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The sea captain's garland, composed of three excellent new songs, The Sen Captain's frolic with the Sailor's Wife; or Tit for Tat; Shewing how the Sailor paid him in his own coin. The Soldier's last Letter to his Sweetheart. A New Song
Date: 1795?]- Books
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Hymns, intended for public or private worship composed by John Wells, Soldier in the First Regt. of Guards, And Sunday Evening Preacher at the late Rev. Mr. Smith's Chapel, Bathnal Green Road, near the Tarnpike Gate, where they may be had, by applying at the Vestry.
Wells, John, soldier and Sunday evening preacher.Date: [1800?]- Books
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The Modern syren, a collection of the most celebrated new songs: Containing those in the new operas of the Battle of Hexham, Poor Soldier, Farmer, Marian, Rosina, Haunted Tower, &c. &c. And the most admired of those written by Mr. Dibdin, Capt. Morris, &c.
Date: 1794- Books
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The trial in the High Court of Admiralty in Scotland, At the Instance of Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Esq; his Majesty's Advocate, and Mr. Hugh Forbes Procurator-Fiscal of the said High Court, against James Long Corporal, and Thomas Macadam Soldier, in the Regiment commanded by Col. - Hamilton.
Long, James, Corporal.Date: MDCCXXXVI. [1736]- Books
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Pathetic odes. The Duke of Richmond's dog Thunder, and the widow's pigs - a tale: The Poor Soldier of Tilbury Fort: Ode to Certain Foreign Soldiers: Ode to Eastern Tyrants: The Frogs and Jupiter-a Fable: The Diamond Pin and Candle-a Fable: The sun and the peacock - a fable. By Peter Pindar, Esq.
Pindar, Peter, 1738-1819.Date: M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]- Books
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The soldier's companion; containing instructions for the drill, manual, and platoon exercise, As Commanded by his Majesty. Intended for the use of the volunteers of this Country: to which is prefixed A few Observations on first forming a Military Corps. Ornamented with figures of the Various Positions of A Soldier under Arms. Respectfully dedicated to His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Commander in Chief of the British Army, &c.
Date: [1798]- Books
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A collection of the newest songs, Sung at Vauxhall, Sadler's Wells, and both the Theatres: containing, I. Gramachree Molly, II. The Soldier's Farewell at parting with his Wife for America. III. My Jemmy is crossed quite over the main. IV. The Mouse's Nest. V. A New Song in the Duenna, Sung by Mr. Leoni.
Date: [1776?]- Archives and manuscripts
Manuscript notes on 'Day to day repeatability of (Night Vision) Tests. Soldier's variability percentage'; report of US National Research Council Division of Medical Sciences Committee on Aviation Medicine on 'Frequency of seeing at low illuminations' by H.K. Hartline and R. McDonald, January 1943, 8pp typescript + figures; miscellaneous graphs, notes and calculations
Date: 1943Reference: GC/179/A.79Part of: Bates, John A.V., and the Ratio Club- Books
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The Soldier's delight. Being a collection of songs, containing, 1. Let the tempest of war. 2. Britannia's sons rejoice. 3. My dearest life, wer't thou my wife. 4. In Staffordshire I was born. 5. Ye nymphs and ye shepherds that join in the throng. 6. Be hush'd ye rude tempests, and murmur no more. 7. Six long years have I serv'd of my time. 8. As Nell sat underneath her cow. 9. Blows ye winds, descend ye rain. 10. When nature had with blushing rose. 11. 'Twas underneath the May blown bush. 12. Free from the bustle, care and strife. 13. Had I but the wings of a dove. 14. I love it is true, as other folks do. 15. My cautious mother t'other day. 16. Sweet thrush, that makes the vernal year. 17. As I went forth one May morning. 18. O say what it that thing call'd light?
Date: between ca. 1750 and 1780?]- Books
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Original poems on various subjects, Serious, Moral, and Diverting, viz. I. An Essay on Dunning, in Seven Canto's. II. A Dissertation on Fashions. III. The parting Cup, or the Humours of Deoghedorus, in four Canto's. IV. The Captain's Retreat, with the Humours of an old Soldier. V. The Broken-Mug, in five Parts. VI. A short View of Parnassus. Vii. A Dissertation on Italian and Irish Musick, &c. Viii. An historical Poem on the Rise and Progress of the Charitable and Musical Society, &c. with several others, as may be seen in the Table of Contents. To this Edition, are added the following poems never before Published, viz. I. On the general Effect and Excellencies of Musick, but more particularly on the Famous Mr. Handel's Compositions and Performance. II. On Famine. III. On Plenty. IV. A Poetical description of Mr. Neal's new Musick-Hall. V. Gaffer and Gammer, with the Humours of a bad Landlord. VI. Some yearly Observations on Astrologers, &c. Vii. Ready Wit, as good as ready Money, a Rhapsody on various Topicks, with several others. By Laurence Whyte, A Lover of the Muses and Mathematicks.
