Nov 9, 2022 | 17th Century, Correspondence, North America, Transcription
correspondence New Plantation at Cape Florida, Carolina (1667) During the early years of colonization, imperial officials essentially advertised colonies as they attempted to populate them. This notice came as the colony of Carolina remained relatively unpopulated by...Feb 24, 2022 | 17th Century, Book, England, Transcription
Henry Pitman Henry Pitman’s A Relation of the Great Suffering (1689) Introduction In February 1685, Charles II died, and his brother James II was crowned king. James II had many political opponents, partly due to his Catholicism (they worried that he...May 1, 2020 | 17th Century, Book, England, Transcription
The JUDGEMENT OF LORD JEFFERYS The Bloody Assizes James II’s chief justice had a reputation for his brutal punishments. Following the unsuccessful rebellion by Lord Monmouth, Jefferys doled out punishments so harsh, and so indiscriminately, that his actions...May 1, 2020 | 17th Century, Correspondence, England, Transcription
Finding the Enemy On the Appointment of John Locke To Christ Church College Having come under the watchful gaze of the monarchy, Locke became subject to the Crown’s strict surveillance and schemes. When he took up a position in Christ Church College, it was...Apr 30, 2020 | 17th Century, Book, England, Transcription
Finding Sedition Roger L’Estrange Considerations and Proposals In Order to the Regulation of the Press (1663) L’Estrange was a tireless defender of the monarchy, Charles II in particular. He would eventually be rewarded for his loyalty, and be tasked with...