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To the worthy free burgesses of the borough of Colchester. Gentlemen, Your eyes must now at length be opened. The last hand-bill from Mr. Potter's friends must have removed every shadow of doubt from your mind. A certain set of men, whose complexion is too well known to need a particular description, after having long held back, for purposes to which you cannot be strangers, have at length declared openly for Mr. Potter; and have forced Sir Robert Smyth to support a cause which he detests, and a man whom he despises. Unfortunate Sir Robert Smyth! How often will he wish himself, and have reason to wish himself, beyond those Alps, where he was long supposed to have been fixed in silent retirement. ̀̀sir Robert Smyth, it is said, has now declared himself averse to Mr R-'s recommendation.'' Yet, this very recommendation he once most earnestly solicited. ̀̀he has united himself heart and hand in support of Mr. Potter.'' Heart, I deny. For within a few hours, after this supposed union, he declared openly, that he would rather vote for a - that ran by him, than for Mr. Potter. With respect to that Gentleman, I have but one word to say. For I will not debase a cause, which stands in need of no such support, by personal invective or abuse. Mr. Potter is a contractor. Contracts under government are his sole business, the sole object of his pursuit. Do not suppose, Gentlemen, that, by saying this, I mean the slighrest imputation upon Mr. Potter's integrity. Many contractors are, I doubt not, very honest men. But every contractor is a dependent man; dependent directly or indirectly upon Ministry. The House of Commons were, in a former lession, so strongly impressed with this idea, that they passed a bill for disqualifying contractors from sitting in Parliament. And your present representative, unless I am misinformed, voted the very last lession for a similar bill. This, Gentlemen, is the man, of whom it is asserted, ̀̀that he has proved to all his independency.'' This is the independent candidate, to whom your patriotic, independent representative has promised his support. I am, Gentlemen, October 13, 1718. Your hearty well-wisher, A Brother Burgess.
Brother burgess.Date: 1781]- Ephemera
Urgent section 28 appeal : help us outlaw Section 28 now - or let homophobia win for another five years / Ian McKellen, Stonewall.
McKellen, IanDate: [1999?]- Books
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A rhapsody on the present system of French politics; on the projected invasion, and the means to defeat it. Illustrated with plans, on three copper plates. By - , a Chelsea pensioner.
Lloyd, Henry, approximately 1720-1783.Date: M,DCC,LXX,IX. [1779]- Books
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O tempora! O mores! or, the best new-year's gift for a prime minister. Being the substance of two sermons preached at a few small Churches only, and published at the repeated request of the congregations. By the Rev. William Scott, M. A. Late Scholar of Eton.
Scott, William, 1726-Date: [1774]- Books
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The scots scourge; being a compleat supplement to the British antidote to Caledonian poison: in two volumes. Containing fifty-two anti-ministerial, political, satiric, and comic prints, during Lord Bute's administration, down to the present time: To which are added, All the Original Songs, Essays, &c. &c. The whole being a grand system of Scotch politicks, which have been acted in Old England, &c. during those remarkable years 1763 and 1764. ... . Contains Twenty-Five Copper Plates, and is adorned with a Metzotinto Head of the Duke of Newcastle, and a Head of Earl Temple. 1. Sawney below stairs. 2. Ayliffe's Ghost. 3. The scrubbing-post. 4. John Bull's Auction. 5. Roasted Exciseman. 6. Daniel in the Den. 7. Daniel's Delivery. 8. Devil to pay. 9. Game of Hum. 10. State Racers. 11. Places of Profit. 12. - of Honour. 13. Tame Lion. 14. Bob-Cherry. 15. Safe Place. 16. J. Wilkes, Esq; and Liberty. 17. Sign Post. 18. The Snug Post. 19. The Whipping Post. 20. Macbeth and the Dr. 21. The Cold Place. 22. The Warm Place. 23. The General Post. 24. Hieroglyphical Epistle from the Devil to L. B- To which is given, a Humorous Political Key to all the Prints.
