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Public Ledger in London, Middlesex

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Public Ledger

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London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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Sep 19, 1760

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The Goddess of Beauty in a Colonial Dialogue

An 1760 frontier letter describes a journey to a mythical valley of beauty, where a goddess embodies charm and power. The narrator debates impressions of beauty, pride, and social ceremony, while weaving reflections on Britain's trade, Ireland, and the balance of power with France, Russia, and Germany amid colonial commerce.

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Terki Seasty Gaut Temple L Eernofe Dany London Ireland Britain France Refent Sues Hanover Hamburgh Poland Bremen Holland Germany Wade Makin Busia Sweden Denmark Baltic American Rusia
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Thoughts on Trade Between Britain and American Colonies

The author argues reciprocal duties and mutual gain in Britain and its colonies through trade. Colonies export surplus produce to Britain, which uses goods to repay them. Britain gains from exchanges, while colonies gain subsistence goods. Warns against discovering gold in colonies and urges Britain to aid them with laws and governors.

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Eyut Britain England America Great Britain
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Port News: Vessels Depart for Various Destinations

Wind E from Sept 17 brings Hind into harbor after a cruise. Jupiter Ball and Alexander Atkins sail for Boston, Taii flock Darling remains with St George man of war William and Anne Hyston bound for Halifax. Ruffin Merchant Gaitskill John and Susannah Michie sail for Virginia. Outward bound ships mostly failed except Virginia bound vessels. Gravesend light customs passage noted by N S Lieghia de Garetha from Bilbos.

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Deal Hind Jupiter Ball Alexander Atkins Boftoy Darling St.Georg William and Anne Hyston Halifax Ruffin Gaitskill John Susannah Michie Virginia Gravesend N. S. Liegahia de'Garetha Bilbos
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