Measures to reestablish commerce with America discussed
The Right Reverend and noble figures debate policies to soothe tensions with the American colonies. Plans include repealing tea duties and funding militia with land tax proceeds, while commissions to Birmingham and Sheffield prepare goods for export. International talks also surface about a potential Prussian Empress meeting and a royal visit to Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Ob Invon
Lord Foe
Day la
England
America
Earl of
Yeis
White's
Mansion House
Earl of Chatham
Mansion
Rudia
Jung
Copenhagen
Daniffy
Berlin
St.’ Petersburgh
Rufia
Surrender Notices at Guildhall in London and Surrounding Areas
A list of surrender and certificate notices for multiple tradespeople across London and nearby counties. Names include Baxter, Skeggs, Thomson, Skudder, Holden, Beecroft, Jackson, Andrews, Conditt, Snelling, Radenhurst, Parry, Hubert, and others. Dates range from the 10th to the 27th of various months, with actions to surrender or seek certificates at Guildhall, London. The items reference Middlesex, Kent, Essex, and surrounding districts and include occupations such as woolstapler, ironmonger, grocer, coach-maker, and oil man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapping-street
Middlesex
London
Pert Baxter
Cornhill
Eodony
Fta
Guilemias Skeggs
Stock
Siear
Billepica
Essex
Woolstapler
Guildhall
James. Thomson
Bow-lane
William
Holden
St. Mary-le-bone
John
Beecroft
Pontefract
Ork
Richard Jackson
Thomas Andrews
Dropsy Cure Reported by Parisian Woman
The Middlesex Journal publishes anecdotal account from a writer who heard of a remarkable dropsy treatment in Paris. A woman at St Germain’s en Laye reportedly survived by subsisting entirely on cheese curds, with liquids rendered unnecessary, and the cure completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Enquirer
St. Germain’s En Lave
Invisible Letter on Politics and Misgovernment
A reader signs as Invisible, recalling a conversation between two noble peers about public service and peace. The letter critiques original administrations, hidden influence, and the Duke of G-n, defending the King while condemning political manipulation and discontent. The writer expresses belief in sincerity and loyalty to lawful government despite perceived duping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Chatham
House of Savoy
Turin
France
Somersetshire
Duke of
Fragmentary Quotation From Unknown Source
The text presents a fragmented historical excerpt describing a discussion about conduct, agreements, and a ship launch. It references a leader named Selimuly and mentions deviations from settled plans, the state of men, and a distempered rind as evidence of principles.
To this Day 8 Pill feeds Price 28 A New Epinion
An 18th century catalog item listing a medical compendium titled To this Day 8 Pill feeds Price 28 A New Epinion by John Theobald M D and notes its publication in London by W Griffin with instructions for remedies, nursing, and preservation of age. The entry also notes the second edition of The Brothers and Comedy performed with applause at Covent Garden Theatre Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Theobald
Bec
London
W.griffin
Catharine
Street
Strand
Atplause
Theatre-Royal
Covent-Garden
Richard Cums Bercand
Elq
Universal Prayer-Book for All Days and States 1769
A sale notice for a bound Universal Prayer-Book priced at 35 bound. Describes prayers for every day the Church of England, with Holy Sacrament preparations, hymns, devotions for family and private use, and discourses on the Lord's Prayer Creed and Ten Commandments. Includes Lives and Writings of Apostles Martyrs and church commemorations, published in London 1769 by W Griffin Catherine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Holy Hill
Tabernacle
London
Law of a Justice of Peace and Parish Officer 1760s
Publication notes the Day is issued in three volumes with price and boards. It details Acts of Parliament concerning justices of the peace and parish officers and lists numerous titles and anticipated supplements. The work claims unique authority on poor law determinations and precedents, with printers and publishers named and a plan to add new laws and cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Bench
John Lord Viscount Dudley
Ward
T. Cunningham
Court of King’s Bench
Lord Mansfield
Lord Raymond
Crown Office
Besdes
Justices of the Peaces
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Minorca
James Johnston
Quitte
Eig High Court of Justiciary
Mungo Campbell
Saltcoats
Alexander
Earl of Eglington
Lockhart
Baculty
David
Rae
Commonhall
Hastings
Hallwell
Margaret Pattens
St. Gabriel Fenchurch
Bowyer
Eccles
Manning
Temple
Villette
Ralph Bird
Hull
Bremen
Tof
Elbe
Chelsea
Elemon
Surry
Black Fryars Bridge
Wesminster
Rascal
Maraigo
Fitzgerald
Miss Conolly
Thomas Conolly
Chichester
Horsham
Sussex
Thomas ‘Tilmore
Suffolk
St. Leger
Anthony, St. Leger
Grimsby
Lincoln
Thomas Radenhurf
Walsall
Stafford
Henry Parry
Fenchurch Street
Henry Hubert
Bread-street
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