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"A selected, pronouncing and accented dictionary : Comprising a selection of the choicest words found in the best English authors. Being an abridgement of the most useful dictionaries now extant; together with the addition of a number of words now in vogue not found in an dictionary. In which the definitions are concisely given, the words so divided as to lead to the present mode of pronunciation, and by a typographical character, the sound of the vowels and accented syllables are distinctly pointed out; and the parts of speech noted and explained for the use of schools in America. By John Elliott, Pastor of the Church in East-Guilford, and Samuel Johnson, Junr. Author of the School Dictionary." In addition to the above, the work contains some general observations on the derivation of words, and an explanation of the inseparable prepositions, together wit a table correcting common errors in spelling and pronounciation[.]
"Honour and honesty," liberty, property, free election, and success to the Northern Whig Club
"Sir, I received your letter to-day, inclosing a list of gentlemen as candidates for the vacant lectureship of my parish, also a proposition to have a joint lectureship. The latter I totally disapprove of, and in pursuance of my predecessor, Dr. Hotham's plan, have returned a list of six gentlemen (and who are equaly alike to me) from which the gentlemen of the parish may make their choice. ...
"Temporibus diris agitur, fatoque sinistro" ...
"The following dutiful address was this day presented to the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, in the course of his ordinary visitation, by the Reverend Mr. William Dennis, Archdeacon of Lismore; in the name of the resident clergy of his lordship's united dioceses, occasioned by a most detestable insult made upon his lordship's person in his cathedral, on Sunday the 10th instant, by the Reverend Mr. Hugh Bolton, dean of the said Cathedral: viz. To the Right Reverned Father in God Thomas, Lord Bishop of Waterford and Lismore
"The illustrious and renown'd history of the seven famous champions of Christendom. In three parts. : Containing their honourable births, victories, and noble atchievements by sea and land in divers strange countries; their combats with giants, monsters; wonderful adventures, fortunes and misfortunes in desarts, wildernesses, inchanted castles, their conquests of empires, kingdoms, relieved distressed ladies, with their faithful love to them: honour they won in tilts and tonrnaments, and success against the enemies of Christendom. Also with the heroick adventures of St. George's three sons. Together with the manner of their untimely deaths; and how they came to stiled saints and champions of Christendom
"Thou shalt not steal." The school for ingratitude: a comedy, in five acts
"Tu, Dea, montanas inter pulcherrima Nymphas ...
"Unanimity and exertion at the present juncture recommended." : A sermon preached before the inhabitants of Richmond, at their parish church, on Sunday, April 29, 1798. By the Rev. T.C.L. Young, A.M. curate and afternoon lecturer of that parish
"Vox oculis subjecta;" a dissertation on the most curious and important act or imparting speech, and the knowledge of language, to the naturally deaf, and (consequently) dumb : With a particular account of the academy of Messrs. Braidwood of Edinburgh; and a proposal to perpetuate, and extend the benefits thereof. By a Parent
'En 'oligo Kristianos. : The almost Christian discovered: or, the false professor tried and cast. ... By Matthew Mead
(2d time ever performed in America.) On Wednesday evening, 11th December, will be presented ... Pizarro: or, The death of Rolla. ... To which will be added ... The horse and widow. ...
(Abridgment.) Happiness and rights. : Some points plainly treated, relating to the rights of man and his happiness. Addressed to all Englishmen who chuse to think for themselves, By Richard Hey; author of Happiness and rights, a dissertation: from which this is abridged; and otherwise altered; by the author. September, 1792
(Abridgment.) Happiness and rights. : Some points plainly treated, relating to the rights of man and his happiness. Addressed to all Englishmen. Who chuse to think for themselves, By Richard Hey; author of happiness and rights, a dissertation: from which this is abridged, and otherwise altered; by the author. September, 1792
(By the King's authority.) The companion or Spiritual guide at the altar : Containing prayers, ejaculations, meditations, and the order for the administration of the Lord's Supper; according to the usage of the Church of England. Directions and devotions at the Lords table and at home. After receiving the sacrament. And an introductory discourse explaining the nature and end of this sacrament; and the obligations we are under to receive the Lord's Supper. By a clergyman of the Church of England
(Circular.) Dublin Castle, 18th August 1800. Sir, the regiment of dragoons being fixed upon as one of the corps to receive volunteers from the fencible regiments of cavalry, in this kingdom, without limitation as to time or place of service, I am directed to acquaint you that the following instructions have been issued in regard to the bounty which is to be paid to each man
(Circular.) Dublin Castle, [blank] June, 1800. Sir, I am directed to acquaint you, for your information and guidance, that the following instructions have been issued in regard to the bounty of ten guineas to be paid to each man, who shall volunteer from the Scotch regiments of fencible infantry, in this kingdom, into the line for general service for life. ...
