Denmark's shift to hereditary monarchy after nobles cede power
An 18th century gloss on Denmark's move from aristocracy to an absolute crown. The Commons, Clergy, and Burghers confront Nobility over taxes and rights, leading to a swift, staged surrender of liberties and a proclamation of hereditary rule. The account emphasizes public astonishment, political maneuvering, and the populace's limited gain.
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Deninsik
Nanton
Copenhagen
House of Commons
Commons
Naalon
Iorder
Gersdorf
Kingdom of
Denmark
Answer on Negroes and slavery under English law
A historical dissent argues that enslaved Blacks brought to England gain freedom under protection of English law once here. It condemns forcible return to slavery, notes kidnapping as a crime, and says baptism cannot legally alter freedom without consent. It asserts universal legal status and denies racial justification for servitude.
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England
God
Extraordinary Shoreham wartime hermit tale from Holland coast
An eighty year old self styled Englishman, once shipboard charity case, recounts a long wanderer's vow to refine English religious practice. He walked thirty years from 1742 across Russia, Prosia, Germany and the Netherlands, subsisting on alms. His patched garb, bare feet, and iron resolve mark a singular life, with a claim he will not die until his mission is complete.
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Lester
Shoreham
Holland
Candeénois
Russia
Prosia
Germany
Netherlands
DIFCETY for ANNUITIES at Birchin Lane Society Office
A brief notice for a life annuities society at No 25 Birchin Lane inviting prospective members to attend. outlines six classes by age, subscription on lives, and equitable plan for survivors. Mentions dividend of 23,2501 14s 2d from last Christmas and payments of Three per Cent Consolidated Annuities by the Secretary Tue and Thu 9 am to 3 pm.
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Birchin-Lane
N.B
Bank of England
The Complete English Dictionary proposed by Frederick Barlow
An advertisement for a new two volume Complete English Dictionary to be issued weekly at sixpence per issue. It promises lavish printing with copper plates, a frontispiece, pronunciation notes, parts of speech, geographical descriptions, and poetical excerpts. A free first number is offered for trial and subscribers’ names will be printed with a promissory note.
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Ottago
England
Wales
Frederick Barlow
Burton
T. Evans
F. Blyth
Royal Exchange
Great Britain and Ireland
Bailey
Dyche
Fenning
Thy Das Songbook and Miscellany for Three Shillings
A 18th century edition priced at three shillings bound in red contains an English song collection alphabetically arranged, plus toasts and sentiments, a list of European Free Masons with lodge times, swimming guidance, river and pond fishing details, cricket rules from reputable meetings, printed by T. Evans in Paternoster Row.
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Europe
T. Evans
A New Treatise on the English Malady Removens
An 18th century advertisement urges afflicted readers to peruse a new treatise by L. M. M.D. detailing cures for leprosy scurvy and related conditions. It cites over thirty cases and prescribes English receipts for public benefit, with sales at Cheapside and Gutter-Lane and mentions Marden's Drops.
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Pearch
Cheapside
Spilsbury
Gutter-Lane
Great-Britain
Ireland
Marden
Banjetty
New Edition Atlas Geography Set with Maps and Plates
This two volume folio atlas and universal geography work by Fenning and Coley er features extensive map plates, copper engravings, and an introductory treatise on geography. Published in London by Payne with weekly sixpenny numbers offered for home delivery and sale through J Johnson.
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Kitchen
Hill
Grignion
Booker
Gwyn
Wale
Fufeli
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
D. Fenning
C. and. Coleyer
Felicia
Charlotte
Franslatop
Noah
Magesty
Endeavour
Je Payne
J. Johnson
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
Essence of Pearl advertised for children's teeth care
Hemet the Dentist to her Majesty promotes Essence of Pearl to prevent tooth decay and scurvy in children. He claims it safeguards the first set from premature decay, strengthens the second teeth, and enhances lifelong dental health. Sold by Bayley in Cockspur Street and Price opposite the India House, price 2s 6d per bottle.
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Hemet
Amelia
Cockspur-street
Haymarket
J. Price
Leadenhall-street
London
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