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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 08, 1775
Page
4
In a dated letter from April 7, 1775, Theophilus urges clergy and Protestant teachers to add heartfelt petitions in sermons. He cites blights and poor seasons threatening corn and fruit, invokes divine will, and seeks mercy, peace, and prosperity for the nation.
Yesterday the Lord Mayor with Sheriffs and Aldermen delivered to King George III a petition opposing ministers' policies toward America. The address decries taxation without representation, subordination in commerce, and the loss of liberties, urging dismissal of ministers and redress of grievances to restore peace and security. The procession to St James's drew thousands as the Crown replied with firm support for Parliament’s measures.
Notice lists high water times for London Bridge with events tomorrow morning at 39 minutes after nine and Thursday after five minutes after midnight plus 25 minutes after three in the afternoon, indicating tidal observations and expected depths.
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