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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 12, 1774
Page
4
A critical portrayal by Lorn Chesterfield of a man with strong intellect and moral fiber yet awkward social grace. The piece mocks physical posture and social missteps while affirming merit, ending with the author questioning whether such a person can be loved.
A postscript discusses Epictetus arguing that Fancy and Fortune govern mankind. A virtuous mind, like a clear spring, endures while reliance on wealth brings worry. The text compares worldly grandeur to a dangerous torrent and urges inward peace as true wealth. It includes archival notes on governance and letters praising prudent leadership in Boston and reflections on unrest over the harbor closure.
A fragment from the Massachusetts Gazette notes yesterday’s display of a petition or address directed at His Excellency Thomas Gage, mentioning Byron and Fuvey among those referenced in the melee of local civic discourse.
From Gibraltar reports a frigate in Sir Peter Denis squadrons chase. Whitby letter notes Pega sus from Greenland with blubber and fish. Manchester from Hull recounts sighting a long list of ships including Eagle, Mary, Duke of Bedford, Sea-horse and others on May 12.
Listing of bank stocks and bonds with various quotes including 3 percent India annuities at 3751 and 4 percent Consols at 92 percent. Mentions India Bonds, Navy Bills, and lottery tickets. Exchange items show prices, with several entries labeled in shorthand such as fhur and ditto and a note of afternoon timing at One o Clock.
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