Pridden, John, 1728-1807.Date: [1765?]- Books
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Faults on both sides: or, an essay upon the original cause, progress, and mischievous consequences of the factions in this nation. Shewing, That the Heads and Leaders on both Sides have always impos'd upon the Credulity of their respective Parties, in order to compass their own Selfish Designs at the Expence of the Peace and Tranquility of the Nation. Sincerely intended For the allaying the Heats and Animosities of the People, and persuading all Honest, Well - meaning Men to compose their Party - Quarrels, and unite their Hearts and Affections for the promoting the Publick Good, and Safety of their Queen and Country. By way of answer to the Thoughts of an honest Tory.
Clement, Simon.Date: 1710- Books
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The safety of the church under the present ministry consider'd, in a letter to - By a clergyman.
Sykes, Arthur Ashley, 1683 or 1684-1756.Date: [1715]- Books
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A short answer to the queries of the cobler and his patrons. Did your old member Lord John Cavendish behave most honourably to you, when in the House of Commons he declared he had instructions from his constituents in his pocket - but he should pay no regard to them? ...
Cordwainer.Date: 1784]- Books
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A key to the business of the present s-n : viz. I. His H-'s speech to his life-guard of Switzers, at their general Rendevouz in D-g - S-t. II. Certain important hints deliver'd to an Assembly of Independents, at the Fountain-Tavern, in the Strand.
Date: Printed in the Year 1741/2- Books
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The crisis, or an alarm to Britannia's true Protestant sons. In two parts, with an appendix to each of them. Containing. Among a Variety of other Things, An Address to King George. -To the Unbelieving Jews. -To our reverend Fathers the Bishops. -To our worthy Representatives. - To the licentious Writers of the public Papers. With a Prefatory Address to the two respectable Bodies, the Citizens and Merchants of London. By a disinterested, independent, and truly Protestant Briton.
Briton.Date: [1754]- Ephemera
Queers against the cuts : fighting for services, jobs and benefit rights : the cuts hit LGBTQ people hard - join the fightback / Queers Against the Cuts (Organization).
Date: 2011- Books
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Good Queen Anne vindicated, and the ingratitude, insolence, &c. of her Whig ministry and the allies detected and exposed, in the beginning and conducting of the war. The Englishman's memorial: containing A short History of the Land Wars we have been engaged in, with unanswerable Arguments, proving 'tis not the Interest of England to be concerned, as a Principal, in a Land War, upon any Pretence whatsoever - Mind the sea. With Remarks on the new Ways of raising Money, &c. (unknown to our Ancestors, and which our Posterity will curse us for;) also Many important Matters relative to the British Affairs, worthy of the Attention of the Publick at this Juncture. By the author of The dissertation on parties.
Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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A fair representation of the present political state of Ireland: in a course of strictures on two pamphlets, one entitled 'The case of Ireland re-considered;' the other entitled 'Considerations on the state of public affairs in the year 1799, - Ireland;' ... By Patrick Duigenan, ...
Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816.Date: 1800- Books
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A fair representation of the present political state of Ireland; in a course of strictures on two pamphlets, one entitled 'The case of Ireland re-considered;' the other entitled 'Considerations on the state of public affairs in the year 1799, - Ireland;' with observation on ... 'The speech of Lord Minto in the House of Peers, April 11, 1799.' By Patrick Duigenan, ...
Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816.Date: 1800- Books
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A fair representation of the present political state of Ireland: in a course of strictures on two pamphlets, one entitled 'the case of Ireland re-considered;' the other entitled 'considerations on the state of public affairs in the year 1799, - Ireland;' with Observations on other modern Publications on the Subject of an incorporating union of great Britain and Ireland, Particularly on a Pamphlet entitled the speech of Lord Minto in the house of Peers, April 11, 1799. By Patrick Duigenan, L. L. D. one of the representatives of the city of Armagh in Parliament.
