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To the worthy liverymen of the city of London. Gentlemen, your poll and interest are desired for Sir Robert Ladbroke, Knt. Father of this city, To be One of your Representatives in Parliament. In whose Favour the Declaration was made by the Sheriffs. A Gentleman whose constant Zeal in Support of the Rights and Privileges of his Fellow-Citizens has stood the Test of Experience, and whose past Conduct affords the best Security for your future Confidence. At the Close of the Poll this Afternoon the Numbers stood thus: Thursday Friday Total For Sir Robert Ladbroke - 305 -- 913 - 1218 The Hon. Thomas Harley - 341 -- 829 - 1170 Sir Samuel Fludyer - - 318 -- 710 - 1028 Mr. Alderman Beckford - 312 -- 652 - 964 Sir Richard Glyn - - 308 -- 654 -- 962 - The Poll-Books will be opened To-Morrow at Nine O'Clock, and close at Three in the Afternoon.
Date: 1761]- Books
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To the worthy and independent electors of the city of Westminster. You all remember when the Nomination of the Representatives for Westminster was solely and entirely in the Hands of the Court, and Two Noble Dukes, whose overbearing Influence totally overwhelmed that of the Independent Electors. Many vain Attempts were made to stem that Torrent, which miscarried owing to the Deficiency of Ability and Exertion in the Candidates who undertook it. Let me ask you this plain Question-Was not Mr. Fox the first who stepped forward and successfully engaged in the Cause of the Independent Electors? This cannot be denied. Is it not equally true that he is now standing in Opposition to the very same Interest, viz. That of the Court and the above-mentioned Noblemen? I leave to your own good Sense to decide whether your Old Enemies the Friends of Corruption are not endeavouring to regain that Influence which his Exertions destroyed, and re-establish that Ignominious Thraldom which heretofore disgraced this respectable City. An Impartial Elector.
Date: 1784]- Books
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To the worthy and independent inhabitants of the Ward of Farringdon Without. Mr. Wilkes is a candidate to represent you ...
Englishman.Date: 1768]- Books
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Sir, The Office of Principal Land Sea-Coal Meter having become vacant by the death of Mr. R. Dixon, and being encouraged by many very sincere and respectable friends, I presume to offer myself a candidate, and earnestly to solicit the favour of your vote and interest, to succeed to that appointment. The respectable Inhabitants of the Ward of Bridge, did me the Honour during Twenty-Eight successive Years, to elect me one of their Representatives in Common-Council. I have discharged the Duties of that Appointment with all possible Fidelity and Attention, and, during a much longer Period, have carried on an extensive Trade in the Woolen Manufacture. But some very severe and unforeseen Losses, with a large Family, for whose Welfare I am justly anxious, will, I trust, apologize for my earnest Solicitations to your Patronage. Should I, Sir, honoured with your Support, fortunately attain the Object of my present Pursuit, it will be the chief Study of my Life to prove myself worthy of your Choice, by a faithful and diligent Discharge of the Duties of that important Office, for the general Welfare of this great City. I have the Honour to be, Sir, With the greatest Respect, Your most faithful and obedient Servant, William Anderson. Gracechurch-Street, October 21, 1799.
Anderson, William, active 1799.Date: 1799]- Books
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To the worthy electors of the city of Westminster. Your vote and interest are most earnestly requested for the Hon. Charles James Fox, at the approaching election for members to represent this respectable city in Parliament, ...
Date: 1780]- Books
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To the worthy electors of the ancient and renowned borough of Garratt. Gentlemen, your votes and interests are desired for the Left Honourable Lord Twankham, being a fit and proper person to represent the said borough at the ensuing election without doors, ...
Twankham, Lord.Date: 1768]- Books
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To the worthy liverymen of the city of London. Gentlemen, your vote, interest and poll (if needfull) are earnestly requested for Nathaniel Newham, Esq; Alderman and Mercer; Who had the Honor of being nominated at a very numerous and respectable Meeting of the Livery, on Monday last, at Gulldhall, One of the Four Candidates to represent this City in the ensuing Parliament.
