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Public Ledger in London, Middlesex

13 Aug 1760

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Public Ledger

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 13, 1760

Page

1

Degeneration of China and European influence in history

A letter reflects on China’s decline from former politeness and learned arts, comparing eras of barbarity and revival. It argues global cycles of refinement and ignorance, notes Confucius and Pythagoras as contemporaries, and discusses Britain’s policy to balance power in Europe while aiding American concerns and continental allies.

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China Chitta Europe Rig¢R Nature Milo Maximin Plato Confucius Pythagoras Greece Yongle Italy Britain Great Britain Cur Mof France Denmark Sweden Russia Hans Towns Germany Prussia Bremen Stade Hanover Raffa America Eele
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A Critical Pubaic Lepcer on Flemish Oracle and War News

The letter argues the Flemish Oracle skews reports with lies and partiality, criticizing his attacks on monarchs and scholars while defending Dutch actions. It notes Casfel’s French hold, Contades and Minden references, and mentions Portocarrero’s bequests, Paris remonstrances, Repnin to Madrid, Lichtenstein to Parma, and Vienna court politics.

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Europe Clive Casfel Marshal Contades Minden Portocarrero Rome Delci Orsini Paris Besancon Russia Prince Repnin Madrid Vienna Prince de Lichtenstein Parma Archduke Joseph Normandy Rouen Holland Aron Lilien Prince de la Tour- Taxis Hague Francfort Imperial Commissaries Great Britain England
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PORT NEWS PORTS REPORTS ARRIVAL AND VOYAGES

Port News from Deal and Gravesend records arrivals and departures of multiple ships. Otter Laurel coordinate convoy from Portsmouth with coasters. Norwich Merchant and Good Intent sail to Lisbon and Liverpool. Gravesend lists Gunnett Williams and several ships sailing from Amsterdam Norway and Lisbon.

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Port News Deal Otter Laurel Portsmouth Union Compton Exeter Norwich Boog Lisbon Good Intent Thomas Liverpool Black Prince Dodds Quebec Gravesend Gunnett Williams Amsterdam Anna Catharina Holerton Patience Serons Norway Nostra Seniora Jersey Prussia Darling
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