(Copy) Directed, Francis Arthur, Esq. 54, Dawson-Street. Cornwallis. Dublin-Castle, 3d October, 1798. Sir, Having laid before the Lord Lieutenant your memorial, and the inclosures, I am directed to acquaint you, that His Excellency's opinion with respect to the nature of William Maum's evidence against you, has already sufficiently appeared from his decision in your case:-nor does he consider that any further advantage can result to you from the prosecution of a man actually sentenced to be transported to botany bay, independent of which, as such prosecution must necessarily be carried on before a Civil Court of Justice, the delay attending it could ill agree with your wish to proceed as soon as possible to England. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, H. Taylor, sec. Francis Arthur, Esq
(Copy) Directed, Francis Arthur, Esq. E. Cooke. Dublin-Castle, 15th October, 1798. Sir, I examined William Maum, whose evidence I am clear is false, and he will be sent off and transported; and there cannot be any objection to your going whither you think most eligible:-as far as I can give testimony to your character, I shall ever do it, by saying that I consider it by no means implicated from any thing asserted by Maum; and I certainly never heard any aspersion upon you from any one else. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, E. Cooke. Francis Arthur, Esq
(Express from Castlebar.) the genuine trial of G.R. Fitzgerald, Esq : On a charge of murder, committed on the bodies of Patrick Randal M'Donnell and Charles Hipson, Esqrs. on the 21st day of February, 1786. Tried at the adjourned Assize held at Castleear, on Wednesday the 7th of June 1786. Before the Right Hon. Barry Yelverton, chief baron of His Majesty's, Court of Exchequer, and the Hon. Baron Power. In this trial is given the whole of the proceedings thereon, and pleadings of counsel, from his first being brought up to trial at the last Assizes at Castlebar, to his conviction on Friday Night the 9th inst. To which is added an account of his behaviour at the place of execution. Taken in short-hand by a Gentleman profession
(For public consideration.) Heads of a bill for enlarging and improving the harbour of Leith; ...
(In a few days will be published) the political magnet : Or An essay in defence of the late revolution, and of the settlement of the crown in the Protestant line. Proving that the rights belonging to the Royal family were properly respected, and not in the least violated or infringed in or by that settlement. Illustrated with many arguments, reflections, and remarks, adapted to the present conjuncture; and tending to promote a national union, by an unanimous acquiescence in the said establishment; to our own happiness, and the disappointment of our enemies
(Lord Alva Reporter.) : Information for James Stodart, Esq; old provost of Edinburgh; James Stirling, Esq; one of the present bailies of Edinburgh; and others, being a majority of the town-council of the city of Edinburgh, chargers; against John Dalrymple, Esq; present lord provost of Edinburgh, and others, being a minority of the said town-council, suspenders
(Lord Gardenston reporter.) 19th July 1783. (The Lord Ordinary made avisandum to the court with the following minutes of debate; and appointed the same to be printed, and lodged in the lords boxes against Tuesday next, in order to report.) July 5. 1783. Minutes, in the process of adjudication in implement, Alexander Fraser of Strichen, Esq; and others, trustees appointed under the settlements of the Late General Fraser of Lovat, against the Honourable Archibald Fraser, now of Lovat. Act. Dundas. Alt. Solicitor-General
(Lord Woodhall reporter.) Feb. 5, 1760. Information for Archibald Trotter, merchant in Glasgow, pursuer, against Andrew Cochran, John Murdoch, and Company, bankers in Glasgow, defenders
(Mrs. Inchbald's translation.) The midnight hour. : A comedy. In three acts. From the French of M. Damaniant, called Guerre ouverte; ou, Ruse contre ruse as it is now performing at the Theatres Royal Covent-Garden and Smock-Alley. Translated by Mrs. Inchbald
(Old American Company.) A grand serious pantomine. : In three parts, intermixed with dances, never performed in New-York called the Danaides. With new music, dresses and decorations. Published by Wm. Humphreys
(Published according to act of Parliament.) The second part of the unfortunate shipwright; or, The blind man's travels through many parts of England, in pursuit of his right
