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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 01, 1775
Page
1
Paris reports a general pardon for those involved in the recent insurrections with a condition to return to their occupations and stay in their parishes. Ringleaders face strict pursuit. The coronation ceremony is set for June 11 after repairs to royal plans. Printers are moved from Paris to Versailles to print edicts under ministerial oversight.
Arrivals at multiple ports include Pembroke from Bristol, William Clarke from Ghstenburgh, Jamaica ships like William Waller from Port Antonio, and Boston Packet Lytle from London. Other vessels report from Falmouth, Liverpool, Dublin, Orford, and Riga, with crews and captains listed. District routes include Virginia to Nah Montromecy and Antigua, plus St Ute’sy and Poole, amid a mix of European and American origins.
A letter from Captain Darby reports massive Provincial siege around the town of Botton with 22000 troops commanded by Ward Fribbie and others. Cambridge Rexbury Mystick distances noted, plus 40000 additional Connesticut forces under Colonel Putnam. Supply disruptions to Boston and possible troop movements for North America are described, with commentary on public notices, ship moves, and local civil events.
A county meeting is called for Monday to nominate a representative to Parliament. The author urges peace and independence, warns against factional ministerial influence, questions candidates and the right of landholders to control privileges, and appeals to respected old families over newcomers.
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