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The favourite. With a dedication to my Lord B***.
Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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Court intrigues: or, an account of the secret amours of our British nobility and others, ... By Captain Smith.
Smith, Alexander, active 1714-1726.Date: 1730- Books
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The history of female favourites. Of Mary de Padilla, under Peter the Cruel, King of Castile; Livia, under the Emperor Augustus; Julia Farnesa, under Pope Alexander the Sixth; Agnes Soreau, under Charles Vii. King of France; and Nantilda, under Dagobert, King of France.
La Roche-Guihen, Anne de.Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]- Books
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Walsingham's manual, or, prudential maxims for statesmen and courtiers: with instructions for youth, gentlemen and noblemen. By Sir Walter Raleigh, Lord Treasurer Burleigh, and Cardinal Sermonetta.
Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The unfortunate court-favourites of England. Exemplified in some remarks upon the lives, actions, and fatal fall of divers great men, who have been favourites to several English kings and queens; namely, I. Pierce Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall. II. Hugh Spencer, Earl of Winchester. III. Hugh Spencer the son, Earl of Glocester. IV. Roger Mortimer, Earl of March. V. Henry Stafford, Duke of Bucks. VI. Thomas Woolsey, Cardinal of York. VII. Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex. VIII. Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. IX. George Villars, Duke of Buckingham. X. Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford. With the picture of each monarch and favourite. By Robert Burton.
Crouch, Nathaniel, 1632?-1725?Date: 1729- Books
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Observations and remarks upon the lives and reigns of King Henry Viii. King Edward VI. Queen Mary I. Queen Elizabeth, and King James I . With particular Characters, after the Earl of Clarendon's Method, of all their Favourites; And the most Eminent and Illustrious Persons both in Church and State, that Flourish'd in England during those Reigns. Collected from publick histories and private memoirs. By the author of The history of England. In 2 Vol. 8vo. The Third Edition.
Author of The history of England.Date: MDCCXII. [1712]- Books
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Steel's original and correct list of the Royal Navy, hired armed-vessels, gun-boats, &c. With their commanders and stations. To which are added the following lists, &c. Establishment of rates and men page 2 Appointment of officers - 2 Pursers superrannuation - 2 Establishment of ships in Ordinary - 2 Contractions explained - - 2 Comparative rank of officers - 2 Widows annual pensions - - 2 Navy-agents - - - - 2 Navy-list, with the pursers 3 to 14 Hired armed vessels, cutt. & lug. 15 Gun and fire vessels - - - 16 Revenue and excise cutters - 16 Naval fencibles - - - 16 Statement of the British Nav. force 17 Total of all captures - 17 Advertisements to correspondents 17 Admirals - - - - 18 Admirals & their secretaries pay page 19 Admirals stations and secretaries 19 Admirals pensions - - - 19 Superannuated admirals - - 19 Post-captains - - - 20 Captains pay, half-pay, superannuation, and pensions - - 21 Commanders - - - 22 Retired lientenants - - 23 Lieutenants - - 23 to 28 Lieuts. pay, half-pay, and pensions 29 Masters - - - - 29 Masters pay, half-pay, superannuations, and pensions - - 30 Physicians and surgeons - page 31 Surgeons pay, half-pay, & bounty 32 Impress service - - - 33 Agent victuallers - - - 33 Governors of Royal Hospitals - 33 Master builders at the different yards 33 Marine forces - - 34 to 36 Signal towers - - - 36 French ships taken, &c. - 37 Dutch ships taken, &c. - 42 Spanish ships taken, &c. - 43 British ships lost, taken, &c. - 44 Prize and head-money payable - 40 Command. who have lost their lives 47 Admiralty, navy, and other public offices - - - - 49 Corrected to March, 1800, and to be continued monthly. Price Sixpence.
