Loyal New York Address Pleads for Royal Protection
From the New-York Gazette dated Nov 4 1776 loyal inhabitants urge Excellencies Howe to restore New York City and county to royal protection and peace. The letter laments war calamities and supports British supremacy while noting rebel losses and British military moves around New York Harbor.
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New-York Gazette
Richard Lorn Viscount Howe
Kingdom of Ireland
William Howe
America
North- America
YYSUR
George the Third
Great Britain
New-England
New-York
Forts Fire On Repulse and Pearl Frigates During October Raid
On October 27 a cannonade from Forts Constitution and Washington aimed at the Repulse and Pearl frigates did little damage beyond breaking a sailor’s leg. The fighting drew rebels from land maneuvers as forces advanced from York Island toward rebel lines and White Plains was temporarily retaken. Howe’s army levelled rebel earthworks on Long Island and Red Hook, while Congress voted five million more dollars for the war.
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Constitution
Washington
York Island
Westchester
White Plains
Westchester County
Col. Gordon
Guards
England
Long Island
Howe
Red Hook
Congress
South Carolina
Credit Congress
Rebels and French Fleet Rumors in New York News
From the New-York Gazette reports rebel actions near Long Island and forts, plus rumors a French fleet may reach New York before Christmas to aid Provincials. Details mention Fort Washington, transports, victories by Royal ships, and deaths including Captain Evely. Governor Tryon allegedly recruits Westchester militiamen. Frigates Lively and Perseus arrive with prizes valued at 5000 pounds.
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New-York Gazette
Cloyd
Congress
Connectticut
East End
Flind
Philadelphia
New York
Fort Washington
Davis
Caldwell
Hudson’s River
Evely
Light Infantry
Tryon
Westchester County
B Fhopp
Carolina
King's Bridge action reported with 350 killed or wounded
The narrative describes Howe's approaching forces at King's Bridge repulsing rebels who blew up their magazines as British troops pressed forward. Hessians suffered heavily. Washington poised to move toward Boston. Separate items note Lord Sand wich at the Admiralty, French shipping plans, a Westminster Abbey funeral for Elizabeth Duchess of Northumberland, and various minor notices from London on crime, dueling, prizes, markets, and society news.
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Ing
Howe
Boston
New York
Earl of Sandwich
St. James’s
Admiralty
West Indies
Nantz
France
Dr. Franklin
Geer
Congress
Iris
Trosport
Slanter
Portsmouth Dock
Plymouth
Williams
King’s Bridge
Lord Dusmore
Lord Dunmore
Westminter Abbey
Elizabeth Duchess of Northumberland
Northumberland House
Abbey Church
Rochester
Westminster
Duke of Northumberland
Vienna
Belgrade
Paris
Thames
Bercott
Oxford
City of
Devon
Warwick
Ring of Hyde-park
Mr. E
Kingdom of Ireland
Capt
Guildhall
Whitechapel Market
John Fielding
St. Martin’s Lane
Tothillfields Pridewell
Miss West
Clergy ordered to report parishioners at December fast
The General observes that Archbishops and Bishops will command officiating clergy to return lists of principal parish gentlemen who attended the General Fast on December 13 and provide reasons for any absences. The aim is to reveal which property holders are loyal or disaffected to the American cause, Dec 15, 1776.
Gratitude to Bishop and reader at service
A letter to the editor from December 15 praises the diocese bishop for a pious discourse delivered Friday. The writer commends the young gentleman who read the service, noting his clear voice and attentive manner and hopes the sermon is published for wider audience.
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Tam
State Lottery Tickets Sold by Hazard and Co
State Lottery information details tickets, shares, and prize structure offered by Hazard and Co stock brokers at multiple London offices. It describes one shilling per number for 46 chances, with prizes including 100 pounds, 20 000 pounds, and smaller sums, plus notes on security and drawing practices and distribution via news carriers.
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Hazard and Co
Royal Exchange
N. B
Hazard
Joan Farrer and Co
Little-Old-Bailey
St. Sepulchre’s Church
Snow-hill
Gray’s-inn-lane
King’s-road
London
Hk. B
Bank of ‘England
Stock Prices And Bonds From A Colonial Market Note
A fragment lists bank stocks and government securities with percent figures and closing quotes. Mentions Indian stock names, South Sea style issues, and exchequer bills amid terse market shorthand. The wording shows a historic ledger style with figures like 3 per cent and 175 percent, plus bonds and annuities.
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India
Bank Redu
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Annon
Brudson
Kniphausen
Franklin
Pintard
Perseus
Elphinsone
Sandy Hook
Brury-lane
Justice Addington
Llew
Old Bailey
Drury Lane Theatre
A *Ington
Elj
George
Prince Orlow
Tethilifieldsbridewell
Aldgate
Priloni
Church
Islington
Humane Society
Laft
Leeds
Yorkshire
Henry Creed
33D Regiment
Miss Read
Hinton
Somersetshire
Shaw
James Shaw
General
Evenine Rost
Navy
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