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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 30, 1775
Page
2
A letter from May 30 1775 notes doubt about a Salem engagement between King's troops and provincials in Massachusetts Bay. It states affidavits confirming the account are deposited at Manston House for inspection by the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor and interested parties.
Witness IMON WINSHIP testifies about being forced to dismount by King’s troops near Lexington meeting house and firing occurred after an officer shouted Fire, with Winship declaring no shots until then. The document also notes counts of assemblies, a bridge engagement at Medford, and includes signatures of Justices Reed and Johnson, with Gorham certification.
Lexington April 23 1773 James Barrett of Concord sworn affidavit describes morning clash when militia faced approaching regulars at Concord magazines near North Bridge The troops fired killing two militiamen and wounding several others Barrett and militia returned fire killing and wounding several redcoats Justice of the Peace William Reed Jonathan Hastings Duncan Ingraham and notary Nathaniel Gorham certified the affidavit
Edward Thoroton Gould of his Majesty's regiment testifies that on the eve of the 18th he sailed with light infantry and grenadiers under General Gage, landed at Cambridge marshes, moved to Lexington where provincials numbered about sixty to seventy fled as firing began, and then advanced to Concord with troops dispersing approaching provincials and grenadiers under the hill toward the town.
From Waterton to Friends of Liberty a brigade of 1000 to 1200 landed at Phips farm Cambridge and marched on Lexington firing on colonial militiamen killing six and wounding four. A second brigade and artillery were reported, with ongoing engagements as towns and civilians endured fires plunder and distress. The letter frames ministerial vengeance and vows to defend the crown while seeking liberty and constitutional ties to Britain. Signed by Jos. Warreen, President.
Warrington England April 26. Brutus reports that General Gage’s troops landed at Cambridge to seize stores at Concord. Lexington villagers fired on by regulars, eight killed, many wounded. Colonists ready 30,000 strong. Boston besieged by 6,900 troops with 40 cannon. England drawn into ruinous civil war.
The editor urges adopting new discoveries to improve public health. Dr Priestley highlights growing vegetables to restore air purity in putrid atmospheres and notes plants improve breathing quality. he also references the sea and waters as further cleansers. The magistrates are urged to implement these insights for community benefit.
The author argues that plants absorb putrid air and purify the atmosphere, linking vegetation to cleaner air for London. He cites Dr Lettom and urges planting green herbs in vacant plots, churchyards, and public squares to absorb noxious effluvia, improve ventilation, and promote public health.
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