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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 16, 1770
Page
4
Fragmentary verse from a Middlesex Journal piece laments parting at Dover and the source narrator frets over a son’s conduct. It invokes Britannia, France, Rome, and moral duty, ending with fears for friends left behind on the Hill during his son’s birthday celebration.
A speaker denounces treachery and lawlessness, invoking Britannia to shield the land from night. The verse laments murder unpunished, dishonesty, and villainy, calling for action to avert doom and the tempting sea. The speaker pleads to banish the woman from sight and keep the realm from downfall.
Fragment of a dated personal letter from Weymouth about awaiting travel, missing town arrival, and longing to reunite. The writer discusses shared readings, love vows, and sustaining emotion while at sea, mentioning shipboard duties, distance from Weymouth, and hope for a forthcoming meeting.
A publisher refuses to stop printing authentic letters between the Duke of Cumberland and Lady Grosvenor despite legal threats from Mr Buxton and Mr Garth. He argues the correspondence contains little malice or treason and will continue publishing.
A long, fragmentary report describes dispatches to the Secretary of State from General Gage, Paris, and Governor Wentworth, with rumors of Lord Hillsborough’s possible resignation. It notes ministry troubles, upcoming obstructions in Parliament, and potential reforms affecting Ireland, Jamaica, and Port Egmont. It also covers royal christening details, court chatter, naval orders, and various international intrigues and economic notices.
Correspondeints discuss the trial remarks by Aniel Chamisa and Mr Woodfall. References to Luttrell, Britannicus, Kennedys, and a poet’s corner confession appear as part of a speculative set of letters and parliamentary actions.
Lewes June 15 1770 Gentlemen Clergy and freeholders of Sussex are urged to meet at George Inn Arundel June 23 at 11 in the forenoon to consider a petition to Parliament for a road from Brighthelmstone to Arundel and a bridge near Shoreham to ease communication between the eastern and western parts of the county and attract travelers. Ordered by Henry Burtenshaw.
A notice describes the sale by auction next Michaelmas of several farms in Southfrich parish, Tunbridge Kent, under William Pocock Alexander Gallard Thomas Wells Edward Bartland and Richard Tite. Properties include Old Forges Mercers Farms Cafle Bil Farm Knowles Hill Farm Fith Lodge Farm and Horse-thoe Farm with varying acreages. Prospective bidders are directed to James Templar in Parliament Street Westminster or Mr Scoone in Tuabridge for details.
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