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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1800-1849'I have read all the Rural Rides of Cobbett he is very excellent at description, he has just opened on the Greek Patriots. I expect he will give them no quarter...'Robert Sharp William CobbettPolitical RegisterPrint: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'There is one of the best satirical pieces in the last Examiner (alias Tom Tit) on the King's speech which I almost ever read on any subject,it is a real cutter.'Robert Sharp n/aThe ExaminerPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'I see it is strongly reported that the difference between Spain and Portugal is made up. I hope it is, for I do not like to hear the sound of War.'Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper, probably The Times]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'Recd by the Carrier last night from WM the Judgement of Sir John Nichols, on the burial of Persons baptized by Dissenters. I am glad to find that the survivors of such p...Robert Sharp John Nicholl[The Judgement Delivered December 11th 1809...]Print: Book
1800-1849'Cobbett on the Corn laws is almost above himself it is the best exposition I ever saw of the frantic cry of the Agriculturalists that they bear exclusive burdens, just a...Robert Sharp William CobbettPolitical RegisterPrint: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'I see by the paper this morning that the Corn question in Parliament is put off till the 26th inst this almost confirms the report that the ministers have no plan ready....Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Very little news of importance in the Papers. I see Mr Hume is still strenuous for Economy, particulary in the Navy estimates...'Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Very little news of importance in the Papers. I see Mr Hume is still strenuous for Economy, particulary in the Navy estimates...'Robert Sharp n/aThe ExaminerPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'The Examiner for last week arrived yesterday... I hear that the corn question is put off till Thursday next...'Robert Sharp n/aThe ExaminerPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Recd a parcel from WM last night, containing new cravats. Cobbett is most fierce on Mr Hume, but what good will he do? For my part I am sorry to see the mighty fallen so...Robert Sharp William CobbettPolitical RegisterPrint: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'Recd 2 papers from WM yesterday morning, the Examiner not come to hand all this week... I see Taylor, the orator, Philosopher and Fool has been obliged to find Bail for ...Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper, probably The Times]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'By the paper I see there has been a great deal of crowding about St James's to see the laying in state of the Royal Duke...'Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'A fine morning. Recd the Examiner this morning which is soon as can be expected. The times very copious on the approaching funeral of the Duke of York. All the honours p...Robert Sharp n/aThe TimesPrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'Saw in the Paper this morning the official account of the Death of the Duke of York; the paper in mourning.'Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper, probably The Times]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'Last night I sat down to read Cobbett, and very cold it was, but I was left by myself at the fire-side; I never have a great fire, I would rather have a little one and s...Robert Sharp William CobbettThe Political RegisterPrint: Serial / periodical
1800-1849'I have begun to read Hill's history of Chivalry, the author seems to be delighted with his subject, and I have no doubt but he treats it in a proper manner; - This is a ...Robert Sharp Charles MillsThe History of Chivalry; or Knighthood and Its Tim...Print: Book
1800-1849'I see by the Hull packet that the Brothers has sailed for London...'Robert Sharp n/aThe Hull Packet and Humber GazettePrint: Newspaper
1800-1849'I recd two papers this morning packed up together, so that if news be like wine which improves in the keeping, I am very well off this day[.] It is all new to me. It is ...Robert Sharp n/a[a newspaper]Print: Newspaper
1800-1849'There is a fine cover on one of the Registers which I must preserve, it has been a Wrapper to a No of Hogarth's works, there are such droll figures on it as I can scarce...Robert Sharp n/a['Wrapper to a No of Hogarth's works' OR [cover toPrint: Advertisement
1800-1849'Cobbett has rubbed down Sir Francis pretty roughly, it appears that when self interest is contrasted with Patriotism the latter in general gives way...'Robert Sharp William CobbettPolitical RegisterPrint: Serial / periodical


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