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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 17, 1776
Page
3
The Empress Queen has ordered that no more persons be tortured and that death sentences in most cases be replaced by perpetual labor at fortifications. Also reported is a policy due to Lent allowing meat four days a week. Belgian cities Brussels and Vienna are cited with dates in early January and February.
In Chelmsford on February 16 a large swan was shot on Foulness Island. A gold medal attached to its neck bore the inscription Le Roi Dane. Many swans had appeared during the late severe weather, with flocks seen near Harwich and Manningtree. The medal suggests the shooter came from Denmark.
The report lists ships returned or passed by various vessels and ports with arrivals at Dover, Southwold, Portsmouth, Falmouth, Grenadas, Antigua, and Honduras. Notable names include Speedwell, Greyhound, Lark, Angel, Elizabeth, and Industry, with origins ranging from Jamaica to Seville, Valencia, and Bristol.
A letter from The Hague reports Spain has drafted 40 000 Emperor troops into new service, triggering alarm in the States General and affecting Scottish brigades. Letters from Jamaica mention an earthquake and a devastating inundation on Hispaniola. Transports carrying 22 000 German troops are due at Stade by next month. Ships William and Brothers encounter hazards at sea. Jenny wrecked near Shetland with heavy loss. A Selby estate case in Westminster is decided for the defendant. Kemfing smuggling incident ends with violence as Officer Critchell sustains injuries and the smugglers escape with goods.
A longstanding Bristol inquiry reports coiners, press rooms, and concealment, with arrests of Cochran Marler Hopkins M and wife, plus a Bristol innkeeper tied to the halfpence trade. Also road stage robberies near Holloway, a Leeds coach violence incident, a man killed by a gun, and multiple obituaries and marriages in England.
A formal dedication letter from John Wilkes extending respect to gentlemen and fellow citizens. The text presents a loyal, deferential stance and pledges faithful service to the audience. It reflects 18th century civic rhetoric and political alignment.
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