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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 20, 1779
Page
4
Fragmentary ocean battle testimony references HMS Formidable and HMS Victory. Witness describes distances to other ships, flags seen, signals worn, and timing around late afternoon actions near the engagement with the ship Vanguard or surrounding French vessels. Details include foremast rigging, signal flags, and sequence of bearing down.
A damaged letter discusses liberty, patriotism, and media bias. The writer urges patience and conviction against self interest, arguing Britain’s dangers and America’s future depend on unity. The printer defends impartiality by publishing the correspondence.
The London Evening Post letters defend Dr. Dodd’s conduct after his trial. They state Mrs. Dodd had only one sister who died of grief, deny Miss Ray links, and argue the doctor’s punishment was just. The writer condemns reviving old accusations to torment the widow and calls for humane closure.
Letters from abroad reflect tensions with France and Britain over prizes, governance, and trade. News notes Flagships Bellona and Commonwealth fleets, uprisings in Parliament, and the Georgia theater of operations mix with local accidents and agriculture awards.
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post refutes a published report of Captain Digges being robbed and wounded by a highwayman on Brixton Causeway. It asserts no such captain or highwayman ever appeared, denies any Nag's Head pub near Luin's Farm, and says inns on the road know nothing of the matter. The writer notes the paragraph was copied from Morning Papers.
Local friends urge qualified candidates to step forward for the Berks County Treasurership following the death of James Head of Newbury. They ask supporters to elect a worthy successor who will fulfill duties diligently and honorably in this public office.
Subscriptions toward relief for American prisoners continue to be received. Named donors include Earl of Effingham, Henry Savage, Mr. Geo Williams, and several others through firms Meff Walpole Clarke Co in Lombard Street and Welch Rogers Co in Cornhill among listed banks and offices. By order of the Committee Thomas Boppington, Secretary.
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