Whyte, Laurence.Date: MDCCXLII. [1742]- Books
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The monopolizer outwitted! A musical entertainment, in two acts. By Archibald Maclaren, Author of the Coup-de-Main; Siege of Perth; highland Drover; First Nights Lodging; Old England for Ever; Humours of the Times; Account of the Irish Insurrection; the Negro Slaves, Soldier's Widow, &c. &c. &c. May the Sharp Seythe of the Law mow down the whole Crop of Monopolizers.
MacLaren, Archibald, 1755-1826.Date: 1800- Books
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The little hunch-back; or, a frolic in Bagdad. A farce. In two acts. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, with universal applause. Written by John O'Keeffe. Author of Tony Lumpkin in Town-Son-in-Law-Dead Alive-Agreeable Surprize-Positive Man-Castle of Andalusia-Poor Soldier-Birth-Day; or, Prince of Arragon-Fountainbleau; or, Our Way in France-The Beggar on Horseback-Young Quaker-Peeping Tom-Siege of Curzola-Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia-Farmer-Prisoner at Large-Highland Reel-The Toy-Pharo Bank, &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1789- Books
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The little hunch-back: or, a frolic in Bagdad. A farce. In two acts. As it is performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, with universal applause. Written by John O'Keeffe. Author Of Tony Lumpkin In Town-Son-IN-Law-Dead Alive-Agreeable Surprize-Positive Man-Castle Of Andalusia-Poor Soldier-Birth-Day; OR, Prince Of Arragon-Fontainbleau; OR, Our Way In France-The Beggar ON Horseback-Young Quaker-Peeping Tom-Siege Of Curzola-Love In A Camp; OR, Patrick In Prussia-Farmer-Prisoner At Large-Highland Reel-The Toy-Pharo Bank, &c. -
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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Sprigs of laurel: a comic opera. In two acts. As performed, with universal applause, at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by John O'Keeffe, Author of Tony Lumkin in Town; The Son in Law; The Agreeable Surprize; The Positive Man; The Castle of Andalusia; The Poor Soldier; The Beggar on Horseback; Fontainbleau, or our Way in France; Peeping Tom; The Young Quaker, a comedy in five acts; The Toy, or Hampton Court Frolicks, ditto; Wild Oats, or The Strolling Gentleman, ditto; Modern Antiques, or The Merry Mourners; The Farmer; The Prisoner at Large; The Birth Day, or Prince of Arragon; Siege of Curzola; Little Hunchback; The Highland Reel; Love in a Camp, or Patrick in Prussia, &c. &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1793- Books
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The london hermit, or rambles in Dorsetshire, a comedy, in three acts, as performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, written by John O'Keeffe, Esq. Author of Tony Lumpkin in Town, The Son-in-Law, The Dead Alive, Agreeable Surprize, Castle of Andalusia, Fontainbleau, or Our Way in France, The Positive Man, The Poor Soldier, Love in a Camp, or Patrick in Prussia, The Farmer, The Young Quaker, Beggar on Horseback, Peeping Tom, The Prisoner at large, The Toy, or Hampton Court Frolics, Wild Oats, or the Strolling Gentleman, Little Hunchback, The Siege of Curzola, Modern Antiques, or the Merry Mourners, The Highland Reel, Birth-Day, or Prince of Arragon, Sprigs of Laurel, &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1794- Books
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The london hermit, or rambles in Dorsetshire, a comedy, in three acts, as performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, written by John O'Keeffe, Esq. Author of Tony Lumpkin in Town, The Son-in-Law, The Dead Alive, Agreeable Surprize, Castle of Andalusia, Fontainbleau, or Our Way in France, The Positive Man, The Poor Soldier, Love in a Camp, or Patrick in Prussia, The Farmer, The Young Quaker, Beggar on Horseback, Peeping Tom, The Prisoner at large, The Toy, or Hampton Court Frolics, Wild Oats, or the Strolling Gentlemen, Little Hunchback, The Siege of Curzola, Modern Antiques, or the Merry Mourners, The Highland Reel, Birth-Day, or Prince of Arragon, Sprigs of Lamel, &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1793- Books
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The world in a village; a comedy, in five acts, as performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by John O'Keefe, Esq. author of Tony Lumpkin in Town; the Son-in-Law; the Dead Alive; Agreeable Surprize; Castle of Andalusia; Fontainbleau, or Our Way in France; The Positive Man; The Poor Soldier; Love in a Camp, or Patrick in Prussia; The Farmer; The Young Quaker; Beggar on Horseback; Peeping Tom; The Prisoner at Large; The Toy, or Hampton-Court Frolicks; Wild Oats, or the Strolling Gentlemen; Little Hunchback; The Siege of Curzola; Modern Antiques, or the Merry Mourners; The Highland Reel; Birth-Day, or Prince of Arragon; Sprigs of Laurel; The London Hermit, or Ramblers in Dorsetshire; &c. &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1794- Books
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The world in a village; a comedy, in five acts, as performed with universal applause at the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by John O'Keefe, Esq. Author of Tony Lumpkin in Town; The Son-in-Law; The Dead Alive; Agreeable Surprize; Castle of Andalusia; Fontainbleau, or Our Way in France; The Positive Man; The Poor Soldier; Love in a Camp, or Patrick in Prussia; The Farmer; The Young Quaker; Beggar on Horseback; Peeping Tom; The Prisoner at Large; The Toy, or Hampton-Court Frolicks; Wild Oats, or the Strolling Gentlemen; Little Hunchback; The Siege of Curzola; Modern Antiques, or the Merry Mourners; The Highland Reel; Birthday, or Prince of Arragon; Sprigs of Laurel; The London Hermit, or Rambles in Dorsetshire; &c. &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: [1793]- Books
