04 Mar 1761
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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 04, 1761
Page
1
The fragment chronicles funeral customs and satire on poets and flatterers, tracing ancient and modern rites. It notes idle elegy replacing perfumes and relics, and mocks bardic tropes as merchants of sorrow. It includes writings on Pollio and a critique of Tristram Shandy's morality.
An 18th century petition to the Livery of London from Thomas Harley expressing gratitude for an endorsement to be a candidate for Parliament. He vows to serve the city of London, pledges devotion to freedom and prosperity, and invites fellow liverymen to support his nomination at Guildhall with a meeting planned for Eleven O Clock.
Richard Glyn thanks the Worthy Livery Men of the City for unanimously electing him as a representative. He promises devotion to the interests of citizens and readiness to serve, dated February 23, 1961, and notes letters reaching members after the Guildhall meeting.
A London citizen writes from Basinghall street appealing for support from the livery to nominate and back him for Parliament, urging early attendance at a meeting and honoring a forthcoming election. The missive references other candidates and vows to serve the interests of citizens with attachment and prudence.
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