(Published with the approbation of the judges.) The trials of George Robert Fitzgerald, Esq., Timothy Brecknock, James Fulton, and others; for the murder of Patrick Randal MacDonnell, and Charles Hipson, Esquires. : Also the trial of John Gallagher and others, for an assault on George Robert Fitzgerald, in the goal of Castlebar. The arguments of council-the Lord Chief Baron Yelverton's speech-the attorney-general's opening-the address of Mr. Fitzgerald previous to his receiving sentence; and the whole proceedings of the court-together with a description of their conduct at the place of execution. Taken from the notes of a barrister. Who had the assistance of the highest authority
(Published with the approbation of the judges.) The trials of George Robert Fitzgerald, Esq., Timothy Brecknock, James Fulton, and others; for the murder of Patrick Randal MacDonnell, and Charles Hipson, Esquires. : Also, the trial of John Gallagher and others, for an assault on George Robert Fitzgerald, in the goal of Castlebar. The arguments of council-the Lord Chief Baron Yelverton's speech-The attorney-general's opening-The address of Mr. Fitzgerald previous to his receiving sentence; and the whole proceedings of the court-together with a description of their conduct at the place of execution. Taken from the notes of a barrister. Who had the assistance of the highest authority
(Pursuant to the notice thrown out by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce.) : The construction and extensive use of a newly invented universal seed-furrow plough (from time to time expos'd to the public view of abundance of people.) Upon an easy, steady principle, suited to all soils, stiff or light, level or ridg'd; and capable of sowing all sorts of seeds, in three rows, thicker or thinner, deeper or shallower, and the furrows or rows nearer or further asunder, just as the owner pleases. Also, by the invitation of the Society, the construction of a draining plough, upon a very simple principle. Both published with a view, that the ingenious may, within the Society's limited time, see what is wanting to put the finishing hand to a seed-furrow, and also to a draining plough. With the construction and use of a potatoe-drill machine, pointing out the benefit arising from this wholesale culture, to the land, and to some the live-stock. To which is added, an essay on the theory of a common plough, in order to find, by geometrical construction, the angles which give the share exact land and earth at all depths, and which ballance the motions of the plough. Illustrated with seven large copper-plates. By J. Randall, a few years since master of the academy at Heath, near Wakefield, Yorkshire
(Stewart's improved edition.) The universal spelling-book: or, A new and easy guide to the English language. : I. Tables of words, of one, two, three, four, five, six, and seven syllables; with natural and easy lessons in each, adapted to the capacity of children from three years old and upwards, and yet so, that such as can already read, may receive sensible instruction thereby: being diversified with a variety of lessons both moral and divine, as also fables and pleasant stories, in order to improve the mind and the understanding. II. A very easy and approved guide to English grammar, by way of question and answer, for the use of schools as well as private persons, and by which they may very soon become acquainted with the knowledge of the English tongue, with very little trouble and application. III. A collection of near 5000 of the most useful words of two, three, and four syllables, viz. Noun substantives, adjectives and verbs (placed alphabetically under their respective heads) which are accented and explained for the better instruction of youth, and information of such persons as would know the meaning of what they read and write; being a useful instructor for the school, shop, or compting-house. IV. Many useful things necessary to help the young beginner, and inform the more grown up youth. With a variety of alphabetical copies, and writing-pieces, both in prose and verse. V. Observations on reading, wherein a graceful manner is particularly displayed in voice and gesture, containing twelve rules and instructions. Such as has not appeared in any former edition of this book. The twenty-second edition, with improvements and additions. By Daniel Fenning, late school-master of Bures, in Suffolk, and author of the Use of the globes, Practical arithmetic, Guide to algebra, Royal English dictionary, &c
(Teind cause.) (Lord Colston reporter.) June 12. 1765. Information for William Govan of Drumquhassle, and Captain William Craig of Dalnair, heritors in the parish of Drymen, against William Duke of Montrose, tacksman of the teinds of said parish, and proprietor of certain other lands therein
(Teind cause.) Answers for George Marquis of Tweeddale, and his tutors; to the petition of William Morris of Brieryhill. ...
