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Fragmented 18th century broadside on finance and crime
The piece presents scattered excerpts on colonial sugar and coffee costs in 1770, Scotland bank credit, and public letters on Captain Jones, mercy, and political religious debate. It weaves economic arguments, public notices, and satirical anecdotes about governance, religion, and social conduct.
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Captain Jones
Caramite
Euman
Chevalier
England
Public Advertiser
Europe
Cross
Elizabeth