American militia drafts and British reactions in 1775
The piece reports on American militia calls for thousands of troops led by figures such as Washington, Armstrong, and Braddock’s retreat bravely recounted. It notes Connecticut offering twenty thousand men, Massachusetts’ council government, Irish troops bound for Boston, and England’s response with generals Burgoyne Howe and Clinton preparing for America.
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American Legion
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Washington
Braddock
Armstrong
Gage
Boston
Ireland
New York
Burgoyne
Howe
Clinton
America
Stuart
Fanto
Jeffron
Address to Lord Barrington on Army Proprieties and Pay
The letter urges Lord Barrington to support better living conditions and pay for army officers, criticizing current allowances and the mismatch between duties and compensation. It argues officers abroad face ridicule and hardship, while clerks enjoy easier living, and claims stronger patronage could improve the army’s esteem and effectiveness.
Debate on Army Regiments and Economy in 18th Century
A correspondent laments officer neglect amid rising national expenses and criticizes improvident plans. He praises Board of General Officers for humane dress regulations and urges Parliament to fund officers adequately, arguing their service sustains state wealth and safety. He questions public support and calls for economic reform to preserve lives.
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Charibs
Bostonians
West-Indis
Colon
Bute
Fashionable Plumes From France Stir London Heads
The London Evening Post laments the impractical new fashion of high feather plumes atop hats, noting how the feathered style mirrors French importation and mocks the era's taste. The piece questions whether such headwear adds grace or merely lightens the wearer’s mien, comparing Cupid’s aim to a lightened head.
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Cupid
Gallia
France
East India Company Directors Candidates Named at Cornhill Meeting
An East India Company directors selection meeting of the Independent Proprietors of East India Stock in Cornhill on April 4 1775 recommended candidates John Amyand Peter Du Cane jun Robert Gregory Joseph Hurlok Stephen Luflington Laurence Sulivan and outlined battles of influence among them. Keane Fitzgerald chaired the session and a follow up open committee will meet at the George and Vulture tavern in George Yard Leonard next Friday at 12 o clock.
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Shaftesbury
Mortimer
Watkin Lewes
Guildhall
Cox
Kingston
Harris
Joseph Wylde
Latimore
Wylde
York
Crown End
Matthew Northington
Mr. Deighton
Halifax
John Booth
John Vicars
William Bean
Thomas Johnson
Thomas Burnet
Jun
Robert Sinton
William Laws
George Walker
John Radcliffe
William Law
King’s-Arms Tavern
Cornhill
Proprietors of East India Stock
The
East India Company
Itaz R
John Amyand
Peter du Cane
Robert Gregory
Joseps Hurlok
Stephen Luflington
Laurence Sulivan
Ind
Ives
John Anyand
J.hn Roberts
Peter
Keane Fitzgerald
Georse-yard
Loxbard-street
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Sparke
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47Th Regiment of Foot
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Levant
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Slater
Rudd
Youngton
Grenville
House of Commons
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Westbury
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Hill Ftreet
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Mayor
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North
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Folkestone
Lord North
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Burke
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J.g.griffin
Col. Barre
Fox
Parliament
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Vicars
Beverley
Walmgate Bar
Cox’s Museum
Carwick
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Bank of England
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Byfield
Hawksworth Bey
Craig’s Court
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Richardson
Goodluck
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India
South Sea
Consol
Tewo O' Croce
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London Evening Post
Lord Barrington
My Lord
Sapres
Yorick
Eliza
G. Kearfly
Serjeant's Inn
Fleet-Street
T. Evans
New Exchange
Strand
Mr. Stern
General Congress
Philadelperia
Great Britain
J. Almen
Piccadilly
Burlington House
J. Kew
Paternoeter-row
Brotherton and Jewell
Carnhill
Vlie
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Riley
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