Letters on American War Progress and Ministerial Deceit
A London reader criticizes March to May expectations of quick American subjugation, noting Howe’s failure near New York and the abandonment of Jerfors. The piece accuses ministers, contractors, and officers of falsehood, calling for honest truth over blunt lies and urging accountability.
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England
Howe
Washington
New York
London
Congress
Nuncius
First American Vessels Arrive with Congress Colors
Two American ships reached Cadiz from Charles Town last week carrying rice and indigo. They are the first to be admitted without hesitation bearing the striped colours of the United Colonies.
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Congress
Charles Town
United Colonies
London letters claim Cumberland duo in perfect health
Spa dispatches report the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland were in perfect health and expected to be in England by the 30th. The Prince Royal, aged 13, is described as a skilled mistress of music capable of playing any tune on guitar or piano at first sight and fluent in French and Italian.
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Maritime and political notices from a 18th century Gazette
The page reports ship movements to America and the West Indies with crews added to fit stations, naval dockyard preparations, and upcoming audience schedules. It notes peace terms with Morocco and the Dutch, a three month arms ban, and arrears in the royal household payments. Local meetings, weather, crime updates, marriages, and obituaries are listed alongside lottery notices and business ads.
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Bedford
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John Scudamore
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Hester Syrrel
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Herefordhire
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Colwall
Herefordshire
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Allen
Barbury
Luke Waller
Stepney Caulsway
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Henry Peirie
Bedale
Yorkshire
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Lord Monson
Hooke
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Wilbraham
Bennet College
Cambridge
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Wilts
Edward Thrush
Clerkenwell
Richmond
John Twells
Kensington
William Royton
Mead’s Court
Soho
Golden
Hot Wells
Bristol
Young
Governor Young
Tobago
Daniel Adams
Ware
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Nicholson
Bank
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Grocer’s Alley
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