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Edinburgh Chronicle

Location

Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 22, 1759

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Opposition in government and military critique in 1759

Letters from Crayman and Monitor discuss strong opposition as a constitutional check, praising honest dissent while criticizing ministers and a foreign-educated officer for undermining English war leadership. The pieces argue against fear of opposition and warn of civil war if discontent grows.

Crayman

Abscont Son of Lidy Jones Threatens Tunisian Peace

A July dispatch from Tripoli notes the escape of the son of Lidy Jones who fled Tunis after a late revolution. He is suspected of plans to sow disturbances, risking involvement of foreign powers and departure from the pacific policy of the government.

Tripoli Lidy Jones Tunis

Deserters, Recruits and Corsican Court-Martial Debate

European dispatches report Naples ordering troops to halt desertion and raise recruits. Genoa notes surprise at three colonels freed after a Corsican expedition near Bastia, with commander Grimaldi urging a court martial or deputation to present grievances while the senate offers assurances but no praise.

Naples War-Office Versaillers Genoa Tariani Bastia Corsica M. Grimaldi Senate Doge Advan

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