Newnham, Nathaniel, approximately 1741-1809.Date: 1780]- Books
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To the worthy freemen of the city of Oxford. Gentlemen, after having been unanimously nominated by the council of this city, and a very respectable body of the freemen, as a candidate to represent you in the ensuing parliament, I little expected to have been deserted by some of that assembly, ... on account of a groundless aspersion which has been thrown on the character of a noble person, ...
Craven, William Craven, Baron, 1737 or 1738-1791.Date: 1768]- Books
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A view of the wax work figures in King Henry the 7th's Chapel, Westminster Abbey; exhibited in several copper-plate prints, drawn on the spot by James Roberts, and accurately engraved by Henry Roberts. With an historical account of each of the great Personages whose Effigies are here represented. A work worthy the Attention of the Curious.
Date: [1770?]- Pictures
A Moorish king riding on a leopard, attended by subordinates, all carrying gold: a float in a pageant, 1616, representing the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Lithograph by H. Shaw after Munday.
Munday, Anthony, 1553-1633.Date: [1844]Reference: 2971534i- Books
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The heinousness of England's sins represented in that of Jerusalem's: Or, in what respects a nation may be said to sin grievously. A sermon design'd to be preach'd (but prevented by sickness) on April the 9th, 1707. Being the day of publick fasting and humiliation appointed by Her Majesty. Humbly recommended to the worthy society for reformation of manners. By John Edwards, D.D.
Edwards, John, 1637-1716.Date: 1707- Pictures
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Hippopotamuses with elephants in African jungle, representing the Behemoth of the Old Testament. Colour wood engraving attributed to Edmund Evans, 1867.
Date: 1 June 1867Reference: 577886i- Pictures
Two boxers face each other with clenched fists; representing the by-election for the City of London held on 3-5 March 1795. Etching possibly by I. Cruickshank, 1795.
Date: 3 March 1795Reference: 585554i- Books
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A View of the wax work figures in King Henry the 7th's Chapel, Westminster Abbey; Exhibited in several curious copper-plate prints, drawn on the spot by James Roberts, and accurately engraved by Henry Roberts. With an historical account of each of the great personages whose effigies are here represented. A work worthy the attention of the curious.
Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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The following address having been refused to be inserted by the printers of two daily papers, the Gazetteer, and public advertiser, I am under a necessity to apply to my fellow-citizens in this manner. How weak must be the cause, and how corrupt the intention, when such mean articles are not only attempted, but practised, to stop the voice of truth? Despise, O citizens, both the corrupters and the corrupted, and enquire into the facts referred to in the following address. To the worthy livery of the city of London. Gentlemen, as a general meeting is called to consider of proper persons to represent you in the ensuing Parliament, ...
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Three officers in the City of London Corporation holding different types of sticks ("characteresticks"): Lord Mayor Crosby with a scourge for wheat-speculators; John Wilkes with a Herculean club for defeating corruption; and and a bull representing Frederick Bull, with the sheriff's staff of office. Engraving after S.L., 1772.
S.L., active 1772.Date: [1 Jan. 1772]Reference: 584784i- Books
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The Christian's preparation for the worthy receiving of the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. In four parts. I. Meditations, prayers, confession, &c. properly adapted to the preparation necessary for receiving the Lord's Supper worthily. II. The devout communicant's assistant for the Holy Table; calculated to direct the communicant's behaviour at the celebration of the Lord's Supper. III. Meditations, prayers, and thanksgivings, after receiving the Holy Sacrament. IV. Devotions adapted to various occasions, both with regard to a family and the closet and a pamphlate in the seven penitential Psalms. To which is prefixed an introduction, displaying the nature and design of the Holy Sacrament; the ends for which it was appointed; and the preparation necessary for the worthy receiving of the Lord's Supper. By a clergyman of the Church of England. Illustrated with six capital engravings, executed by eminent artists representing them most remarkable sufferings, &c. our Holy Redeemer. Published by the King's Royal licence and authority; and recommended by several eminent divines of the Church of England.
