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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 26, 1770
Page
4
A letter signed Just Us urges a senior officer to immediately account for his absence from post during enemy engagement. It argues the case as a matter of public duty and army reputation, warns of consequences if he refuses to disclose, and requests publication of the sentiments in the paper.
A witty eighteenth century letter from Lucinopa Matrone, dated July 23 1770, asks Britannia to send Lord Mansfield a message on his late law travail and alleged miscarriage of twins. The note contemplates a reply if the lord is indisposed, promising an answer penned by Lucinopa Matrone. The piece mocks formal sympathy customs among both sexes and references a mis carriage and illegitimate pregnancy.
Reports from Parliament indicate an early next session and possible action on Boston Charters. Sir Robert Jeffry may depart for a foreign mission. Lord Camden to attend Privy Council. George Pitt to Madrid for embassy. Italy painting orders and Venezia dispatches noted. Dutch treaty renewals and Dun Kirk harbor survey planned. Also mentions non-importation impact on London houses, American manufacture decline, and earthquakes near Havana Bermudas.
The remarks will appear next week detailing Baretti's trial with anecdotes on his travels. Dr Johnson advised the author to undertake the performance. The Verses on the late Decisions of Upright Juries are acknowledged and will be printed in the next issue.
A concise ledger style update lists bank and government securities with rates such as 3 per cent, conf. 7-8ths, and various India and Navy bonds. It mentions quantities like 1751 and 1726, with notes on Excheque Bills and tickets. The fragment suggests a period market page itemizing par values and yields for several issues.
An 18th century notice announces The Dramatic Censor No VII, early August publication. It describes the first volume with a copper plate of Garrick and Hamlet and previews six numbers forming a complete second volume. It notes criticism of plots, versification, conduct, characters, and performers to educate and entertain readers.
The readable text provides fragmented phrases about assistance and names but lacks a cohesive event or clear entities to summarize into a proper news item.
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