French Parliament Proclaims Ban On Rhode Island Trade
A Rennes dispatch notes the Brittany Parliament ordered two memorials printed to vindicate the Duke and condemn recent reports as false. It denounces the alleged interference with provincial liberty and the three orders that compose the states. The arret enjoins a halt to commerce with colonies until further notice, except for already arranged payments. Rhode Island and Georgia merchants pledge to uphold the state measures and the boycotted trade.
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Rennes
Brittany
Aiguillon
Colchester Election Nominations Highlight Local Clashes
A Sept 36 letter from Colchester notes opposition to Joseph Boggis Bay-maker and W Sam Manly grocer for town seats in the Common Council. It mentions Williant Leaber merchant and John Baker for council roles, with mixed support and delays in mayoral and officer elections.
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Joseph Boggis
Sam Manly
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Bow
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John’ Baker
King of Prussia Alliance Tactics Stir Berlin
A private Berlin letter reports the Prince of Branfwick departing for Moldavis to review regiments while Prussia’s king contemplates a coalition with allies against rival powers. The move includes plans for subsidies to the Prussian monarch and ongoing martial preparations in Berlin and across the dominions as tensions rise.
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LO N.D.O
Pruffia
Great Britain
Berlin
Prastia
Branf‘wick
Moldavis
Richya
Yadnes
Coleea
Richmond
Northumberland
Repimiene
Cumberland
Hungarian Balsa and Gravel Cure Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Hungarian Balsa and Gravel Balsam claimed to cure ulcers rickets and violent texture pain. It lists locations Great Ormond Street and Ruffel Street offering sales and wares with assurances of satisfaction and remedies.
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Balsa
Fragmentary 18th century excerpt hints at Newbery shop
The readable bits name Francis Newbery and Mr John Newbery with a reference to powder or goods. The fragmentary text mentions Folded powders and a sales or vendin context, but details and full events remain unclear.
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Francis Newbery
Junior
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