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Declaration of oaths by a London bookseller and public notices
A fragmentary 18th century document records Isaac Fell of Patr-Nostor Row Lennon Bookseller swearing to secrecy about sources for the Mawpresex Journal, destroying manuscripts, and returning manuscripts upon request. It includes a long public notice from Plymouth 1769 urging open inquiry into national grievances, criticizing Lord Halifax for obstructing justice, and urging a county meeting to pursue truth. Contains further notices about royal entertainments, political rumors, and maritime arrivals and departures in Deal and Plymouth, with named individuals and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
Patsr-Nosterrow
Lennon
Bookselrer
Mawpresex
Eiber
Paus
Blackstone
Lord Halifax
Paris
Ard
Lord Hertford
Bain Sone
George Yonge
Fitzherbert
Chevalier D'Eon
Chevalier
Chevalier D'Eoni
Chevalier D’eon
Count de Guerchy
Chévalier D’eon
Feord Halifax
Ely
Calum
Pinion
Iangee Ray
France
Corsica
House of Commons