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Foreign News
August 25, 1768
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Riots erupted in London following John Wilkes's arrival, linked to his Middlesex election; situation calming but tense, with Parliament ignoring him despite his imprisonment.
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Full Text
Extract of a letter from London, May 25.
"You may possibly have heard something of the riots and combinations among the lower set of people that have lately broke out, all in consequence of Mr. Wilkes's arrival here; matters now are a little quieter, though far from being yet settled, and it is hard to tell what will be the issue—the Parliament is far from being his friend, in so much that though he is chosen one of the members for Middlesex, and is in confinement, he has not been once taken notice of in the House, the members having industriously avoided mentioning his name."
"You may possibly have heard something of the riots and combinations among the lower set of people that have lately broke out, all in consequence of Mr. Wilkes's arrival here; matters now are a little quieter, though far from being yet settled, and it is hard to tell what will be the issue—the Parliament is far from being his friend, in so much that though he is chosen one of the members for Middlesex, and is in confinement, he has not been once taken notice of in the House, the members having industriously avoided mentioning his name."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
London Riots
Wilkes Arrival
Middlesex Election
Parliament Avoidance
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Wilkes
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
May 25
Key Persons
Mr. Wilkes
Outcome
matters are a little quieter but far from settled; hard to tell the issue; parliament avoids mentioning wilkes despite his election for middlesex while in confinement
Event Details
Riots and combinations among the lower set of people broke out due to Mr. Wilkes's arrival in London; Parliament is not his friend and has not taken notice of him in the House