Great Britain. Royal Navy.Date: 1800- Books
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The second night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 14. 1794, Will be Performed, a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. And Coronation Anthem. ̀̀god save the King.'' Air. - ̀̀he layeth the Beams'' Etius. Air. - ̀̀o had I Jubal's Lyre'' - Joshua Air-̀̀let me wander.'' - L'allegro. Chorus. - ̀̀gird on thy sword.'' Saul. Recit. Accd. - ̀̀deeper and Deeper.'' Air. - ̀̀waft her Angels.'' Jeptha. Air. - ̀̀let the bright Seraphim'' Samson. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde Chorus. - ̀̀for unto us'' Messiah. Part II. Introduction and Chorus. ̀̀ye sons of Israel.'' - Joshua. Air. - ̀̀why do the Nations?'' - Messiah. Air. - ̀̀what tho' I trace.'' Solomon. Chorus. - ̀̀welcome! Welcome! Saul. Cantata. - Mad Bess, - Purcel Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovichi Air. - Pleasure my former ways, Time and Truth. Air. - ̀̀o magnify the Lord'' Air. - ̀̀tears such as tender Fathers.'' Deborah. Grand Chorus. - ̀̀hallelujah for the Lord.'' Messiah. Part III. Air. - ̀̀lord remember David.'' Sosarmes. Air. - ̀̀heart thou seat of soft delight'' - Acis and Galarea Chorus. - ̀̀he gave them hailstones.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Air. - ̀why does the God of Israel sleep,'' Chorus, and March -̀̀see the conquering Hero.'' - Judas Mac. Air. - ̀̀angels ever bright and fair.'' - - Thodora. Air. - ̀̀sing ye to the Lord.'' Double Chorus. - ̀̀the Horse and his Rider.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Directors of the Oratorios, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, of Liverpool, (being his Second Appearance in London) Master Welsh, Mr. Dignum, Mr. Miller, (being his First Performance in Public) Mr. Kelly. Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovichi. (being his Second Publick Performance.) Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to be returned. Books of the performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]- Books
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The French favorites: or, The seventh discourse of Balzac's politicks. Publish'd by the [Re]verend Dr. Kennet, dean of Peterborough, February 13th, 1708/9.
Balzac, Jean-Louis Guez, seigneur de, 1595-1654.Date: 1709- Books
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At play-house prices. Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. To-morrow, Friday, April 1, 1791, the favorite grand selection, from the works of Handel. (Will be repeated for the only time this season) ...
Covent Garden Theatre.Date: 1791]- Books
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Last night Oratorios at play-house prices during Lent. At the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, to-morrow, Friday March 30, 1798, will be performed a grand selection, from the most favorite works of Handel. ...
Covent Garden Theatre.Date: 1798]- Books
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1788, Will be performed Alexander's Feast. 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 Song - Madame Mara Concerto Bassoon - Mr Parkinson Song - Mr. Reinhold Concerto Hautboy - Mr. W. Parke Duetto-Mrs. Crouch, and Miss George. Grand Chorus-̀̀fix'd in His Everlasting Seat.'' Handel. First Violin by Mr. Shaw. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of he 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.
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[At play-house prices.] Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. This present Friday, April 1, 1791, the favorite grand selection, from the works of Handel. (Will be repeated for the only time this season) ...
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The character of an ill-court-favourite: representing the mischiefs that flow from ministers of state when they are more great than good, The Arts they use to Seduce their Masters, And the Unhappiness of Princes, that are Curs'd with such Destructive Servants. Translated out of French.
