Manuscript pledge and political critique from 18th century letter
An avid reader comments on manuscript security and authorial rights, then shifts to critique of bishops and ministers. The writer cites Sir John Packington, Lloyd, and elections, calls for accountability, and condemns perfidy by political leaders while urging justice for the people. The letter reflects loyalty to the crown and concern for constitutional liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Packington
House of Commons
Lloyd
Worcester
John
London
University of Oxford
Roger Newdigate
Jefferies
Furch
Deziel
Cnall
Frigate Squadron Moves Toward the Indian Ocean Questioned
A Middlesex Journal letter questions the plan to send a frigate squadron with a Commodore toward the Gulf of Persia and Madras. The writer argues the distant maneuver harms trade, benefits French plans, and risks British honor by exposing officers near Mauritius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Madra
Gulph
Gexiuffis
Mauritius
War rumor from Mobile involves Creeks and Choctaws
Savannah intelligence from June 22 reports that a party of about 170 Choctaws with 70 Creeks near Mobile prepared to war on the Creeks. Three Creeks escaped by swimming the bay while a White man from Mobile confirmed the nine hour engagement from five in the evening till dark led by Coofaho maw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia
Augusta
Abraham Norman
Mobile
Coofahomaw
Wilkes
Westminster
Mahomet
Coventry
William Baker
Baffishaw
York East Indiaman
Hayter
Dover
Bombay
Isle of Wight
Thames
Petérey
Dunn
Paoli
England
Earl O Pembroke
Privy Gardens
Hamburgh
Great Britain
North ‘American
Toulon
Larache
Brandy seized at Canterbury and local drowning near Tenderden
Reports reveal customs seized ten half anchors of brandy at Rumney while a young man Thomas Bishop, about 27, drowned in the mill-pond at Tenderden after attempting to fetch a bird from the water. A Stratford upon Avon letter notes crowded inns and notable arrivals including Roscius and other performers. The Jubilee plans include cannon firing and a town procession with serenades for leading ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Marcy
Dymchurch
Rumney
Thomas Bishop
Tenderden
Coote
Stratford Upon Avon
First Credit
Roscius
Arne
Richards
Veron
Dibdin
Champness
Angelo
Baddely
Bartholomeon
Yates
Barry
Weber
Matter Brown
Colmen
Foote
Bickerstaff
Entertainment and royal events in London and Richmond
A detailed schedule describes meals, music, and performances at a grand booth including Meff Vernon and Dibdin with instruments, a Judith oratorio at church, and a ball with iluminations. Meanwhile, royal movements include a drawing room at St James's, a concert and private ball at Richmond for the anniversary of the royal marriage, and dispatches from Berlin and North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meff
Vernon
Dibdin
Judith
Seignor Angelo
Roscius
Shaakespeare
Angelo
Richmond
St. James’s
Duke of Gloucester
Queen’s House
Secretary of State
Andrew Mitchell
Berlin
Earl of Bute
Esterday
Pomeroy
Bernard
America
Jeffery Amherst
North America
General Gage
Hertford
Bedford
Bedfordshire
Devonshire
Scotland
Mr. Wilkes
King’s Bench
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Isaac Fell
Patexigjoster- Row
Booxselsesy
Ees
Mipplegex
Mansion House
Sam. Turner
N. B. M&m. Fell
Fell
Middlesex Journal
Sir
The
Mr. Fell
American News
Country News
HI P News
Deal
S. W
Yestettay
Tristram
Shand
Glory
Frinte Genge
Guernsey
Cadiz
Apollo
Gelston
Venice
Francis
Campion
Gravesend
Prince of Wales
Berwick
Mathew
Grays
Rotterdam
Frederick
Michael
Stettin
Coffcord
Scott
Fort Petersburgh
Bella
Barras
Domitte
Amity
Providence
Primore
Fforh Maryland
Juno
Brind
Frone
Gibraltar
Prince ‘of Wales
Donner
Peterburgh
Liverpool
Hércules
Philadelphia
de Hull
Achilles
Walker
Cape Furr
Newfoundland
Mary
Lekardys
Britannia
S.desne
Raves
S. Clark
Astferdam
J. Ware
Amelia
Jorge Marid
A Leenderts
Heivoetduice
Adverturs
J. Spehcer
Riga
Petesbourgh
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