Duigenan, Patrick, 1735-1816.Date: 1800- Books
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Observations relating to British and Spanish proceedings, &c. Wherein due notice is taken of a memorable dialogue between Harry and Will. on the expediency of a continental war: and Proper Inquiry is made after the Motives for taking since that Dialogue was written, some such Measures as Will. therein says, have been the Overthrow of all our Councils. The Whole being intended to shew by what Actings and Doings the Affairs of Great Britain, from being in a State of solid Prosperity, have been brought into such wretched Plight, that the French would not make Peace upon Condition of our restoring to them, the best Fruits of those many glorious Victories which have cost the Lives of Fifty Thousand brave Britons and Fifty Millions of British Treasure. - To which is added, A Proposal for replacing the new Taxes on Malt and Beer. Most humbly submitted to the Consideration of the Parliament and People of Great Britain, By J. Massie.
Massie, J. (Joseph), -1784.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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The protical son: a Welch preachment, by the parson of Llangtyddre. On the return of his protical son. From these worts: - He went into a far country, and there spent his Substance in riotous Living. And when he had spent all, &c. Publish'd from an authentic manuscript.
Parson of Llangtyddre.Date: 1750- Books
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The protical son: a Welch preachment, by the parson of Llangtyddre. On the return of his protical son. From these worts: - He went into a far country, and there spent his Substance in riotous Living. And when he had spent all, &c. Publish'd from an authentic manuscript.
Parson of Llangtyddre.Date: 1750- Books
The state trial of Doctor Henry Sacheverell / edited by Brian Cowan.
Sacheverell, Henry, 1674?-1724Date: [2012]- Books
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An extraordinary Craftsman: containing, a full and particular account of a South-Sea scheme: The Political Methods us'd by a Prime Minister, for the surrendering two very important Fortresses under the Government of his Sovereign: An Account of Four thousand Mariners that were kill'd at Sea without a Gun being fired at them: Animadversions on the Writings of Roger Manly, of Lincoln's - Inn, Esq; Some Account of a Steward's laying the Charge and Burthen of his Guilt upon his Lord and Master's Shoulders, &c. The whole interspers'd with the character of a certain prime minister. With some seasonable advice to a nation-plunderer. By William Platoe, Esq, revis'd and publish'd by Caleb D'Anvers, of Gray's-Inn, Esq;
Platoe, William.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
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An extraordinary Craftsman: containing, a full and particular account of a South-Sea scheme: The Political Methods us'd by a Prime Minister, for the surrendering two very important Fortresses under the Government of his Sovereign: An Account of Four thousand Mariners that were kill'd at Sea without a Gun being fired at them: Animadversions on the Writings of Roger Manly, of Lincoln's - Esq; Some Account of a Steward's laying the Charge and Burthen of his Guilt upon his Lord and Master's Shoulders, &c. The whole interspers'd with the character of a certain prime minister. With some seasonable advice to a nation-plunderer. By William Platoe, Esq, revis'd and publish'd by Caleb D'Anvers, of Gray's-Inn, Esq;
Platoe, William.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
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The substance of a late conference, between the French King, the Pretender, And one of their best Friends, (now in England). - Wherein, as in a true Glass, every one (that is not wilfully blind) may, by plain Matters of Fact, discover the real Sentiments, Endeavours and Hopes, of the Enemies of her Sacred Majesty Queen Ann, the Protestant Religion, and the Happy Constitution of Great Britain, with much more certainty, than if he had been personally present at their frequent Conference. Suppos'd to be intercepted as it came from France. Published by a Lover of Mankind in general, and of every Faithful Subject of Her Sacred Majesty's, in particular.
Date: 1710- Journals
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Henry Wellcome Letter Book 3 ['Letter Book 3']
Date: Mar 1890 - Nov 1896Reference: WF/E/01/01/03Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Pictures
Edmund Burke, arguing in favour of control of immigration from France, points towards the dagger he has just thrown on the floor of the House of Commons; William Pitt the younger and Henry Dundas are seated on the Treasury bench, while Charles James Fox, R.B. Sheridan and M.A. Taylor look on with alarm. Etching by J. Gillray.
Gillray, James, 1756-1815.Date: [1830]Reference: 585500i