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Life's vagaries, a comedy, in five acts. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by John O'Keffe, Author of Tony Lumpkin in Town; The Son in Law; The Dead Alive; Agreeable Surprize; Fontainbleau, or Our Way in France; The Positive Man; The Poor Soldier; Love in a Camp, or Patrick in Prussia; The Farmer; The Castle of Andalusia; The Young Quaker; Beggar on Horseback; Peeping Tom; The Prisoner at Large; The Toy, or Hampton Court Frolicks; Wild Oats, or The Strolling Gentleman; Little Hunchback; The Siege of Curzola; Modern Antiques, or The Merry Mourners; The Highland Reel; Birth Day, or Prince of Arragon; Sprigs of Laurel; The World in a Village; The London Hermit, or Rambles in Dorsetshire; The Irish Mimick, or Blunders at Brighton, &c. &c. &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: 1795- Books
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The hearty fellow: or, joyous soul's companion. Being a chaste, elegant, and humourous collection of songs, for the entertainment of the tender maid, the pining lover, the Choice Spirit, the Droll Dog, the Jovial Sportsman, the Daring Soldier, and the Rough Honest Tar; and for all those who would wish to render themselves agreeable, divert Company, kill Care, and be joyous; where the high seasoned Wit and Humour will be a sufficient Apology for a bad Voice, and by which such at as have a tolerable one will be able to shine, without repressing the Laugh of the merrily disposed, or offending the Ear of the chastest Virgin. To which is added, a complete collection of the various toasts, sentiments, and hob-nobs, that have been drank, are now drinking, and some new Ones offered for Adoption.
Date: [1775?]- Books
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The castle of Andalusia. A comic opera. In three acts. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by John O'Keefe, Esq. Author of Tony Lumpkin in Town. - The Son-in-Law. - The Dead Alive. - Agreeable Surprize. - Fontainbleau; or, Our Way in France. - The Positive Man. - The Poor Soldier. - Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia. - The Farmer. - The Young Quaker. - Beggar on Horseback. - Peeping Tom. - The Prisoner at Large. - The Toy; or, Hampton-Court Frolicks. - Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentleman. - Little Hunchback. - The Siege of Curzola. - Modern Antiques; or, The Merry Mourners. - The Highland Reel. - Birth-Day; or, Prince of Arragon. - Sprigs of Laurel. - The London Hermit; or, Rambles in Dorset-Shire. - The World in a Village, &c. &c. &c.
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.Date: MDCCXCIV. [1794]- Books
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, to-morrow, To-Morrow, Wednesday, March 5, 1788, Will be performed Acis and Galatea. A serenata. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George and Madame Mara. Part the third overture -- artaxerxes (by particular Desire) ̀the Soldier tir'd of War's Alarms,'' By Madame Mara Concerto Hautboy -- Mr. W. Parke Quartetto, ̀̀where the Bee sucks.'' Miss George Mrs. Crouch, Mr. Dignum, and Mr. Reinhold. Concerto French-Horn, Mr. Ponto Song - Mr. Reinhold Coronation Anthem ̀̀my Heart is inditing.'' Handel First Violin by Mr. Shaw. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre Boxes 10s 6d. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s 6d. Second Gallery 2s The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half past Six. Vivant Rex & Regina.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1788]- Books
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The experiment: or, the shortest way with the Dissenters exemplified. Being the case of Mr. Abraham Gill, a dissenting minister in the Isle of Ely, and A Full Account of his being sent for a Soldier, by Mr. Fern (an Ecclesiastical Justice of Peace) and other Conspirators. To the Eternal Honour of the Temper and Moderation of High Church Principles. Humbly Dedicated to the Queen.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: MDCCV. [1705]- Books
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The history of the life & death of that noted highwayman, Mr. William Nevison. Containing, his birth, parentage, and education; the Occasion why he left England; what Tricks he played in Holland: his Valour in Flanders while a Soldier: the robberies he committed after his Return to Britain; how he shot Mr. Fletcher, who attempted to take him Prisoner; and lastly, his imprisonment, trial & penitential speech at Tyburn, near York, March 15th, 1684.
Date: [1790?]- Books
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The way to be wise and wealthy: or, the excellency of industry and frugality, as the due and regular exercise thereof is the necessary means of procuring the happiness of this life, and preparing for that of a Better. Recommended in particular to the gentleman, The Scholar, The Soldier, The Trader, The Sailor, The Artificer, The Husbandman. With a short preface, perswading all Protestants to lay aside party-prejudices, and to Unite and Love one another. By Mr. J. S.
J. S. (John Sowter).Date: M.DCC.XVI. [1716]