(Teind cause.) Answers for William Earl of Dumfries and Stair, to the petition of Thomas Gordon of Earlston, proprietor of the lands and barony of Afton, lying in the parish of New Cumnock, and of Gilbert M'-Adam of Merkland, William Logan of Castlemains, and others, as feuars and purchasers of parts of the said barony. ...
(Teind cause.) Answers for the principal and masters of the United College of St. Salvator and St. Leonard in the University of St. Andrews, to the petition of Andrew Skene of Dyce. ...
(Teind cause.) Replies for William Morris of Brieryhill; to the answers for George Marquis of Tweeddale, and his tutors. ...
(Teind cause.) Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, commissioners for plantation of kirks and valuation of teinds; the petition of Thomas Gordon of Earlston, Esq; as heretable proprietor of the lands and barony of Afton, and teinds thereof, lying in the parish of New Cumnock, and of Gilbert M'adam of Merkland, and William Logan of Castlemains, and others, as feuars and purchasers of the said barony and teinds from the said Thomas Gordon, ...
(Teind cause.) Unto the Right Honourable, the Lords of Council and Session, commissioners for plantation of kirks, and valuation of teinds, the petition of William Morris of Brieryhill; ...
(Teind-cause. Lord Auchinleck reporter). July 12. 1765. Memorial for Lieut.-Gen. Sir David Cuningham of Livingston, bart. patron and heritor of the parish of Whitburn, and for most of the other heritors in that parish; against William Wardrobe of Cult, Robert Durham of Boghead, George White of Torbantrees, John Martin of Bickertoun, and William Meek of Longrig, heritors of said parish. ...
(Teind-cause.) February 24. 1767. Memorial for Mr. George Nicol, minister of the Gospel at Kinnettles, pursuer, against the heritors of the parish of Kinnettles, defenders. ...
(The petition, to which the this answer is offered, was moved on Tuesday, and the advising thereof delayed by your lordships till Friday.) Answers for Sebastian Henderson writer in Linlithgow, to the petition offered in name of Margaret Buncle, and Mr. Edward Buncle her father
(This day is published, price 1s 6d.) Observations on an address to the public, dated April, 20, 1775, superscribed bedford level, and sign'd Charles Nalson Cole, register : Repeatedly inserted in the Cambridge paper; and on plan, and draught of a bill, intended to be presented to Parliament, by the honourable corporation of Bedford level, for preserving the drainage of the middle and south levels, part of the great level of the fens, called Bedford level, and the several navigations through the same, and for imposing taxes on the free lands in the said levels; and a tonnage and toll upon goods and merchandize, &c. in which is shewn the impropriety of the plan, which was originally adopted for the drainage, improvement, and security of the lands in the said great level, with a review of the several works proposed to be done and enumerated in the said bill. [A]nd some considerations on the tax and tonnage proposed to be said. By William Elstobb, land surveyor and engineer
(Tiend cause. Lord Coalston reporter.) Information for William Duke of Montrose, against William Govan of Drumquhassell, and Captain William Craig of Dalnair, heritors of the parish of Drymen
(To be reported by Lord Auchinleck.) Information for the magistrates and town council of Kilmarnock, defenders; against William Earl of Glencairn, pursuer
(To be reported by Lord Gardenston.) Information for Alexander Irvine of Drum, and his tutors, pursuers, against George Earl of Aberdeen, and Mrs. Duff, relict and representative of the deceased Patrick Duff of Premnay, and others, defenders
(To be reported by Lord Gardenston.) Information for William, Charles, Margaret, Charlotte, Thomas, Frances-Laura, George, and Robert Dundases, children procreate of the marriage betwixt Sir Thomas Dundas of Kerse, baronet, and Lady Charlotte Fitzwilliam, his wife, and the trustees of the said children, and Robert Bruce, Esq of Kennet, one of the senators of the College of Justice, their tutor ad litem; Mary Dundas, alias Bruce, third daughter of Thomas Dundas of Fingask, and spouse of James Bruce of Kinnaird, James Bruce and Janet-Maitland Bruce, children procreate betwixt the said Mary Dundas and James Bruce, and the said James Bruce of Kinnaird, for himself and for his interest, and as administrator in-law for his said children, defenders; against Sir Thomas Dundas of Kerse, baronet, pursuer
