Island Tyranny and Defiance Against Corrupt Rule
A narrator condemns English leaders on an island for oppression and corruption. Ch- L- and Lt. B-I manipulate offices to enrich relatives while freedoms collapse. An uprising by two women halts a corn export and exposes cruel shortages. The piece calls for redress and punishment of misrule.
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England
Normandy
France
Wessel
Cl WV
Am—r
Wwe
Cambridge University Diploma Plate for King Christian the Seventh
A Cambridge University Latin letter and grant of Doctor of Civil Law to King Christian VII of Denmark as a ceremonial crown of learning. The piece features allegorical emblems, Alma Mater Cantabrigia, and a gold framed scene with mottoes, prepared for the Danish sovereign in 1768. Signed by the Vice-Chancellor and Cambridge Senate.
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University of Cambridge
Charles Rickaby
Britannia
Great Britain
Plenty
Minerva
Sacramento
Alma Mater
Mott
Christian the
Denmark
Norway
Christian
Vic Chancelor
Letters Against Tyranny and Slavery Reach a King
A citizen writes with fiery resolve condemning tyranny and slavery, affirming virtue and fidelity of the people. The author pledges to endure death rather than oppression and hopes the letter reaches a noble king to alleviate long groaned thralldom.
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Weshare
Lord Mayor hopeful amid London political turmoil
A forward looking call urges Alderman Hegre Lord Mayor to serve the coming year. The letter extols public service and warns against ministry misconduct. It references Exeter politics, Devon speeches, petitions to the throne, and warns of potential ministry change as trade and morale wobble in the West Country.
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Alderman Hegre
Eest
Friends of Liberty
Constitution
London
Univere
Nicholas Bramber
Richard
Harley
Richard the
England
Constitutionalis
Junius
Exeter
John Buller
Exeter Turnpike
Saint Sidwell’s
Musgrave
Devon
Castleyard
John Parker
Joby Rgarty
Thomas Purt
Chancery
J —D’s Turner
Philo D
Thall
Brenchman
Order of St. Louis
Reynard
Lord Bareges
Somerset
Ltr
Fishamble-street
Dublin
Crispin
Ireland
Brentford
Taunton
Admiralty
Constantinople
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