American War Preparations Reach New England
A May 1 letter from a high ranking official reports Massachusetts and New England counties arming extensively for defense. Militias form, trains improve, and New Jersey and Connecticut teams mobilize. Washington may lead inland security, while Congress delays danger perception and blocks trade with Quebec and Halifax. Strong language warns Britain and Loyalists.
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Nileman
Telere
America
New-England
Meropolis
New Je Fey
Germantowns
General Congress
Virginia
Washington
Rey
New- England
New-York
Impeliic
King’s Bridge
Asfa
Cannetticu
Tatm
Connecticut
Quebec
Halifax
Newfoundland
Georgia
Acconna
Great Britain
Biney
Conti tutional Monitions and Rebel Sympathies Stir Crisis
The editor cites late scalping remarks in America and branding of rebels as treachery. A proclamation is expected after unrest, with fears of renewed rebellion and suppression of rights, as Gazette editors warn of conspiracies among enemies of the constitution.
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America
Ars
Idex
Feria
Muchit
Reversion in Fee Estate Offer in Essex Locale
Auction notice for a Crown Den of a Man aged 48 or more, freehold and divers well-coaquered properties near Peon wooed Tagardone Little Warky Belvan Caboercin Billercav Hagkweil Stout Cie Wasernog and dech in Essex. Annual rent about 4300. Particulars from Mr. Rebson in Lince'na's.
Fragmented medical letter from 1775 to surgeon Norton
A missive dated March 14, 1775 expresses deep gratitude to Mr. Nor FON Surgeon Gold Sgone London for health aid. It details prolonged illness including fever, abdominal pain, cough, and weakness, with references to substantial medical treatment and a claim of cure by a physician named BiLiZ, GALEN, and Norton. The text includes promotional lines for remedies sold in bottles by Norton in London, and mentions testimonials from credulous patients about ulcers and chronic ailments being treated.
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Conciteusa
Nove
Cis
Biliz
Galen
Panty
Norton
Sutveon
Tas Weil
Lesdon
Orl
Auterans
Creda
Jona Norton
Angers in Weaving Town and News From America
A chaotic report recalls riots by iron workers and weavers marching in a crowd, threatening violence over wages and rates. It also notes letters from New York about Tryon and a rising American camp near Philadelphia, with dispatches on reconciliation efforts, military buildup, and port closure threats.
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Whicghley
de Nels
Usaa
Thurslands
Pennistone
Holmirth
Huddersfield
C. A
Pennitone
Helmfirth
Calder
Dewbury
Hudheshetd
Yetrday
Townshend
St. James’s
America
New-York
William Tryon
England
Bolln
Ely
Cone
Ang Council
North
Acfian
D’re
Ofiers
Ager
Lexington
Tyicy
Malony
Great Britain
Burlington
Dover
Earl of Dunmore
Lawrence
Packer
Lisbon
Brazil
Ferocully
Iris
Leaden Hall
Gray& Lamb
Whitechapel
King-street
Drury-lane
Saunders Welch
Barnfirther
Elgrs
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Edifoor
Caroline Matida
Royal Exchange
Prius
Nisl
Francis Buller
C. Bathurst
Duntan
Church Fleet
Alonso
Portugal
J. Ben
J. Almon
Piccadi
J. Redle
St. James's
J. Walter
Charing-cross
Brotherton and Sewer
Cornhill
Amd
Rpher
Fier-Rew
London
Bert Poeseal
Proms
Guinea
Ancget
Mr. Nor Fon
Gold -Sgone
Pottscript
FEMA
Mt. Nerona
Fe‘empire
Faroe
Albeiy
Joses
Diarer
Tove
Gabon
Isle
Annaury
William Branglin
India
Ha Ann
Navy
C. Kis
Lottery Tekes
Yueld
Folbouws
Heutheld
Houtheld
Houthold
Willan Mason
University of Cambridge
Ohn Maven Vring
B.D. Fellower
j.Beecroft
Poe
T. Cady
Bondiey
Prince
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