Letter on Portsmouth affair and ministerial accountability
A dated 1771 letter from Dudley to editor criticizes secrecy around Portsmouth incidents, asserts personal knowledge of plot details, defends officials, and calls for public disclosure. It mentions a ministerial inquiry, the Lord Mayor’s office, and alleged conspirators fled to France, with a request to publish further particulars in the next issue.
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Feomnessy
Dudley
Irih
R. Berewick
Soho
Portsmouth
Plygrouth
France
Plymouth
Bult
Tani
Dudlie
Petty- France
Undisguised accusation of Jonathan Britain as fraud
A letter to the Editor of the General Evening Post accuses Jonathan Britain of deception, detailing a dubious past as a dragoon and militia serjeant, alleged misconduct, and reliance on a Yorkshire widow for support. The author, a Dragoon, invites proofs to be published and signed replies.
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General Evening Post
Tor Tong
Jonathan Britain
Britain
Rosen Regiment of Dragoon Guards
Thornstop
Yorkshire Militia
Yorkshire
Dragoon
Soldier dies in Tower garrison punishment case
A Royal Army soldier of the First Regiment of Foot Guards died in hospital after disciplinary punishment at the Tower garrison. The surgeon and officers witnessed the incident described as disobedience and insolence toward an officer on duty. The case notes the corrective act and medical assessment conducted at the scene.
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Geneva
Foot Guards
Lemwerel Loodoo
Public answer requested from a Liveryman on clothing motion
In Oxford a Liveryman challenges Mr Mascall and Abisthecar to explain when and with whom he took up the clothing, saying he had no right as a Liveryman to argue or move the cup gesture to the worthies. A fellow Liveryman urges him to spare time from practice and attend the meeting.
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Mascal
Oxford
Road
Liveryman
QUERY IN THE GENERAL EVENING POST ABOUT MR WILKES
The General Evening Post questions whether Mr Wilkes can still accuse Mr Oliver of Court attachment after the declaration made in support of the Tower officers injured reputation. The piece notes compliments to the Amy and frames the issue as a test of justice and honour.
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Wilkes
Amy
Oliver
Food prices and horse use in 1773 England
A letter from Cheapside argues that high provisions cost stems from horse pursuit, hoarding, and export controls rather than farmers or butchers alone. It urges reducing horse numbers to lower feed demand, free markets, and more cattle and oxen use to stabilize bread and meat prices.
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General Evening Post
Smithfield
Thomond
Bashel
Oata
Gants Santos
Korsés
Cheapside
Francis Moors
Abstaining From Supper Could Ease Distress and Improve Health
The author argues that heavy suppers harm sleep and morning energy while light meals or skipping supper boost alertness and productivity. He links meal size to health, politics, and economy, suggesting abstaining from supper would ease distress and lower prices for the poor.
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Leiden
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Farin
Ptpal
London
England
Etim Dukwee
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