Portrait of Justus in Court: Dofer’s Mockery and Pride
The speaker Justus accuses a court of shaping toward vanity and indifference. He describes a accused officer who manipulates displays of generosity, gifting eleven or twelve portraits including a Duke of Cumberland, to flatter the court. The discourse mocks titles and the Dofer, while questioning the integrity of a man who would bargain for gratifications and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigres
Cumberland
Leo
Beall
Ose
St. Amg
Public letter defends conduct in Wheat warrant dispute Battersea mill
A letter argues that legal discussion should not be newspaper fodder and defends Sir J M and his brother regarding a warrant to search for Wheat and Wheat flour at their Battersea mill. It recounts the cork-filled sacks incident, asserts truth-finding under scrutiny, and notes assurances to preserve evidence till inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parilly
Battersea
J. M
Sir J
Barky
Alan
Battersea Fields
Contested mill and corruptions claim in 1772 affair
The document discusses a mill owner Sir Jo M and his use of wheat and other grains for meals and trade, asserting lawful rights to mill contents and denying illicit activity. It accuses others of corruption and hints at a broader political attack, noting no corn has been removed beyond lawful rights and promising proof when needed.
Shining Liquid Blacking for Shoes Sold by Multiple Shops
A late 18th century advertisement touts The King's Patent EAKES for making a superior shining liquid blacking by adding water. It promises a fine black glow, keeps leather soft and crack-free, is odorless, and won’t stain fingers or stockings. Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley and others in London, price sixpence per cake yielding a pint of liquid blacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eakes
W. Bayley
Cockpar Street
Essential SALT of LEMONS for all uses and stains
A historical advertisement extols lemon salt as a ready, shelf-stable extract ideal for Punch and flavoring, plus powerful stain removals for lace and linen. It claims superior whiteness and stain removal without damage, offered wholesale and retail by London perfumers with a one shilling price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bayley
Perfamier
Cockspur Street
Hayes Market
London
J. Price
India-House
Leadenhall Street
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Church-Yard
J. Grosvenor
Turo-Stile
Holborn
A. Rothwell
New Bond Street
Extraordinary case supports efficacy of balsamic tincture
A fragment from a medical note describes a striking instance of a balsamic tincture’s efficacy against scurvy. The text references testing across various cases and highlights a singular, notable example.
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Birchin-Lane
Chfitias Lal
Bank of England
Lonton
Tod
St. Paul's
Gerdteman’s
Gentleman's Magazine
UCI
Ryssereg
Sam
Richard Restarick
N.B
Grantham
William
Arpenter
Ferms
Oxford Road
F. Newberry
Litle Chapel-Street
Wardour-Sweet
Soho
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