(To be reported by Lord Kaims, and ordered by His Lordship to be put in to the Lords boxes on Monday 9th August 1762.) Bill of suspension, at the instance of the provost and baillies of Edinburgh, and others; against Mr John Monro advocate, procurator-fiscal of the High Court of Admiralty
(To be reported by Lord Pitfour.) Information for Malcolm Hamilton merchant in London, and his trustee, pursuers; against James Dunlop, John Carlyle, and James Douglas of Mains, merchants in Glasgow, defenders
(With additions.) A companion to the royal kalendar, : For the year 1795: being a list of all the changes in administration, from the accession of the present king, in October, 1760, to the present time. To which is prefixed, a list of the members of the two last and present Parliaments, Sh[o]wing the changes made in the House of Commons, by the general elections in 1784 and 1790; with the names of the candidates where the elections were contested, the numbers polled, and the decisions ... made by the select committees. Also the dates when each city and borough first sent representatives to Parliament, the right of election in each place, and the supposed number of voters. A summary account of the duties of the great officers of [state]; a table of the duration of the several Parliaments from Henry VII. to the present time; a list of ... places which formerly sent members to Parliament and now do not; a list of the deaths of the principal ministers during the present reign. With a complete index of names, and a short sketch of the political geography of Europe
(With additions.) Stockdale's new companion to the London calendar, or court and city register, for the year 1791: being the list of all the changes in administration, from the accession of the present King, in October, 1760, to November 20, 1790. : To which are prefixed list of the last and present Parliamnets: shewing the changes made by the general election in 1784. With the names of the candiates where the elections were contested, the numbers polled, and the decisions since made by the Select Committtees. Also the dates when each city and borough first sent representatives to Parliament, the right of election in each selsect place, and the supposed number of voters. To this edition are added, a summary account of the duties of the great officers of state; a table of the duration of the several Parliaments from Henry VII. to the present time; a list of those places which formerly sent memebers to Parliament; with a list of the deaths of the principal ministers during the present reign. With the cases of controverted elections, befor the several committees, with their determinations thereupon. And a complete index of names
----Love without a mask: or The old ballad of the happy shepherdess paraphrased. : A poem. By a Gentleman of Pembroke College, Oxford
... A picture of the times, : to be continued weekly, in a series of letters, addressed to the people of England, by a lover of the peace
... Ranger, : a new periodical miscellany
... The Parlour window, : containing original essays, poetry, and part of an instructive tale
1. Catonis disticha de moribus; 2. Dicta insignia septem sapientum Græciæ. 3. Mimi publiani, sive senecæ proverbia anglo Latina. : Cato item grammatice interpretatus latinis & vernaculis vocibus pari ordine, sed diversis lineis alternatis. Quo sc. tătula puerilis præcepta vitæ communis ita legant ut intelligant. A Corolo Hoolo. A.M. private scholæ grammaticæ institutore in purificum viciculo apud Londinates. 1. Cato's distichs concerning manners; 2. Excellant sayings of the seven wise men of Greece. 3. Publius's stage verses or seneca's proverbs in Latin and English. Likewise cato construed grammatically. With one row Latin, and another English. Whereby little children may understandingly learn the rules of common behaviour. By Charles Hoole, Mr. of arts, and teacher of a Private Grammar School in Goldsmith's-Alley, London
1710. Apollo Anglicanus: the English Apollo. : Assisting all persons in the right understanding of this years revolutions, as also of things past, present, and to come. With necessary tables, plain and useful, a twofold kalendar, viz. Julian or English, and Gregorian or foreign computations, more plain and full than any other, with the rising and setting of the sun, the nighty rising and setting of the moon, and also her southing, exactly calculated for every day. Of general use for most men. Being second after bissextile, or leap year. To which is added the moon's application to the fixed stars: with the calculation of the eclipses: also tables for the measuring of timber: with many other things both pleasant, useful, and necessary. Calculated according to art, and fitted to the meridian of Leicester, whose latitude is 52 degrees, 41 minutes, exactly fitting all the middle counties of England, and without sensible error the whole kingdom. By Richard Saunder, student in the physical and mathematical sciences
