Oath and faith of W G Edmunds over anonymous papers
A sworn oath by William George Edmunds of Suez Lane Holborn restrains him from naming writers of periodicals and requires him to publish all essays and writings he receives without alteration. The document, sworn January 12 1705 in London, notes public concerns about a distemper in cattle and references prominent figures and recent imports.
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William
George Edmunds
Suez-Lane
Ndrew's
Holborn
Middlesex Journal
Curonicre
LiBeRty
W.G. Epmunds
Preservation of Originals by Return in Handwriting
The fragment implies that returned items may appear in large letters at the end of originals and should be preserved and delivered to anyone presenting an order, using the same handwriting as the original. It references authorized handling and custody procedures.
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Council
General Assembly
Anapolis
Maryland
Distemper in Horned Cattle Sparks Public Alarm Across Kingdom
A Middlesex Journal excerpt details a cattle fever outbreak affecting prominent owners near London and beyond. It notes nonfatal, nonuniform spread among the wealthy, with losses at Lord Bute, Sir C-s B-, and the Duke of K-’s herd, while others near Lord H-n and Lord Weet Ht Ta GES? report varying impact. The letter urges public duty and parliamentary accountability amid fears of national ruin.
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of Marlborough
Richmond
Ancatter
Pembroke
Spencer
Bateman
Sack‘ville
Jess
Bute
Luton
Boe
C—s
K——s
H—n’s
Knightsbridge
Speech by Lt Governor Cadwallader Calder to Council
Lt Governor Cadwallader Calder addresses the Nova Scotia Council and General Assembly lamenting the Governor's death and urging unity. He notes hopes to repeal late duties, encourages temper and wisdom in crisis, and calls for resuming trade regulation with Indian nations under royal direction. He stresses reestablishing mutual confidence for empire safety.
York Fan Guildhall election names Lord Mayor and peers
At the Guildhall York John Carr Esq was elected Lord Mayor for the year ahead. Also chosen were Matthew Wharton William Nicholson Thomas Moratt jun John Dale Thomas Simpson and Robert Young as chamberlains. Other items note marriages in Whitby Canton and Beverly deaths, political shifts, and royal entertainments.
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York
Guildhall
John Carr
Matthew Wharton
William George Nicholson
Thomas Moratt
John ‘Dale
Thomas Simpson
Robert ‘Young
Chambelains
Tuesdany
Whitby
John Bell
Polly Fotherly
Canton
Stokesley
Cleveland
Beverly
Warton
Pennyman
Bart
James Pennyman
Thomas’ Broadbent
John Sutcliffe
Mytham
Royd Bridge
William ‘Moor
Sir George Oy
Royal Birthday Celebrations At St James's Amid Splendor
Yesterday marked the Majesty's birthday with bells at dawn and a noon reception at St James's attended by nobility and foreign ministers. A grand ball followed in the great ballroom, with a brilliant company, especially the ladies. Evening bonfires and illuminations spread joy and loyalty as the Royal Family appeared in full. The Princess Amelia and attendants traveled in a new state coach guarded by life guards. The day also saw high court attendance, including the Dukes of Gloucester and Cumberland and the Princess Amelia, in elegant attire, and a formal court gathering lasting until five. The Lord Chancellor later received a state notice to surrender the seals that evening at seven.
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Galia
Queen’ Palace
Earl
Duke of Grafton
Mrajetty
Admiralty, Whitehall
Sir Edward Hawke
Admiralty
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Chatham
Sheerness
Edward Hawke
C—I
Lyttelton
Joseph ‘York
The
Hague
Lord ‘Barrington
Lord Camden
Lord Hardwicke
Lord Northington
Ordnance
Ireland
Horse
Board of Trade
Parliament-street
Sons of Liberty
John: Wilkes
King’s Bench
Bishops-castle
Alexander Wedderburn
William, Clive
John Hume
Hume
Salisbery
Lavington
Pottem
Wilts
Thomas White
St. John’s ‘College
Cambridge
Baffingly
Bucks
St. James's
St. James
Princess Dowager of Wales
Dukes of Gloucester
Cumberland
Amelia
Lord Mansfield
Thomas Sewel
Secretary of State
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Mansion House
London
Wm, Beckford
N. B
Mr. Edmunds
Roy All
the-Middlesex Journal
Jialt
American News
New-York
Country News
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