Publication pledge and manuscript return policy, 1770
The document records a sworn pledge by a periodical editor restricting disclosure of authors and ensuring full publication of essays and writings with no alteration. It notes the editor Edmunds defrays manuscript costs and preserves originals for return upon written request and proper order.
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Chronicle
Liberty
W.G. Epmenos
Marifion- House
London
SWM
Beckford
N.B
Edmunds
Petition debate signals possible dissolution discussion
A Middlesex letter from Oakingham Berks dated Dec 15 1769 critiques the House of Commons handling of petitions to the king. It argues MPs must dissolve themselves if found negligent, warns ministers may seek to delay inquiry, and predicts Wilkes seat contention and ministerial concessions to avoid dissolution. It urges a patriotic, dissolutioned outcome and new, trusted MPs.
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Middlesex Journal
Oakingham
Berks
His. M—y
Theo
Old Bailey
Sons of Freedom
Wilkes
Middlesex
Dover Election Address From John Trevanion 1770
A Dover town election notice dated Friday July 125 1770 invites Freemen to vote on Thursday next. John Trevanion thanks voters for their reception during his canvass and pledges his duty and gratitude, asking for support on the upcoming election day.
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Jrf
Jon
John
Trevanion
Dover
Tranquil City News Amid Movements Near Danube
Monday January 15 dispatches report calm in the city as Russian troops hold Latyczew and Danube frontlines. Turkish forces opposite the Danube dwindle. Ruffian detachments move toward Azoff for Black Sea action. Reports note Jesuit alterations, Bourbon negotiations, Gordon departing, St Albans to be released, and a large Ruffian detachment marching to join Confederates in Danzig vicinity.
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Latyczew
Moldavia
Valachia
Danube
Kautzany
Azoff
Fammer
Blackea
Bender
Schitfch
de Witgenstein
Bernis
Society of Jesuits
Paris
India Company
Brussels
Gordon
England
Duke of St. Albans
Leas
Dantzick
London Rumor and Royal Audience Report
A Parisian style account notes a private audience with the King and the Polish envoy the Count de Baraynski and the Princess Dowager of Wales. It recounts the Commons address to the throne the Queen's chapel visit and political chatter about Lord Granby Cn and parliamentary tactics including a debated removal of the Marquis of G. The piece also mentions a West End rumor about a noble duke and election influence.
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Carketon
Count de Baraynski
Republic of Poland
Stephen
Cottrell
Hour of Commons
Hamilton
Dukes of Gloucester
Cumberland
Chapel Royal
St. James’s
Nate
Lord “Coventry
Earl of Huntingdon
Granby
Ordnance
Iran
Hingdon
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Tam
Port Dover
Holland
Warsaw
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