Clergyman of the Church of England.Date: [1772]- Books
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A Compendious history of the Old and New Testament, extracted from the Holy Bible, and adapted to all capacities. Whereby the reader may be enabled, in an easy, pleasant, and speedy manner, to become learned in the sacred scriptures. Interspersed with suitable reflections. And adorned with 120 curious copper cuts, lively representing each history. The whole divided into easy lessons, and worthy to be read for the instruction of youth.
Date: 1740- Books
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London unmask'd: or the new town spy. Exhibiting a striking picture of the world as it goes. In a ramble through the regions of novelty Whim, Fashion and Taste, as found in the cities of London and Westminster, Their purlieus and vicinities. Containing a Complete Picture of the metropolis and its inhabitants. With the various Humours, Follies, Foibles, Vices, and Absurdities, generally practised throughout London and its environs. Also A full and just Display of the most Striking Scenes exhibited in the gay circles, the theatres, gardens, and other public places of Modern Fashionable Entertainment. Including A General and Picturesque Representation of the most singular Characters that inhabit this great metropolis: Whether considered as Vicious, Ridiculous, Humorous, or anyways worthy the Pen of Satire: particularly Fortune-Hunters Matrimonial Brokers Modern Messelinas Dissipated Fops Demireps Sycophants Loungers, or Time-Killers Military Fribbles French, Italian, and other Foreign Leaches Duellists Rapacious Quacks Griping Usurers Black Legs Body Snatchers, &c. &c. The whole representing striking caricatures of the Various Inhabitants of the Great Metropolis, as "in different ways they run, some to undo, and some to be undone." By the man in the moon.
Date: [1784?]- Books
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London unmask'd: or the new town spy. Exhibiting a striking picture of the world as it goes. In a Ramble through the Regions of Novelty, Whim, Fashion and Taste, as found in the Cities of London and Westminster, Their purlieus and vicinities. Containing a Complete Picture of the metropolis and its inhabitants. With the various Humours, Follies, Foibles, Vices, and Absurdities, generally practised throughout London and its Environs. Also A full and just Display of the most Striking Scenes exhibited in the gay circles, the theatres, gardens, and other public places of Modern Fashionable Entertainment. Including A General and Picturesque Representation of the most singular Characters that inhabit this great metropolis: Whether considered as Vicious, Ridiculous, Humorous, or anyways worthy the Pen of Satire: Particularly Fortune-Hunters Matrimonial Brokers Modern Messelinas Dissipated Fops Demireps Sycophants Loungers, or Time-Killers Military Fribbles French, Italian, and other Foreign Leaches Duellists Rapacious Quacks Griping Usurers Black Legs Body Snatchers, &c. &c. The whole representing striking caricatures of the Various Inhabitants of the Great Metropolis, as in different ways they run, ̀̀some to undo, and some to be undone.'' By the man in the moon.
Date: [1784?]- Pictures
The performance of a play representing the Dutch share price boom of 1720: Bombario blows bubbles before Princess Quinquenpoix. Etching, 1720.
