An Eighteenth Century Spin on the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
The passage recounts the ridicule and critique of a Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1743 onward, detailing his lack of military achievement, swift promotions through political influence, and controversial stance. It notes his ascent via favor, his absence in real action, and his role in forming a militia, ending with his temporary command and eventual rise to brigadier through lingering political connections.
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Ireland
Eshis Hero
Earl of Dunmore
Guards
Dettingen
Solas
Carlos
Chandler
Savelo
Barataria
Charles
Bristol
Weymouth
Duke of Grafton
D. of Cumberland
Lord Townsend
Earl of Chatham
Crders
Gloucester
London
Quebec
Lord Chatham
General of the forces praised as Wolfe era general
The fragment praises a general described as a fox-hunter with warlike experience. It notes a promotion granted after ministerial urging, suggesting the general should serve abroad and go to Quebec under Wolfe’s command. The piece concludes with a teaser, “To be continued.”
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Downbhend
Quebec
Wolfe
Irish Storm and Muted Riots Flash Across Ireland
Dublin reports a salt sloop from Liverpool stranded at the South Bar with crew saved by lighthouse men. Wexford endures a catastrophic flood caused by easterly winds, with houses flooded and bodies recovered. Clonmel notes White Boys nocturnal activity and house attacked. Kilkenny details a shooting attempt on Mr. Wheeler, with a duel over a disputed marriage, ending with a tense standoff and threats of violence.
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Ireland
Dublin
Liverpool
Youghall
Carlow
Wexford
Slaney
Clonmell
Kilkenny
Oliver Wheeler
Bennet
Mr. Wheeler
Petition for University Reform at Cambridge
A letter from Cambridge reports yesterday’s petition by undergraduates to the Vice Chancellor seeking relief on subscription to the 39 Articles for a Batchelors Degree. Charles Crawford introduced the petition, noting broad support though some names were erased at tutors’ request as “honourable blots.” A subsequent item mentions a duel in Norwich between Mr White and a local gentleman, arising from a failed marriage engagement and a shared betrothal.
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Cambridge
Charles Crawford
Queen’s College
Crawford
House of Commons
Noraicn
Pectoral Lozenges by Greenough at Ludgate Street
An 18th century notice promotes COUGHS and HOARSENESSES Lozenges using Balsam of Tolu. Sold by T Greenough 7 Ludgate Street London and others in Cockspur Street Bath and New Bond Street. Counterfeit risks flagged after a December 1769 King’s Bench verdict.
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T. GreexnouGu
King’s Arms
Ludgate-Street
London
W. Bayley
Perforcer
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
A. Bottwell
Mr. Purdie
North Parade
Bath
King’s Bench
T. Greenough
Clymist
Balsam
Tolu
Panthecon Opening Postponed to Monday the 27th
Notice issued at Panthecon informs subscribers and gentry that the opening is delayed to Monday the 27th due to Her Majesty's birthday. Ticket holders must return tickets to the office with instructions for reissue for the evenings they wish to attend.
Salt of Lemon S Essential for Cleaning and Flavor
An advertisement extols pure lemon salt as a versatile cleaner and flavoring, highlighting its stability, lower cost than fresh lemons, and ability to remove stains and moulds from fabrics and surfaces. It notes availability from William Bayley and several London Perfumer shops with a price of one shilling per box.
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William Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
London
Foldvalfo
J. Price
India-House
Leasdenhall Street
PF. Newbery
Bookfeller
St. Paul's
J. Grosvenory
Holborn
A. Rothwell
New Bond Street
Prine
BALSAMIC TINCTURE CURES SCURVY CLAIMS
A publication by LIVER TILSON of Berkley Square touts BALSAMIC TINCTURE as a cure for scurvy and skin disorders after years of failure by other medicines. It lists cures, urges affected individuals to seek treatment, and notes price and outlets at F Newbery’s and the doctor’s New Street house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liver Tilson
Hill Street
TF Berkley Square
Rysseeg
F. NewBerys
St. Paul’s Church
New-Street
Broad-Street
Cournaby-Market
A Most Extraordinary Cure by Mareduan Drops
A letter dated September 26, 1771 thanks Surgeon Norton of Golden-Square London for a cure of a boy who suffered smallpox followed by severe bodily ulcers and facial swelling. The writer Charles Ashley announces the cure public and notes where the Drops are sold and that only Norton’s signed bottles are genuine.
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Maredan
Mr. Norton
Golden-Square
London
Eireét
Talbot Inen the Strand
Charles Ashley
Norton
Piccadilly
John Neron
N. B
John Norton
Marehautt
Marchant
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Huntingdon
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Essex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Lincoln
York
Durham
Northumberland
Cumberland
Westmorland
Lancashire
Cheshire
Monmouth
Somerset
Devon
Cornwall
Dorset
Hampshire
Sussex
Kent
Abe
North Wales
Foe
Scotland
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