Weighing the Nation in a Coming War With France
A dispassionate address argues that Britain faces a dire crisis as America erodes, and a looming war with France threatens the empire. It questions royal privilege in danger, condemns tariffs on colonies, and warns Parliament of looming fiscal and political ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efery Baton
Wii
Hlofek
British Empire
Ugali
Lo&og
Eerald
Britannia
America
Imperial
France
A Patriot’s Address to Britain Over War and Peace
The text argues against continuing war against France and insists Britain must honor its ally. It asserts the American cause benefits from French aid, condemns attacking a friend, and warns against misusing force. It urges peace with France while supporting ally and warns Admiral Keppel’s precarious status.
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Colonis
America
Feds
Great Britain
France
Congress
Keppil
Caution on the Public in London Evening Post
The piece criticizes ministerial misreporting and propaganda in Gazette items. It warns readers to distrust official captures and engagements while accusing Tory planners and Scotch counsellors of keeping patriotism asleep to push despicable policies. The text cites Spain, France, and the Duke of Chartres to question war aims.
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America
Spain
Pacific
France
Chartres
Quadron
Mail From Flanders Reports Naval Reprisals
Postscript notes arrival of mail from Paris August 15. A ball of five and a half ounces was pulled from Count Duchaffault. Reports say Prince will face the Duke de Chartres on board la Couronne. M. de la Motte Piquet to command a Toulon division. Four English prizes brought into port in reprisals. cargo of the English ship taken by Chevalier de Fabry valued at 64,000 pounds sterling.
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Flanders
Paris
Chevalier de Fabry
Letter to the Printer on the Duenna’s Bristol reception
A Bristol letter criticizes the Duenna’s reception at a local theatre. The writer questions Bristol audiences and Sheridan's acclaim, noting Londoners’ prior enthusiasm and calling for confirmation from the Printer of the London Evening Post. The missive defends the drama’s merit and reflects contemporary theatrical debate.
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Bristol
Printer
Sheridan
Itj
Unclear Passage Cites Theatres And Print Promises
Fragmented OCR note critiques Mr Harris and Mr Sheridan, contrasting merit and risk. It mentions engagements with country theatres, warns against printing certain pieces, and notes that fame cannot be commanded without direct oversight. The excerpt reflects tensions between authors and managers over print and performance.
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Reece
Ss Fag
Fudge
Haris
Harris
Sheridan
Decline of Empires and The Angels Weep Over Glory
A dense verse fragment ponders England's fading glory and the cost of national decline. It invokes Gibbon and compares political figures to fallen angels, warning against propping up hollow thrones and the futility of endless world conquest. The poet rails at knaves and contemplates empires doomed by overreaching ambition.
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Gibbon
Hell
Air
Walpole
Pelham
Dunk
Villiers
Twitcher
British naval reports and political notices from London
Extract from Portmouth dated August 24 describes the Bermudan sloop William with tobacco and oxen, Byron’s fleet actions near New York, and Keppel’s division. It notes General Lee’s acquittal, Clinton’s retreat maneuvers, and Duke of Hamilton’s potential resignation. Also public notices on bread price, impressment desertions, New York death reports, theatre entertainments, and stock quotations.
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Portmouth
William
Princess Ruyal
Nasemith
Admiral Byron
New York
Invincible
Suecour
Lord Howe
Monsieur D’estaing
Chaloner Ogle
Keppel
Plymouth
Lee
America
Thirtien
Monckton
Duke of Hamilton
St. James’s
Jerseys
Clinton
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London Evening Post
Postscript
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England
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Dunkirk
Hart
Scotland
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Berwick
Jardine
Leeward Island
Glasgow
Clyde
Casfandra
Kinnier
St. Kitt’s
Somerset House
Strand
Thames
Lieut
Van
Frotter, Sun, Esq
Frith-treet
Soho
Meynck
Meyrick
Parliament-street
Westminster Bridge
Consol
Pegth Bank
India
Navy Assurance
Italy
Usly
W. Bayley
Gockspur Rreet
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
Civet Cet
Rose
New Rord-street
John Grosvenor
Chaney Lane
Melborn
J. Price
Leadenhall Street
Brice
the Bottie
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