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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 20, 1774
Page
1
Fragmentary London Gazette style report from Berlin dated September 21 mentions Proffian Misery, a return to Poredam laf and a Sunday journey into Si cia with Bethes stomshis late in the text.
From Paris reports in the Leyden Gazette that M. Torgot, newly appointed French Comptroller General, is reputed to be strict yet fair. Proposals circulate to tax provinces by their own imports, a plan praised by some Parliaments but opposed by reasons and obstacles. If enacted, it would grant France a self tax right while Britain seeks to limit colonial taxation.
Reports from Newbery Port Aug 10 describe Capt Abner Lowell being carried to Newport Rhode Island after seizure by a royal ship. Grand American Congress members from this province sail from Boston to Philadelphia to meet trade leaders. Town Meeting votes 200 sterling for Boston poor amid political persecution and rising American manufacturing sentiment. Letters condemn tyranny, urge non importation, and urge Americans to act for liberty against British oppression. A voyage from Marblehead brings salt fish and oil as donations. The king's ministers remain active. provocations continue in local ports.
The piece notes permission granted to launch vessels built on the flock and mentions a recent arrival from the South ward General Leigh, a friend of American liberty. It reports transports from New York carrying the Royal Welch Fusiliers under Col. Barnard landing tomorrow to encamp at Fort Hill, with Governor Gage reportedly seeking more troops from England.
Reading of sea disasters and court reports across Lewes Plymouth and Portsmouth outlines a timber vessel sinking with five men lost, a murder suspect detained in Plymouth, and mayoral elections. Also noted are crop prices, barley charity by Sir James Lascelles, church petitions, Paris letters with royal intrigues, and various crimes, arrests, and deaths.
A long list of ships arriving and sailing from Jamaica Antigua Barbuda Rotterdam Hamburg and other ports. Entries include ships like the Price Frigate Virginia Easton Friends Aviventure and Peace and Plenty with vessels from Petersburgh Memel Calais and Crom a record of inbound and outbound movements with many ship names owners and origin ports. Port entries dated Serr 20 and various port calls noted.
The Gazette reports a proclamation declaring the prorogation of the Parliament of Ireland in what appears to be a formal government notice. Details on date, reasons, and specific legal provisions are not fully clear in the fragment. Entities include Ireland and Parliament. no further names or places are legible.
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