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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 16, 1764
Page
4
A reader contends that Spanish strengthening of Havana shows hostile intent. He cites 13 000 French‑led troops, new 80‑gun ships, and a strong fortress to question any pacific aims and potential restoration of Honduran settlements. Timidus signs the brief plea for cautious policy.
A London Evening Post letter disputes the memory of Judge Jeffries, arguing the present judiciary upholds impartial justice and defends the people’s rights. It condemns the late court tool as a mad aberration, insisting modern judges act fairly between Crown and defendant.
The speaker contemplates disposing of military leaders by extreme measures, referencing Syrophanes and Huprprass. He suggests using signs of honest contractors and agents in a clever, unconventional way and hints at rearranging signs to better positions, leaving detailed exploration to a more capable writer.
A July report from St Fiorenzo notes Corsican supplies and hoped French relief for the siege held at St Remo. Lyons reports nine gamblers pilloried after trials for lucky games Berlan and Pharaoh. two more days of punishment remain. Paris notes Count Lauragais's porcelain patten discovery promises cheaper, high quality wares.
London reports advices from Jamaica via Governor Littleton that French operations, led by Count d Estaing, threaten British holdings including Turk s Island. Criticism targets Pitt and Lord Bute, with cabinet meetings at Halifax and St James s. Shipping prices rise as crews are reinforced for war and Bermuda losses tied to Turks Island recent French landing.
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