Sabbath Observance and the Nations Holy Day Practice in 1761
A 1761 letter discusses the Christian Sabbath as a sacred duty, noting lax public devotion despite state protection and calling for proper observance. It includes a Cherokee letter praising Sabbath reverence and contrasts terms for the day in Britain, with observations on rituals, bells, temple rites, and social displays during holy assemblies.
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Sheodorus
Sacham Benzi Ca-Ha Fezac
Hugua
Gargy Kan
Gehufei-Kan
Gambi
Dieth
Gebu Can
Oswego
Great Britain
Europe
Asia
Holy Society
Hisqua Busqua
Sachem Benz Ca Ha Fezac
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Temple
Griffin
Martinica
The
Templars
O’brian
Antigua
Vincent
Candidate Seeks Livery Support for Parliament Seat
A 1761 letter to London Liverymen from Fludyer requests their attendance at a general meeting to decide nominees for Parliament. He notes another gentleman’s candidacy and pledges to work for the city’s rights and welfare if approved, expressing loyalty to the livery and promising steadfast effort.
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London
King's Arma
Cornhill
City of London
Fersons
Jay
Fludyer
British Prussia plan secret campaigns near Caffel
London reports a courier return with orders souping to approve secret expeditions between the British court and Prussia. Prince Ferdinand moves with an army toward Geif tar near Caffel to pressure France, with landgrave support and aims to force evacuations before the campaign. Swiss troops are to join at the campaign’s opening and further naval plunder concerns surface at the Hague.
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Hanover
Ferdinand
London
Prussia
Geif
Tar
Caffel
Hesfin
Landgrave
Great Britain
Ireland
Hague
Felicité
Gravesend
States General
Saxony
Beld
Dantzick
Sutturlin
Pates
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Londons
Soho-Square
Tam Beckford
Loess Soon Dom
Pyle
Srichard Glyn
Aldersgate-street
Thomas Harley
W.S. W
Sasanna
Hayes
Oporto
Biddeford
Oh Acruize
Granville
Gommeiford
Oportos