla
Parma
Madrid
Marquis de Lano
Viriani
Spain
Petersourg
Cour
Court
Tartars
Frauds and Robberies Reported Across London Boroughs
A string of thefts and scams spread through London areas. A man claimed a woman then sent to Bridewell for rewards, two coachmen were warned about fares after a fatal incident, a female infant’s body washed from the river near Queenhithe, and a chairman who drank gin to a crown wager was found dead next day. Robberies on the way to Tihingtons left eight four gentlemen minus gold and watches by three footpads, while another man en route to Islington was robbed near Sadlers Wells by the same thieves.
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Marilton-houte
Bridewell
Quieeuhitae
Bonds Street
Golvwell- -Fregt
Gol
Islington
Sadlers Wells
Clergy appointments and marriages across London and beyond
The Rev Mr George Serhan is instituted to St Mary Ilington vicarage. Rev Mr Thomas Barnett presented to Delborough vicarage by Charles Joye. Benton appointed Clerk of the Papers at King's Bench. Marriages: Blackett with Roberts at St George Bloomsbury. Mitchell with Mills Wathen at Bromley. Meredith to Walker at St George Hanover Square. Hampstead notices for Silvester Kingscott and Jefferon. Death: Samuel Cooper of All Hallows London Wall. Notables: Col Macdonald at Glasgow aged 112. Alvares Cunha at Auckney. Mc Scott Antigua official.
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George Serhan
St. Mary, Ilington
Thomas Barnett
Rowell
Northamptonshire
Delborough
Charles Joye
Benton
St. Benton
Shire Lane
King’s Bench
St. George’s
Bloomsbury
Blackett
King-street
Roberts
Anth. Mitchell
Bromley
Mills Wathen
Woodford
St. George’s Church
Hanover-square
Theophilis Meredith
Rots
Herefordhire
Dionysa Walker
Charles-Street
Berkeley -Square
Hampstead
John Silvester
Bristol Road
Robert Kingscott
Elq
Cheapside
James Jefferon
Atorney
Law
Chancery-lane
Samuel Cooper
Beadle
Allhallows
London
Throgsmorton-street
Glasgow
Colonels Macdonald
Auckney
Alvares Cunha
Mc. Scott
Antigua
Prizes drawn on December 30, 1772
A dated prize drawing lists numerous prize numbers with values described as esch each. The entry notes “Prizes drawn this Day” and provides a long sequence of numbers likely representing ticket or prize identifiers alongside scattered monetary tokens. The fragment ends with Drawn this Day 478-17634.
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Zo. Esch
Iwodt
Foyrd
Bogan
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Lay
Epterary Gaon
ICLE
Gazetteer
Public Ledger
Lord North
Suilt
Morning Chronicle
Duke of Kingston and
Huntingdon East Indiamen
Downs
Elizabeth
Owen
Dundalk
Milford
Royal Exchange
Florence
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