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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 23, 1775
Page
4
An Observator letter recalls skirmishes and a running fight near Lexington and a battle at Bunker's Hill. It denounces colonial resistance, laments English losses, and warns England may lose half its empire in further campaigns if its spirit of non-resistance endures.
A letter urges public spirit and noble conduct by England's gentry to support the national Militia as the bulwark of the realm. It condemns class excuses for avoiding duty, calls for independent fortunes to serve as officers, and links patriotism to constitutional obligation amid imperial divisions. Reports from Mafl, Moldavia, and other cities note military and political movements, including new levies and sovereign titles, with weather and hurricane notices adding local context.
In this letter to the editor, a loyalist laments American rebels and urges harsher coercion from Parliament, arguing that loyal subjects in Britain should bear taxes to support imperial supremacy while rebels face consequences. He warns loyalists abroad to retreat if reconciliation favours the rebels and condemns Congress for confiscation and death threats.
The dispatch from Constantinople dated October 17 notes hostilities began on the Persia frontier but expresses hope for no further ill consequences as the matter nears settlement with the Regent of Persia. An early line mentions the Weghi.
In London on Friday November 24 the Lords heard counsel in the appeal of Robert Greig et al against James Bruce Cattairs of Kinross. Interlocutors were affirmed. Militia bill not presented. Four orders on the Duchess of Kingdon trial issued, governing speaking to the Lords, judging by honour, Crown Clerk attendance, and Westminster access restrictions. House adjourned to Monday.
On the third reading of the bill to indemnify Ministers who advised sending foreign troops to Gibraltar and Port Mahon, the House debated substituting a version citing constitutional spirit. Pro administration and opposition argued legality and intent, the amendment was defeated by 131 to 0, and the bill proceeded to third reading before adjourning to Monday.
The House resolves to a committee to consider Nova Scotia memorial authenticity with Richard Cumberland recalled to the bar. Debates over speaker removal and land tax bill progress follow, alongside motions on militia reform and Newfoundland trade, amid tensions with the American colonies and a growing fleet vigilance.
Report on naval actions featuring Commodore Brice a former royal navy master conning a sixteen gun sloop sent to Philadelphia. The King's ships have captured Americans bound for Falkland Islands portending oil gains. A ship Usjty Wilman wrecked with crew lost. Theatre notes mention Miss Sharpe's debut at Drury Lane and Covent Garden Stratagem cast.
Readable fragments show stock prices and percents for various banks and financial instruments. Mentions include Bank of India and Consols with 3 percent and 16k entries, plus several coded figures like 1726, 2751, and 686, indicating intraday quotes and share values amid an unclear, partial market page.
The fragment notes a price of 23 shillings and sixpence for Theis Day with a Ryder's Almanack and a list of British precedency. It mentions foreiest printer and order of precedency in a period style.
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