Fragmented London Evening Post letter on dissenters and Wesleyan methods
A fragment from the London Evening Post discusses contention with dissenters led by Mr Wesley and his adviser Thomas Oblivers, recounting a printer’s tale of licensing a new place of worship by Protestants. The piece shifts to a French Atlantic-American critique urging France to end war and seek independence amid Anglo relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waly
Thomas
Foodiaker
Ingland
Wesley
Church of England
Tait
Miller
Letter on a plan to relieve the poor without the poor rate
A London Evening letter dated Aug 83 1777 praises a benefactor and recommends a work titled A Letter to Gilbert Esq Member in Parliament for Litchfield. It argues against poor houses and presents an alternative plan for aiding the needy, with an offer to remove a printed copy to save effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Litchfield
Printer’s
Postscript on British Finance and American War
Lord N laments credit with his masters and asks how to raise next year’s supplies. Proposes five percent and a lottery doner, fearing country gentlemen oppose new taxes. Urges a pre Parliament battle to show action, notes Burgoyne’s spirit and Howe’s prudence, and mentions American war continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Burgoyne
Asoon
Fox
Wallington
Decisive War Policy Urged Against New England Rebellion
A memo argues for harsh military action to crush the rebellion in New England. It proposes destroying rebels and burning houses, then repopulating the province with loyalists, as a pattern for others to deter further insurrection. The plan seeks swift justice if France withholds support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Lord George
Bolton
New England
London Evening Pott extracts of playful banter about Jer ry and New York
The piece lampoons soldiers and town talk as they joke about sailing to Boston and escaping the heat. A chorus of vanity and bravado runs through reflections on departure from New York, with mock heroic lines and casual planning of a retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howes
Jerry
Botton
New-York
Tother
Icis
Bofton
Billy
New York
Budget prose in the London Evening Post satire on state money
A fragment from the London Evening Post laments national spending and war costs, arguing a budget of golden supplies is needed. It references Lord North, George III, and the Commons, contrasting royal excess with economy, noting pacific aims, taxes on constituents, and the navy’s pride amid France and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord North
Pacific
George
Fragmentary verse wrenched from historic lament
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a lyric lament touching England, Scotland, freedom, and oppression. The lines mention taming, yoke, and threats of punishment, with scattered words suggesting national insult and grim resolve in a historical or poetic context.
Fort the London Everting Pot by AG M E.N. T
The piece discusses a great theatrical genius confined to a small theatre and notes his performance appeal to high society. It praises Mr Colman's discernment and liberal conduct for bringing the actor to broader view in the capital, contrasting it with others' ignorance or envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajcoun
Cicero
Tunridge
London
Hemderst
Garritk
Ipsvich
Colman
Answer to Henderson on Garrick and Roscius
A nineteenth century letter responds to Mr Henderson’s comparison of Garrick and Roscius. The author defends Roscius against insinuations and mocks flattering praise from rivals. The piece frames a rival theater claim as political revolution and questions receipts and loyalty.
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Henderson
Garrick
AnNotHer
Roscius
Hancock privateer captured by Rainbow in early action
Admiralty news from Gloucester House and Portsmouth detail British naval moves amid American conflict. Reports claim Hancock privateer fell to Rainbow and Fox may have assisted. Dispatches mention Prime Minister and officers being recalled, Ludicrous divorce rumors, a wedding turning sour, and fleets from Jamaica and Leeward Islands arriving. Also notes Worcester ship docking, a letter from Lady Gage transport, and a fatal carriage accident in St Giles. Mrs Drives dies at Hammersmith after illness.
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Admiralty Office
Hancock
Lockhart
America
Gloucester House
Jones
New York
Peere Williame
Worey
Earl of Huntington
Spain
Luney
Cape
Jamaica
Leeward Islands
Fas
Worcester
Robinson
Portmouth Harbour
Lady Gage
Portsmouth
London
Deal
Downs
Trident
Drake
Eleanor and Mary
St.Giles’s
Middlesex Hospital
Hammers ‘Finjth
Drives
Carlisle Races and Local Notices Highlighted
Carlisle races at Aug 12 feature five year olds in main plate with Vernetian leading, Howard and Bethell entries dominate steeple and flat events. also lists purses, feret, and other horses with owners Mr Bethell Mr Crofiesita and Lord Carlisle. Public notices warn of a missing rider near Fleet Street and report deaths and obituaries in the area.
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St Year Olda
J. Lowther
Horfe
Ajax
Cartaté
Mr. Bethell
Tork
Lord March’s Bay
Slim
Squirrel
Harvey
Brown
Mateh
Showdent
Thorfe
H. F
Cole
Stapelton
C. Sedley
Bethell
Magnaia
Peirie
Gimcrack
Hutton
Northumberland
Crofiesita
Marwick Ball
Ir “Wentworth
Ji-S. Barry
I Matcien
Mr. Fenwick
Carlisle
J. Pennymian
Vernetian
Howard
Wm. Pearson
Cumberland
Jenny
Dipke of Portland
Lord Eglintoun
Atkinond
Virgin
Lord Carlisle
A. Storer
Cy Howard
Nanny
L. Glib Horfe
Blersith
Shafto
Berfe
Thojatis
Adddsies
Wilkes
Haymarket
Fodafn
Palmer
Henderson
Thomas Hitchell Lee
Eig
Lympston
Exeter
Sarah Jer‘Vis
Jervis
Devizes
Fleet-street
Fulham
Macrabie
Merly
Bread-street
Cheapide
William Ashburner
Olney
Buckinghamshire
India
South Sea
Idittorg
du Miller
London Mercury
Garrick
Flamleer
J. Millex
Old Bailey
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Prinser
London Evening. Post
Feabe
London Evening Post
Franckforts
Ameriquaine
France
Stenrichiffent
Cruauté
Pompagne
Amerique
la France
N’oublica Jamais
London Evening
A. B
Lord N
SoniLoguy
The
Het
Holland
Spaim
Dunkirk
Britain
England
London Everting Pot
London Evening Polk
Rosérus
Colman’ Treasery
Consol
Bonce-Ts
Pr Navy and Victualling Duis
Fohn Cartwright
Great Britain
J. Almon
Burlington
House
Piccadilly
Francis Calvert
Theobald
Seward
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