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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 11, 1774
Page
1
A fragment describes Hollis famed for benevolence to Harvard College and a prophetic admonition to settlers. It recalls Boston’s mourning when the Port Bill passed, with bells tolling, shops closed, and black ensigns as Hartford marks the day of mourning.
A long list of ships arriving at various ports is reported with numerous vessel names and origins such as Weddle Harries from Malaga Bet sey Thomas from Lithon Mary Beaty from St Kitts Libgety Cole from Dartmouth and more. Also notes on packets and other ships traveling to and from Cork Dublin Jersey and Newfoundland with country of origin and ship names.
A dated Worcester town meeting on June 7 condemns the petitioning voters and their request, calling Committees of Correspondence a public nuisance and railing at seditious actions. The copy notes concerns about liberty, order, and the protection of property amid broader political unrest in the province.
In the parish of St Mary Whitechapel and St Dunstan Arepmeg Miccle fix, Gent. James Henry Sparke of mid parish seeks kinship or representation to claim inheritance. Meanwhile Middleton and William Fenwick declare public thanks and seek votes in the forthcoming election, urging support and respect for their candidacies.
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