Liberty and Petition in a Free England Amid Royal Ceremonies
A Middlesex Journal critique rebukes the Lord Chamberlain for barring access to the king during a public address to celebrate the queen. It condemns arbitrary power, praises open speech, and cites Moses, Solomon, and historical monarchs to urge legal rights, accessible rulers, and dissolution of parliament if needed. The piece warns against parallel tyrannies and argues for constitutional liberty and opposed ministerial intrusion.
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London
Israel
Moses
Lord Mansfield
King’s
Great Britain
Romulus
Nama
Solomon
England
House of Commons
Seni
Foote's Lame Lover at Hay Market Theatre
An Account of Mr Foote's new comedy The Lame Lover performed for the first time at the Theatre Royal in the Hay Market. The principal characters include Sir Luke Limp and Serjeant Circuit with daughter Charlotte Circuit. The review praises the first act for its wit and Sir Luke Limp's lively portrayal, notes the second act's Lawyer's Catechism as satire, and criticizes the third act as less strong, concluding the whole as a lame performance overall.
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Mr. Foote
Ith
Theatre-Reoyal
Luke Limp
Serjeant Circuit Dd
Vandermere
Jack
Biefton
Young
Woodford
Ar. Knowls
Secret
Robrex
Fairplay
Wheeler
Sir Luke
Dancer
W.O
Circuit
Gregory Goore
Luke
Adderman Incle’s
Gregory
Lord Brentford
Chario
Young Woodford
Migs
Charlotte
T’ Hatch’d Filoufe
Colonel Secret
A& Young Woodford
Betty
Law Cafe
Foote
Declination of Parliamentary Candidate in London Livery
In a June 22, 1770 letter to the Worthy Livery men of the City of London, a candidate declines to stand for Parliament. He notes relief at the loss of their late representative and praises Mr. Thomas Oliver for his integrity and public zeal, urging support for Oliver despite the author’s resignation.
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London
Thomas
Oliver
Worthy Livery Men of the City of London
Thomas Oliver Seeks London Liverymen Seat in Parliament
An 18th century letter to the Worthy Liverymen of the City of London and Gentlement expresses Thomas Oliver's readiness to stand as their MP in place of the late Lord Mayor, praising the departed Beckfor and pledging to follow his disinterested public service. Oliver vows to work tirelessly for liberty and public cause, seeking support from Liverymen at Fenchurch Street.
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Civ
London
Trentine
Alteare
Beckfor
Paine's Warehouse Offers Wide Range of Bedding Goods
At Paine's Warehouse No 67 Holborn north side between Red Lion Street and Featherstone Buildings a large stock of fresh-made bedding and carpets from Wilton Kidderminster and Scotland. Includes feather beds beds, bedsteads, cottons, sheets, quilts, carpets and bedding fabrics in new patterns. Rooms carpeted. goods offered for immediate use and sale terms to attract repeat customers.
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C. Atpaine
Holborn
Featherstone
Moreens
Harrateeng
Cheney
Linseyp
N.B
Wilton
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Alexander the Great
Tiberius
Sejanus
Senate
Rome
Brutus
Deétors Commons
Fenchurch Street
Homas Oliver
Ier
Thomas Oliver
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