Date: [1708]- Books
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, March 11, 1789, An Occasional Prelude on the Happy Recovery of His Majesty. After which Will be performed Redemption. A sacred oratorio. Selected from the Great and Favourite Works of Mr. Handel, That were performed at his Commemoration in Westminster Abbey, and at the Pantheon. The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, and Mr. Kelly. Mrs Crough, Miss Lockhart, Miss Hagley, (pupil of Mr. Linley) And Mrs. Ambrose. After Part I. A Solo on the Harp, by the Celebrated Madame Krumpholtz, Being her Third Appearance in this Kingdom. End of Part II. a New Grand Concerto on the Harp. By Madame Krumpholtz, to conclude with God Save Great George our King! First Violin by Mr. Shaw, N. B. The Band, both Vocal and Instrumental, is considerably Augmented with the Boys of His Majesty's Chapels Royal, The Choirs of St. Paul's, and Westminster-Abbey. Consisting of more than 130 Performers. - Tickets to be had, and 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 as. The Doors to be opened at Half past Five O'Clock. To begin at Half after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina! No Money to be returned.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 13, 1789, the Coronation anthem, God save the King. After which Will be performed Judas Maccabaeus. A sacred oratorio. Composed by Mr. Handel, the principal vocal parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, and Mr. Kelly. Mrs Crouch, Miss Lockhart, Miss Hagley, (pupil of Mr. Linley) And Mrs. Ambrose. After Part I. A Solo on the Harp, by the Celebrated Madame Krumpholtz, Being her Fourth Appearance in this Kingdom. End of Part II. a New Grand Concerto on the Harp. By Madame Krumpholtz, to conclude with God Save Great George our King! First Violin by Mr. Shaw, N.B. The Band, both Vocal and Instrumental, is considerably Augmented with the Boys of His Majesty's Chapels Royal, The Choirs of St Paul's, and Westminster-Abbey. Consisting of more than 130 Performers, - Tickets to be had, and 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 after Six. Vivant Rex & Regina! No Money to be returned.
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Last night but one Oratorios at play-house prices during Lent. At the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, tomorrow Wednesday March 28, 1798, will be performed a grand selection, from the most favorite works of Handel. ...
Covent Garden Theatre.Date: 1798]- Books
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The royal courtly garland. Or, joy after sorrow.
Date: [1736 - 1763]- Books
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Three days before the patient is brought to Bethlem to be viewed, you are to leave in writing at the Clerk's Office in Bridwell Hospital, Fleet-street - the names of two housekeepers within the bills of mortality, with the particular places of theri abode, and in what parish, and what business they follow - to be security for the patient upon admittance.
Bridewell Royal HospitalDate: 1775?]- Books
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At play house prices. At the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Friday, March 26, 1790, will be presented the favorite songs and chorusses from The Messiah, and the several grand selections; with additional songs. ...
Covent Garden Theatre.Date: 1790]- Books
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Last night but one. At play house prices. At the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Wednesday, March 24, [performed but once] the favorite grand selection of sacred music from the performances in Westminster Abbey. ...
Covent Garden Theatre.Date: 1790]- Books
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The guardian of health, long-life, and happiness: or, Doctor Graham's general directions as to regimen, &c. for the cure or alleviation of all nervous, scorbutic, scrophulous, bilious, gouty, and rheumatic diseases, for the Preservation of Health, for the happy Prolongation of Life,-For the Improvement and Preservation of Youth and Beauty,---and for the Enjoyment of temporal Peace, and of eternal Felicity; affectionately addressed to every reasonable and candid Person who wishes to be healthy, respectable, and truly happy both here and hereafter. To which are added, the Christian's Universal, being a Paraphrase on our Lord's prayer; and a complete and infallible Guide to everlasting Blessedness in Heaven!
Graham, James, 1745-1794.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, February 16, 1785, Will be Performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal Vocal Parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold, First Violin by Mr. Richards - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. 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 et Regina.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1785]- Books
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At the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane, To-Morrow, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1788, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel The Principal Vocal Parts by Mr. Reinhold, Mr. Dignum, Mrs. Crouch, Miss George, and Madame Mara. First Violin by Mr. Shaw - Tickets to be had, and 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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At the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, On Wednesday next, February 16, 1785, Will be performed Messiah. A sacred oratorio. Set to Music by Mr. Handel. The principal vocal parts by Miss George, Miss Phillips, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Reinhold. First Violin by Mr. Richards. - Tickets to be had, and Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Fosbrook, at the Stage-Door of the Theatre, at Half-a-Guinea each. 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 et Regina.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1785]