Debates on Cromwell era justice and imprisonment
James St. Stephen argues in a 1771 letter that imprisonment rose under Oliver Cromwell, condemning arbitrary detentions and legal chicanery. He defends Magna Carta rights, criticizes debt arrests, and urges restoring law and fair process, citing abuses in the courts and Parliament’s past rebukes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
England
Oliver Cromwell
Fortooth
Oliver
Imai
Olivér
Garland
Emberly
Judy Law
Specter
Ehels
King’s Bench
Fragmentary Mauritius Letter on Shipwreck Losses
An extract from a Mauritius letter recounts a ship dispatched from Bengal on March 3 that wrecked on January 25 near a shore. Twenty five people drowned while attempting to reach safety amid a desperate scene and failed rescue efforts. The writer laments the perilous fate and uncertain arrival of companions while awaiting aid from distant authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter ‘Brown
Europe
Bengal
Gomett
Desperate Escape After Shipwreck on Raft
Eyewitness recounts a shipwreck where French rescue saved some, and 41 perished near a midship breach. A large raft formed from oars and booms carried survivors to French boats after the hull split. Names of crew and passengers are partially listed, with tragic losses and limited saves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
Farry
Grucen
George. Williamson
Matthew Miler
Mr. Martin
Baldock
James Caldias
Mr.Martin
Thomas Harrison
Caulker
Matthew Miller
James Collins
Brat
Gruben
Williamson
Mev Baktock
Dhefame
Beigak
Navy charts for ships urged by a lieutenant to Lords
A naval officer petitions the Admiralty to supply every captain with a complete set of sea charts at government expense. He argues lack of charts endangers ships like the Lime and near losses, praising Lord Sandwich’s interest in naval preservation and urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Ion
Draughes
Lord Sandwich
Surrender notices for tradesmen at Guildhall in early February
A numbered list of debtors and tradesmen from London and Lancashire with occupations such as silk weaver ironmonger baker mealman and woollen draper notices to surrender or foreclose at Guildhall in February and March. Included are Mason Grosvenor Place Spitalfields and other address references with dates Jan 14 to Feb 39 for surrender and dividend payments noted at Crown Inn Dorchester and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert “Mason
Grosvenor Place
Hyde Park
Steward
Spitalfields
Guildhall
St. Pancrass
Thomas
Deninet
Crinton
Lancashire
London Nn
Plymouth
George Stéwart
Little Canford
Dorfetthire
Crown
Ann
Winborn
Minster
William Deacon
Arundel-street
St. Clement Danes
Taylor
Samuel Eaton
Fith- Street-Hill
London
Woolleb-draper
Thomas Harrison
Ratéliff
John. ‘Young
Starborough
Eee Mailer and Meriter
Eea
Bibliographic note on TOWN and COUNTRY MAGAZINE holdings
A fragment lists the Town and Country Magazine volumes with histories and memoirs. It notes editions printed for A Hamilton and availability through Robinson and Roberte at St John’s Gate and Paternoster Row, listing prices and formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solway Mors
Town and Country Magazine
Joiner
Charlemagne
A. Hamilon
St John’s Gate
Robinson and
Roberte
Cooke
Royal Exchange
Efficacious Vegetable Syrup for Venereal Scrophulous Cure
An aged patient with scorbutic and venereal illness chronicled recovery after using Velno's Vegetable Syrup. The text emphasizes past hospital treatment failed, but weeks of syrup improved ulcers, eased bone infection, and restored mobility. Available in Haymarket and Bridgate Street outlets with appointive agents for country sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elno
Dr. Burrow
Prince of Orange
Haymarket
G.kearfly
Bridgate- Street
Capel-Court
Royal Exchange
Fletcher
Hodson
Cambridge
J. Burrows
Fletcher and
Hopsen
Firepowder Gax planned at Kew Bridge tavern
A note from a Twickenham group by order of many inhabitants announces a gathering at the inn near Kew Bridge on the 28th at eleven in the forenoon. The meeting aims to discuss measures to be taken in the future regarding the subject of gunpowder and related dangers. The notice calls Brentford, Butts, and adjacent parishes to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darger
Kew Bridge
Twickenham
Brentford Butts
Samic Tincture Promises Cures for Scury Liver Distress
A dated 18th century advertisement lauds Samic Tincture as a universal cure for scurvy skin disorders and related ailments. It claims remarkable recoveries after years of illness, urges prompt use, and lists wholesale and retail outlets including F Newbery in St Paul’s Churchyard and a doctor’s house near Broad Street Carnaby Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilson
F. Newbery
St. Pauel
Clurgh- Yard
New-Sureety
Broad-Street
Carnaby-Market
Counterfeit Tolus Lozenges Sold in London Unmasked
Public notice warns that purveyors claim Tolus Prepaid Lozenges by T Gaeenouch and others imitate a famed remedy. The genuine product, prepared by F Greenough, bears the label and address No 7 Ludgate Street, London. Authorities warn the advertised lozenges are not genuine and outline the fraudulent impersonation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gaeenouch
Dndon
W.baylkey
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
Mr. .Purdie
Bath
Court of King’s Bench
F. Greenough
Cbonist
n-Ludgate
Public notice of Maredant's Drops cure claim from 1779
A patient thanks a physician for curing his son's smallpox after a severe humoral illness with Maredant's Drops. The letter extols the medicine's healing power for leprosy, scurvy, ulcers, eye inflammations, and other disorders, and lists authorized sellers and the proprietor John Norfon's signature.
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John Witers
Mauritius
Hfs
Verell East
Jediaman
Winchester
Ine
Middlesex
Sturry
Hertford
Bedford
Ommeghes
Hunntingdon
Northampton
Rutland
Leicester
Nottingham
Derby
Deemed
Stafford
O Salop
Spe
Hereford
Worcester
Warwick
Gloucester
Wiltshire
Berks
Oxford
Bucks
Coast
Essex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Lrcol
York
Durham
Northumberland
Cuimberland
Westmorlandies
Monmouth
Somerset
Devon
Cornwall
Ea Dertet
Hampshire
Sussex
Kent
Wales
North Wales
South Wales
Seatland
Pariianem
Mr. Norton
Gohlen-squary
Londo
Strand
Charles Ashley
Slag
Tony
Golden Square
Piccadilly
John.Noron
John Nore Fon
Maredant
Norton
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