1711. Apollo Anglicanus: the English Apollo. : Assisting all persons in the right understanding of this years revolutions, as also of things past, present, and to come. With necessary tables, plain and useful, a twofold kalendar, viz. Julian or English, and Gregorian or foreign computations, more plain and full than any other, with the rising and setting of the sun, the nightly rising and setting of the moon, and also her southing, exactly calculated for every day. Of general use for most men. Being third after bissextile, or leap-year To which is added the moon's application to the fixed stars: with the calculation of the eclipses: also tables for the measuring of timber: with many other things both pleasant, useful, and necessary. Calculated according to art, and fitted to the meridian of Leicester, whose latitude is 52 degrees, 41 minutes, exactly fitting all the middle countries of England, and without sensible error the whole kingdom. By Richard Saunder, student in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences
1712. Apollo Anglicanus: the English Apollo. : Assisting persons in the right understanding of this years revolutions, as also of things past, present, and to come. [With] necessary tables, plain and useful. ... twofold kalendar, viz. Julian or English, and Gregorian, or foreign computations, more ... and full than any other, with the rising and setting of the sun, the nightly rising and setting of the moon, and also her southing, exactly calculated for every day. Of general use for most men. Being bissextile, or leap-year. [To] which is added the moon's application to the ... stars: with the calculation of the eclipses: also ... for the measuring of timber: with many other ... both pleasant, useful, and necessary. The twenty ninth impression of the same author. Calculated according to art, and fitted to the meridian of Leicester, whose latitude is 52 degrees, 41 minutes, exactly fitting all the middle countries of England, and without sensible error the whole kingdom. [By] Richard Saunder, [a student] in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences
1773. Copy of a deed of Association for the Prosecution of Felons
1794. Premiums offered by the Dublin Society, : For the encouragement of agriculture and planting; manufactures, and fine arts, in Ireland
1800. A catalogue of shell-work, &c, by Mrs. Dards, consisting of a great variety of beautiful objects, equal to nature, minutely described : comprehending a new system, which will be highly gratifying to every lover of natural history. The exhibition is open from 10 to 6 in summer, and from 10 to 4 in the winter, at No.1, Suffolk-Street, Cockspur-Street. Admittance 1s.--catalogue 6d
20 Guineas reward. Whereas Aminidab Smith, late a serjeant in the 1st, or Royal Dragoons, deserted from the said regiment on the 25th of August last, taking with him a considerable sum of money, the property of the troop, to which he was clerk. Any person or persons who shall apprehend or cause to be apprehended the said Aminidab Smith, so that he may be brought to his regiment, shall receive the above reward of twenty guineas ...
6th George I. British Act. Recommended this day to the serious perusal of every member of the Irish House of Commons. An act for the better securing the dependency of Ireland unto the Crown of Great-Britain
A Ballad of Tobias. : To a pleasant tune
A Ballad on the Junto. To the tune of Lilly bullero
A Ballad. To the tune of Chevy Chase
A Bickerstaff's burying : or, work for the upholders. A farce; as it was acted at the Theatre in the Hay-market, by Her Majesty's sworn servants. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre, author of The Busie Body, and The Man's Bewitch'd, comedies
A Bill being now brought before the House of Lords from the House of Commons, to extend the canals in which the Trent and Mersey, or Grand Trunk Company are interested, it is become necessary to trouble the members of that Right Honourable House with some information concerning it; ...
