Law and Libel: An 18th Century Lawyer’s Charged Letter
A lawyer responds to a hostile epistle about Lord Mansfield’s conduct and a trespass case. He defends parol evidence, argues the verdict's flaws, and blasts the opposing attorney for frivolous, malicious actions while asserting legal principles and the trial's outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoy
Lord Mansfield
Ada
Mears S
Shepley
Ansell
Tin Beeoman
Mead
Mill Croft
Callico
Parnership
Barker
Bil
Bowman's Mead
Dedry Parker
Hiscox
Bowman’s Mead
Carshalton
G. Ansell
Re. Barker
Hugh Meares
Geo. Shepley
Jos. Mathews
Bsowman's Mead
Beauman’s
Tve
Rowlison
Croft
Bewnan
Bsekd
Temple
Trefyafs
Mathews
Mr. Hiscox
Court of Common Pleas
Common Pleas
Thompson
Mapsfield
Jabie Re Grey
Equity
Hudibras
Tarrion
Justice de Grey
Gould
Parker
Lord Mabsfeld
Middlesex Journal
An onslaught on theatre critics and managers in Plymouth
A 1778 Plymouth pamphlet bristles at actors managers critics and patrons. The author savages William Whitehead and Mrs. Cibber with biting verses, mocks Foote and Garrick, denounces Bellamy and Catley, and boasts naval engineering feats and waterworks plans for Plymouth Dock. Dated Plymouth Dec. 27, 1778.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlington
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Harbour
Blackwater
Portsmnouth
Williams
Winer
Plymouth Dock
Trevan
Plym
Comsmon Wood
Trevan’s Hook
Charles Frederick
Plympton
Greentrade
Streight
Atlas
Lophirk Peak
Lee
Duncivill and Company
Weston Mil
Greenslade
Lipforis
Leatox
Bethade
Eybuckland Down
Lake May
Plymouth
Midnight Rambler or New Nocturnal Spy 1772 Show
An illustrated broadside describes a humorous nocturnal scene in a Round-House with a complete account of late night life from nine till six in the morning. It portrays diverse city figures from dukes to oyster women, real characters and anecdotes of Bacchus and Venus devotees, prisoners and keepers, printed for J. Cooke and sold by several London booksellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franlahons Af
Jeandoo
Metropolis
Duke
Cobley
St. James's
Ballingsgate
T. Lewis
Great Ruffel-Street
Covent-Gannens
R. Marinery
Compton Street
Soho
T. Shepherd
Britain and Ireland
British Pills Apes Boost for Stomach and Digestion
Advertises British Pills as a private practice remedy to strengthen the stomach purge impurities and aid digestion. Claims quick stomach settling effect from intemperance and fatigue, with safety for women and delicate people. lists prices and sellers in London and Cambridge and notes the inventor physician may provide personal attendance on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great-Britain
F. Newsery
St. Paul’s Church- Yard
London
Fletcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earth
Bartholomew
Smithfield
Shannon
Sawney
Siller
Ben Victor
Jof Dlony
Penn
William Whitehead
Willy Whitehead
Sweet Willy Whitehead
Mrr. Smith
Miss Miller
Mrs. Cibber
Mr. Bensley
Mrs. Bates
Garrick
Stentor
Miss Pope
Hopkins
Tom King
Redditch
Hall Woodward
Dick Yates
Frances Abington
Tramontane
Foote
Bellamy
Berom Thompson
Catley
St. Paul’s Church-yard
Witch Baddely
Moffop