Date: [1720?]Reference: 812285iPart of: Groote tafereel der dwaasheid.- Books
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A new, universal and impartial history of England, from the earliest authentic records, and most genuine historical evidence, to the year 1788. Containing a clear, authentic, candid, accurate, faithful, and circumstantial account of every memorable transaction, interesting event, and remarkable occurrence, recorded in the annals of Great Britain. With a comprehensive account of its origin and progressive state, the various revolutions it has undergone, and the conquests and acquisitions it has obtained in different parts of the world. Also a concise view of the constitution and political establishments of Britain, ... Likewise an accurate and chronological account of all the sovereigns who have swayed the British scepter; ... Including anecdotes of other illustrious and extraordinary personages, ... whose private virtues, and public actions, have combined in promoting the honour, and supporting the dignity, of the British nation. Interspersed with occasional remarks, observations and reflections, ... The whole comprizing, in the most accurate, clear and impartial manner, every thing worthy of being recorded in the annals of the British Empire. Embellished and illustrated with upwards of one hundred and twenty beautiful copper plate engravings, taken from the original drawings of Messrs. Metz, Stothard; and Samuel Wale, Esq. by those celebrated artists Messrs. Heath, Grignion, Walker, Taylor, Roberts, Chesham, &c. representing the most remarkable transactions that occur in the course of the history; with whole length figures of all the British sovereigns, from Egbert the great, first sole monarch of England, to their present majesties. By George Frederick Raymond, Esq. Assisted by Alexander Gordon and Hugh Owen, Esqrs. and others, who, for many years past, have made the history of this country their peculiar study.
Raymond, George Frederick.Date: [1788?]- Books
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The second edition, much enlarged, and greatly improved, of The new Waymouth guide: or, useful pocket companion: Containing, a description of Waymouth, the mineral spring, at Nottington: and whatever is worthy of notice at, or going to, the following places, viz. Portland, Abbotsbury, Bridport, S[h]erberne, Derchester, Blandford, Lulworth Corse Castle, Poole, Wartham, Win[h]orre, &c. With particulars relating to the public rooms, walks and rides, libraries, inns and taverns, loding houses, boarding houses, hot and cold baths, bathing machines, stage coaches and waggons, rates of chairs, pacquets, boats, &c. Perpetual tide table, post office &c. The distances from Waymouth, to the principal watering places; and an alphabetical list of the cities and market towns in Great Britain, measured from thence. Also, is introduced, the manner in which their Majesties, and the royal offspring were received by the inhabitants. With copies of the addresses that were sent to St. James's, on the recovery of the King: and the one presented by the mayor and corporation, on his arrival at Waymouth. The illuminations and transparencies represented, &c. &c.
Love, John, 1751 or 1752-1793.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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Magna Britannia antiqua & nova: or, a new, exact, and comprehensive survey of the ancient and present state of Great-Britain. Consisting of I. A Compleat and Accurate Description of the Cities, Boroughs, Towns and Parishes in the Kingdom. II. Their Antiquities. Their Ecclesiastical, Civil, Natural, and Literary History; with a View of the Manners, Policy and Customs of the Inhabitants. III. A Copious Account of the Foundations, Endowments, Original State, and present Condition of the Cathedrals, Monasteries, Churches, Palaces, and other publick Structures. IV. Compleat Lists of most of the Church Livings in England, and in what Hundred or Deanary they lye: Their Value in the King's Books, and real Income; also an Account of many of their Present Patrons and Incumbents. V. A full History and Description of all the Noblemen and Gentlemen's Seats and their Present Possessors, with Pedigrees of their Families, Ancient and Modern, according to the best Accounts. Likewise Memoirs of the Lives and Actions of such eminent Persons as have particularly signalized themselves by their Conduct or Writings. The whole being more Comprehensive and Instructive than Camden, or any Other Author on this Subject. And Illustrated not only with General Mapps, but also particular ones of each County, and other Plates curiously Engraved, representing the Roman, Saxon and Danish Antiquities found in this Island: As likewise Tables shewing at Sight the Distances of Market Towns and other remarkable Places not only from one another but also from London. With many other Particulars that are curious and worthy Notice. Collected and compiled from the antiquities and histories at large of each county. With many Accounts accurately taken on the Spot, and communicated by several judicious hands. ...
Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]- Pictures
A tally stick used to record a financial transaction between the British Exchequer and Barbados. Lithograph, 1835.
Date: April 1835Reference: 3042887i