A Bill for a charitable lottery. For the relief of distress'd virgins in Great Britain and Ireland
A Bill for dividing and allotting certain open and common fields in the manor and parish of Gratley, in the county of Southampton
A Bill for the attainder of Edward Fitz-Gerald, commonly called Lord Edward Fitz-Gerald, Cornelius Grogan and Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey, deceased, of high treason
A Book of fairs : Or, A guide to west-country-travelers shewing them all the fairs in these several counties following, viz. Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somersetshire, Dorsetshire, Devonshire, Cornwall, Glamorganshire, Monmouthshire, Herefordshire. Worecestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire. Which is any person hath occasion to go to any of these fairs, he may find them in this book, and the day of the month of each particular fair, and where they are kept: together with all the moveable fairs in the several counties aforefaid. As also an account of the number of the fairs in each county: the fix'd fairs in Gloucestershire are 65, the moveable fairs 18, in all 83. The fix'd fairs in Wiltshire are 75, moveable fairs 18, in all 93. Fix'd fairs in Somersetshire are 118, moveable fairs 30, in all 148. Fix'd fairs in Dorsetshire are 55, moveable 15, in all 70. Fix'd fairs in Devonshire are 115, moveable 45, in all 160. Fix'd Fairs in Cornwall are 90, moveable 32, in all 122. Fix'd fairs in Glamorganshire are 33, moveable 13, in all 34. Fix'd fairs in Herefordshire are 24, moveable 14, in all 38 fix'd fairs in Worcestershire are 17 moveable 9 in all 26 fix'd fairs in Oxfordshire are 36, moveable 17, statute fairs for servants 12, in all 65. Fix'd fairs in Berkshire are 43, moveable 15, in all 58. Fix'd fairs in Hampshire are 49, moveable 16, in all 65: the whole 1002. to which is added, the names of the Market-Town in the 13 counties and the days of the week on which each market is kept, being of great use to all chapmen and trading people the thirteen impressions, collected by J. Bridges of Chippingham, in Wiltshire, in the 61 year of his travels
A Brief [d]efence of the church's belief conerning the ascension of our blessed saviour : In answer to Mr. Whiston's notion of more than one ascension. Design'd for more than one use
A Brief account of Spain : With a general view of the nature and manners of the spaniards. Being a collection of several curious particulars relating to that people. In four letters
A Brief account of all the books of the Old Testament
A Brief account of some severe prosecutions in the Court of Exchequer, against several of the people called Quakers, for non-payment of tythes : Notwithstanding that provision is made for the more easie recovery thereof, by two late acts. Humbly presented to the Queen and Parliament
A Brief account of the apostle's creed; together with an explanation of the several articles, according to the doctrine of the Church of England
A Brief account of the late Samuel Fothergill, an eminent minister of the Gospel, and one of the people called Quakers. : With some reflections, occasioned by the weighty sentences which he uttered to some of his relations, who came to visit him a little before he died. Taken from the monthly ledger
A Brief account of the manner of life which is practised in the monastery of the House-of-God of the holy-vale of our Blessed Lady of La Grappe in the canton of Friburg in Switzerland, and of the dispositions required in those who desire to be admitted. From the French
A Brief account of the proceedings of the trustees appointed by act of Parliament for building a harbour at Ramsgate : Together with some considerations in vindication of the safety and usefulness of the harbour on their present plan
A Brief account of the revenues, pomp, and state of the bishops, and other clergy in the Church of England. : In a letter, &c
A Brief and impartial review of the state of Great Britain, at the commencement of the session of 1783. : Humbly addressed to the Right Honourable and Honourable the Lords and Commons of Great Britain
A Brief and true character and account of Edmund Grindal, D.D. sometime Archbishop of Canterbury. : Published to rectify some misapprehensions taken up of that most reverend and godly prelate; and one of the first reformers of our religion under Queen Elizabeth: and to do justice to his name and memory

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