Outspoken English rebuke to a French traitor in exile
An English letter decries the French minister plenipotentiary for betraying two nations England and France. It accuses LEscalier and Guerchy of debauching workers, printing secrets, and a scheme involving Porto Rico and the Duke of Bedford. The author vows to expose Corneille inspired treachery and names English figures like Mansfield Norton and Bute in a defiant reprimand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulgrave
England
France
Duke of
Nivernois
Ple Hipotentiary
Comte de Guerchy
L’escalier
Comte de Gugrchy
L’ecalier
Solomon Schomberg
Hague
Paris
Duke of Nivernois
Monsieur Sainte-Foy
Monsieur Moreau
Guerchy
Sainte-Foy
Moreau
R&c
Avril
la Ville S
Montreé
Railleries
Lens
Cot
Samuel
Bontague
Lés
Mansfield
Norton
Sandwich
Angleterre
Delor
Angleterre Pau
Musgrave
Porto Rico
Duke of Bedford
Lord Bute
Havannah
Louis
Politiques
Bute
Jenkinson
Dyson
Target Martin
Pall Mall
Corneille
Caution to the Public on Lottery Tickets
A Middlesex Journal reader urges urgent caution to the public about lottery tickets. The letter claims significant savings by delaying ticket purchases until the wheel has run, criticizing “addressers” and ministerial tools connected to corruption.
Lottery memorys in 1765 infamous phrase
A fragment references a notorious line about a lottery and the instrument of fate. The wording hints at historical critique of draws and public interest, implying distrust in lottery mechanisms and their ease of manipulation. The passage conveys a political or moral stance from a 18th century perspective.
Ominous political intrigue around D Eon and Wilkes affair
A lengthy letter exposes alleged covert overtures by Chevalier D Eon and a plan to seize papers for money, naming Sir George Yonge and Mr Fitzherbert. It recalls Wilkes’s two year imprisonment, Lord Mansfield’s harsh ruling, and claims of ministerial bias, pensions, and press manipulation amid royal family defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, Yonge
Mr. Fitzherbert
Jgue
Whart
Mrr.Fitzherbert
Musgrave
Bhgett
Wilkes
Chevalier D’ Bonj
Glynn
Middlesex
MacQuirk
Bernard
Kew
Dr. Shebbeare
Lord Mansfield
England
King’s Bench
N. B
Lord Bute
Samuel Johnson
Brunswick
Bate
Raz and
Turia
Mortimer
Bedford
Devon
House of Commons
D'Eon
Dri. Musgrave
D’ieon
Ritzherbeit Bey
Chevalier D'Fou
Unclear historical discourse on nobility and governance
A fragmented 18th century news fragment discusses Irish administration claims, petitions of grievances, and reflections on Lord Halifax and other officials. It notes rumors of noble deaths influencing public sentiment, debates about governance in Ireland, and local notices including church and civic appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ‘Honey
Walt Én
Cleveland
Tapley
Hye
Lid
Pleatire
Lord Halifax
Luutrell’s
Sion
Iratharg
Lord Halifac
Ireland
Lord Itnhant
Lord Felrath
Lord Hallise
Manchester
Cain
Fleet- Market
Lowe
India
Stratford-upon-Avon
St Andrews
Plymouth
Gandy
Archdeacon Sleech
Exeter
Gloucester
Thomas Knight
Fleet
Arnstrong
Sheriff’s Courrop
Arthaithwaite Castle
William Milbourne
Society For the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures
Arthur Oung
Blas
North Mims
Hertfordshire
Hefre
Society For the “ ‘Encouragement ' “of Arts
W. Nico
Auguyss
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Patriots
The
Middlesex Journal
Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste
Bonde Beaumont
Lordre Revial Et Miliitaire de
8. Louis
Ministre
la Grande
Bretagne
Parlieement de
Conferricotal Pour P. Histoire “Et Les Belles Lettres En
Chevalier D'Eon
Dirk
Tartullus
Brutus
Cato
Chiron
Soall
South Sea
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