Long Letters Denounce Lordship's Actions and Calls for Dismissal
A 1770 letter from Whitechapel criticizes the Lordship for betraying ministerial trust and abusing power. The author urges resignation, dissolution of Parliament, and removal of corrupt officials while warning of despotism and civil unrest if reforms are not enacted. The writer demands accountability and cites the army, sheriffs, and public figures as pivotal in restoring honesty.
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Capay
Middlesex
Henety
America
John Fielding
Luttrell
Carlton2
Mansfield
London
Dryden
Whitechapel
Simpre Simon
Address on Conduéors of our Political System
A fragmentary improvised political address warns potent minds about atheistic influence and subversive designs under George II and condemns treasonous sentiment. It discusses eradicating vulgar apprehensions of a Supreme Being and critiques authority and religion as tools for control.
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George Iit
Postscript from Lond to Bedford Mayoral Elections
Septembers events report naval moves at Lemnos and Helles, dispatches from Sir Andrew Mitchell in Berlin, and expected Moorish ambassador arrival. Bedford voters choose Mayor Richard Cave amid freemen turnout. Duke of Bedford to weigh in on Common Council election. North’s arrival noted. nobility rumors and political maneuvering referenced.
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Elphinstone
Lemnos
Hellespont
Adrianople
James’ S
Andrew Mitchell
Berlin
Richmond
Morocco
Gibraltar
Lair
Bedford
Richard’ Cave
Richard Oliver
Horne
Duke of
Teres
Nobil
York
Portmouth Docks Amid Turmoil and Archishop Grace Entertainment
Fragmentary text recounts Portsmouth docks and foot movement with stray phrases about bowing to sea, emoluments, and a grand entertainment by the Archbishop of Canterbury for bishops and clergy. A seizure of tea and scattered references to authorities appear, with unclear dates and locales.
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Portmmouth
Ee Head
Canterbury
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Lord
Willy
Thole
Shiall
Hishness
of Cumberland
Weymouth
Rigby
Bice
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