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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 30, 1771

Page

2

A Letter on Politics and Personal Enmity in Fractured Trust

The writer rebukes Funis and Junius for slander and misrepresentation, defends public service, and argues against factional manipulation. He cites Wilkes, Rockingham, Chatham, and Portland, accusing rivals of hypocrisy while urging principled stands for national security and constitutional integrity. He vows loyalty to the sovereign’s family while denouncing naked power plays.

Wilkes Funis Famius Ife Duke of Grafton Nehear Tam Junius Seys Panius Sfenjes Furius Yam Mr. Wilkes Mir Sanius Buc Furius Furms Faultici Fanius Thor Pumus Partizan Lord Chaham Rockingham Fuchs Eacy Veilkes Nimes Merly Che K Chatham Junius Oliver Cromwell Charles the First Thomas Walpole Lord Rockingham Treasury Treasery Capade Famaica Consantinople Ralf Funius England Duke of Porthend Paris Duke of Portland John Cavendish Walpole Pound C. Funius Funivs Lord Chatham Sawbridge Fownsend Oliver Mr. Beckford Mansion House Lord Rozkingham Beckford House of Commons

Divorce Reminders From JOHN HORNE

A fragment reflects on remedies and punishment in divorce cases. It argues punishment should not harden the heart, and calls for tears for blood shed in public struggles, urging humane response to quarrels and the parties involved.

Hurvett John Horne

The Old Factionad Farmer on Inclosures in England

A letter to the General Evening Post laments expanding enclosures under George III. It argues enclosed fields reduce grain output and cash, causing scarcity and depopulation of farms while towns swell with manufacturers. The writer praises old farming methods and rebukes the new improvemists.

General Evening Post George the Third Leicestershire Husband Bosworth Coventry Church and Poor Birmingham Mr. Pye

Potatoes Substituting for Wheat Flour in Bread

A letter to the editor from July 27, 1778 argues potatoes can replace part of wheat flour in bread. By combining boiled potato flour with yeast and mixing with wheat flour, light bread is produced, reducing cost as potato flour is cheaper. Prices and potential rye issues noted.

General Evening Post

Anecdotes of Mr Quin the late celebrated actor

Anecdotes recount Mr Quin as Falstaff and a premier tragedian after Booth, noting his inimitable Falstaff and other roles. His prominence faded with Garrick’s rise, he aging and his acting deemed antiquated, while Quin remarked Garrick as a new religion drawing crowds.

Quin Victar Falkaff Booth The Sage Garrick Whitefield Tina

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