Heavens Concepts in Hebrew Thought Recounted
The piece surveys Hebrew ideas of the heavens as discussed by Pluche and Calmet, noting Moses as a possible natural philosopher and describing ancient Hebrew cosmology. It covers three heavens with an archlike firmament, sun movement without a globe, and lack of mathematical schools among Hebrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pait- Losorphy
ebe-Middlésex Journaly
Heaven
Pluche
Moses
Descartes
Cartefus
Cartesius
Tor
Calmet
St.Paul
Remarks on Religion and Liberty by Early Correspondents
A brief critique argues that readers have the right to challenge religious errors and defend liberty against what it labels as tyrannical dogma. The piece defends open speech, condemns secrecy, and asserts protestantism should withstand scrutiny like popery, warning that enlightened ages will expose flawed beliefs.
Parnassus Poem Fragment On Stage Farewell
Fragment from Faewel Epilogue of O G Wue by Richard Rose. Intended for Mrs Clive to speak upon quitting the stage. The speaker contemplates a long farewell, asks the audience if the plan pleases them, and notes the musicians and silent ladies respond with quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rose
Hautboy
Fragmentary Victorian lament on remembrance and thanks
A damaged, archaic verse fragment expresses gratitude and sorrow. The speaker laments lost favors and a beloved figure, hinting at farewell and a wish to leave a good name behind. Tone is mournful with religious overtones and theatrical imagery.
Whitechapel business continued after partner's death
Humbly signed notice from Thomas Pack announces the continuation of the business in Whitechapel, London, by surviving partner of the late Thomas Leffer. He asks friends and the public to continue patronage, promising due service and favorable terms. Also advertised is a new edition of literary cards for teaching reading and counting, with four packs and games, priced 1s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Whitechapel
London
Thomas Leffer
Thomas Pack
Fup
William Domville
Bookfeller and Stationer
Royal’ Exchange
Sele&t
Seleé&t
Leprosy Cure Report Prompts Sale of Drops in London
A letter from Ames Bourke tells how Norton’s drops cured a severe skin and blood disorder after failed treatments in Cork and Doneraile. The note urges others to seek the remedy at Golden Square near Piccadilly, with attestations from credited patients.
Descriptive Essex Estate Sale and Missing Apprentice Notice
The ad describes a Freehold Estate in Great Baddow near Chelmsford Essex with a three acre dwelling, offices, barns, kitchen and garden plus six acres of arable land, offered by Mr Allan or Mr Stock. It also notes the warning about Abraham Brain, an apprentice who left service, with his physical description and a promise of the same treatment if he returns to his master.
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Great Baddow
Chelmsford
County of Essex
Allan
Portland-street
St. Mary-le-bone
Stock
Baddow-hall
Seer
Bridzwell-Lane
Waker
Brain
John Shepyard
Abraham
John Sheppard
Abraham Brain
New Round Text and Round Hand by Duncan Smith
An advertisement from Holdsworth and Co at No 7 Red Lion Court leet-street announces a new set of Round Text and Round Hand by Mr Duncan Smith writing-master, with engravings by Joseph Min. It promises careful production with limited impressions and urges commissions promptly. Also advertised are patent cake ink slate paper tracing paper colors and new ink stands, sold by Mr Fell at Paternoster Row at inventor-approved prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdsworth ‘and Co
Red Lion Court
Leet-Street
Duncan Smith
Three Kingdoms
Joseph Min
Fell
East India stock meeting notes and Cambridge lore
London July 7 representatives of East India stock met in Ledenhall Street. Accounts showed a balance of two million five hundred thirty eight thousand pounds and debates over India directors and supervisors. Cambridge society items include a charity ball at the university, a charity marble memorial, and local remarks on politics, Rome and Jesuits.
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London
Ledenhall-Street
George Colebrooke
Bengal
Sarah Dewla
Indostan
Heyder Alley
Coromandel
George Colebroke
Lord Verney
Mr. Burke
Burke
Sieg
Caldwell
Ramsay
India
Vansittart
Scrafton
Ford
Ramilay
Bart
Sulivan
Thomas.Robinson
Johnson
W.burke
Cambridge
Duke of Bedford
St. Clement’s Church
Helpringham
Jadis Meyre de Cambridge
Charité
Priez
Eudo de Helphringham
Minorca
Corsica A
England
Bedfordshire
Ireland
Tipperary
Rome
Bernis
House of Bourbon
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N. Pritchard
Belov
Norton
Golden-square
Oy “Donneraile
Cork
Donneraile
Ames Bourke
Mr. Norton
Piccadilly
John Norton
N. B
Erin
Feba Nortee
Marchant
Paine’s
Holborn
Red -Lion Street
Featherstone Buildings
Ersia
Wilton
Kidderminster
Cheney
Linsey
Royal Exchange
Young
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