Manuscript Destruction Rule Issued By London Mayor
W. G. Edmunds swears an oath at the Mansion House London in January that five of his manuscripts in the press will be destroyed and that any returns should be sent with the end pages in large letters. He declares manuscripts to be destroyed as soon as composed, urging honesty and duty as a London official.
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W.G. Edmunds
Edmunds
Edmonds
Bajeserh
Saatynee
Belgrade
Confanti
Seraglio
Storm of liberty and Stuartism in 177
The writer condemns unconstitutional measures fueling discontent and despotism, argues only a constitutional correction can restore balance, and critiques the ministry and Stuart influence. He warns that foregone loyalties ignore the danger of unchecked ambition and calls for decisive redress. Dated Jan. 20, 177.
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Davery
Zman
Annals of
Europe
Cahe
Difcord
Secret plots and naval moves in 18th century Europe
From the London Gazette a tangled record of threats in Christ-Church London toward John Parsons and family, a warning letter to Charles Bromwith, and warnings of arson attempts. It also reports Spanish ships near Gibraltar, French squadrons sailing from Toulon, Russian fleet movements, and Ottoman court intrigues with speculation on Grand Signior and Belgrade.
Port News From Spithead and Surrounding Waters
At Spithead the Or ter Sloop of war under Capt Williams reports four Ruffian ships ready for action. One English and one foreign ship, with Ross troops aboard, accompany the Dutch homeward East Indiaman the Prince. Dangel Daux from Havre bounds for the Guinea coast. London Frigate Baevver sails to Barba does. Motherbank lists Thomas bound for Chernavon. Fly Holiday sails to Lyme. Ruffian Vice-admiral awaits provisions and bread hourly from Ireland and London.
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Portsmouth
Fan
Spithead
Williams
Royal ministers attend court as fate is carried to and from chapel
Rev Dr Ross preached before the King and Queen at St James's Chapel Royal Cambridge rector delivered the fate message via the Earl of Oxford. A packed drawing room followed with foreign ministers and nobility. The King signed a bill prohibiting export of the kind and another on Irish provisions. A Privy Council met at Earl Spencer's office. A grand Grosvenor House gathering followed with many nobles. Rumor of a letter to be burnt by the common hangman.
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Rolls
St. John’s
Cambridge
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Clevely
Richard RuGie
Atis
Jon
messare _Satardz
Kingham
Grosvenor
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