Letters to the Editor on War Conduct and Canadian Combatants
A reader defends British Army's humanity amid Canadian skirmishes, arguing Americans feign brutality in papers while recalling scenes near Lord Howe and Niagara. The author contends Provincial soldiers condemned Canadian methods, asserts no cruelty occurred by British forces, and praises Sir William Howe as humane.
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America
Lord Howe
William Pohnson
Plains
Niagara
William Howe
Lottery Lure Traps Fools to Destinies in Town
A visitor decries lottery horning as false lights drawing the poor into ruin. He notes many fall prey to sudden wealth, while warning that prizes tempt every class from Miser to Spendthrift. He reflects on wiser paths of honest industry and restraint.
Lottery Fever Spreads Through a London Household
A narrator describes a family driven by lottery fever "to purchase tickets and shares" amid carefree plans and warnings. The wife, daughters, and son all invest, hoping luck will favor them, while the narrator confronts the folly and warns of cons and losses. The tale closes with the promise to move the family to Cheshire to escape the Lottery mania.
Fashion and safety in water wear debated by critics
The author argues that women face similar water perils as men and urges equal allowance for protective Cork Rumps and Cork Jackets, countering sarcastic press reflections on ladies fashion. The discussion centers on prudence, gender norms, and sensible dress for safety at sea or during aquatic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael
Angelo
Sermon On Death Of John Winter In Army Service
This Day was published price six pence sermon on the death of John Winter Ef aged over thirty years service in the army He died October 5 1776 in his sixty second year preacher at New-Ceare Carey-Street by Richard Winter published at request. The memory of the just is blessed Prov x 7. They rest from their labours and their works do follow them Rev xiv 73. Painted for J Buckland in Pattern ofter-row.
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John Winter
New-Ceare
Carey-Street
Richard Winter
Belfed
J. Buckland
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