Voice of Liberty in Peril to English Constitution
A scathing letter from a patriot laments civil and military oppression under ministerial power. It denounces venal officials, praises constitutional rights, denounces press suppression, and urges steadfast support for liberty despite intimidation. The author invokes xenophobic clashes and calls for accountability of rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton
Wilkes
Elys
Fhaye
Paih
Gould
Firth
Revenue Bill Debate in Commons of Ireland
The Committee of the Whole debated a revenue clause on seizing goods for the King's account with five hours of legal argument. Aye votes reached 83 to 0s. The bill then passed the House after midnight, though some aimed to limit it to four years, amid suspicions of motives to rule without Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power
Flood
Barry Barry
Huffey
Edward Newenham
Parliament Question Prompted by Administration Hopes
A fragment notes a speaker hoping the Administration will excuse him from replying for Parliament's superiors, expressing reluctance to answer if they could answer themselves and not stay silent. The incomplete text hints at political tensions and reluctance to engage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syggeife
Ataisante
Sorel
England
Tin
Disquisition on Stone Diseases by William Adams
A 1730s medical pamphlet by William Adams discusses the occult causes of urinary stones, nucleus formation, and diagnostics for bladder and kidney diseases. It outlines rational care, venereal effects, and several patient cases to illustrate treatment methods. Published for P. Shatwell and others with author contact in Cornhill and St James's Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal College of Physicians
Eqns
Lendon
William: Adams
P. Shatwell
Adelphi
Strand
J. Southern
St. James’s-Street
Princes-street
Cornhill
FOR COUGHS LOZENGES BY T GREENOUGH AT LUDGATE STREET
The public is warned that only genuine boxes of Peroral Lozenges prepared by T Greenough Chymist and Apothecary at No 7 Ludgate Street bear the lid inscription Balsam of Tou. Counterfeits have caused damages in a recent King’s Bench case. The lozenges, sold at multiple outlets, claim to ease coughs hoarseness sore throats and lung defluxions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Greesonen
King’s Arms
Ludgate-street
London
Tolu
W. Bayley
Cockpur Street
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
Mr. Purdie
North Parade
Verdi
King’s ‘Bench
T. Greenough
British Pills for Stomach and Bowel Disorders Publicized
An advertisement touts British Pills as a powerful private practice remedy for stomach strength, bowel cleansing, digestion, and purification, claiming rapid relief from bilious and hypochondriac complaints. It urges use by British residents amid dietary and climate stresses, noting sale by F Newnery and Fletcher and Hodson with optional expert attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prac&tice
Great Britain
F. Newnery
St. Paul's Church- Yard
London
Fletcher and Hodson
Cambridge
N.B
Newsery
Velvet Syrup Proves Cure in Venereal Scrofulous Case
An 18th century notice touts Velno’s Vegetable Syrup as a sovereign remedy for venereal, scorbutic, and scrophulous disorders. It recounts Charles Weyman, a China-Painter, suffering severe scorbutic ulcers and bone decay until the syrup eased symptoms, enabling him to walk and resume work. The ad lists bottle price, supplier locations, and country reading agents, with a warning label signed by Burrrows, Fletcher and Hopson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velno
F‘tarles Weyman
Bow
Middlesex
G. Kearfly’s
No. 1
Ludgate- Screct
Capel-Court
Royal Exchange
Fletcher and Hodon
Cambridge
J. Burrows
Fletcher
Hopson
Lemon Extracts and Perfumes Sold in London Shops
An 18th century notice extols a lemon based acid and whitening remedy, praising its superiority to mouldy or damaged goods. It lists wholesale and retail chemists in Cockspur Street, Haymarket, India House, Leadenhall Street, Holborn, New Bond Street, and St. Paul’s Yard, with price one shilling per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Bayley
Cockpur Street
Haymarket
London 5
JE Prite
India- House
Leidenhall- Street
Newbery
Barkdélidiy
Carsner
St. Paul's Church-Yard
J. Grosyvenory
Dr. Russir
Richard Restarick
Mr. Grantham
William Grantham
Pantheon
Oxford Road
F. Newsery
St. Paul's Church
Iside Chapel-Street
Wardour Street
Soho
Norton
Golden-square
London
Medieval Patent Tincture Case Highlights Curative Claims
A fragment notes a medical tincture claimed to treat scurvy and fever, singled out as an extraordinary case among various others to illustrate the medicine's efficacy. The wording suggests a historical advertisement or medical notice emphasizing the remedy’s usefulness and standout success.
Antient Patent Drops Claim Cures S curvy and Leprosy
A 18th century advert claims Marehant's Drops cured a long standing scurvy and numerous skin disorders after hospital failures. It recounts patients Richard Restarick and William Grantham praising recovery and lists multiple London outlets and prices for the remedy. It warns to beware of counterfeits and notes signed authentication by John Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Cragues
John Webb
Mr.Norton
Piccadilly
London
John Noron
N. B
John Norton
Marehant
Adelphi
Strand
Deering’s
Newport-Street
Long-Acre
Stratford
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St. Anthony's
Tam
Ann Joyce
Hackney
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