Persuasive Appeal on Colonial Privateer Wealth and Public Service
A letter from Brito-Americanus urges the British to recognize the broad benefits of colonial ventures. It argues that merchants, planters, naval officers, and civil servants accumulate wealth abroad and reinvest at home, strengthening Britain in war and peace. The writer presses Sir Tam, Middle-Temple, to advocate clear postwar expectations for colonial wealth and continued support from all social ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Tam
Middle-Temple
Tueslay
Brito-Americanus
Havannah news and European warfare summaries
Letters from Paris and Prague discuss English progress against the Havannah and Austro-Prussian actions. Reports claim English fleets surround the harbor, bombs seen, and Spanish resistance may cost blood. Other dispatches describe Prussian losses, Austrian boasts, and troop movements in Silesia and Pomerania.
Diseases and Casualties This Week and Stock Prices
This week reports diseases and fatalities with totals for males and females, including cases of dropsy fever convulsions and consumption as well as drownings and excess drinking. Burials total 49 males and 257 females, with overall burials 33 higher this week. Market notes list bank stock and India stock prices, with Consols, bonds, and Navy stocks showing various late eighteenth to early nineteenth century values.
Restitutions and conquests in the peace debate
In this Plain Dealer column, the writer argues against a dishonorable or hasty peace with France, contending Britain should not restore conquests but settle with neutral powers. He urges weighing colony values and expedition costs, proposing selective handing back and alliances to strengthen Britain. He suggests denying restitution for Martinico and Guadalupe while reshaping trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.ke
Thors
France
Britain
Greaest
Europe
Marigalanne
Sardinia
Great-Britain
House of Bourbon
Denmark
West Indies
Sweden
America
Martinico
Guadalupe
Senegal
Goree
Fragmentary Verse Passage From Old Ledger Text
Fragmentary OCR style verse mentions Oak, summer beauty, and a white arm or queen figure. Includes archaic phrases and unclear references to Vulcan and a Sea-born man, with disjointed lines and punctuation. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons beyond generic old terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly Smith
Observations on Newfoundland Garrison and St John’s Fall
A correspondent reports on the Newfoundland garrison, noting St John’s fell after a small force remained, Placencia’s defense, and the French threat. He cites letters and prophecies urging stronger holds, more troops, and a permanent naval presence to secure Newfoundland and its fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iscator
Grand Afferts
St. John’s
New York
Amherst
Placentia
Miicencia
John’s
Ors
Placenzia
Placenti
Foundland
England
Newfoundland
Thoms Cole
Newoundland
Queen Anne
Phecencia
Toast at county meeting sparks withdrawal of ninety gentlemen
A courtly toast at a neighboring county meeting drew 110 freeholders. Ninety attendees withdrew in protest, prompting the chairman to urge the toast’s target to inform the honored guest of his “success.” The Great Man toasted now holds the county’s standing toast. Surry-freet, Aug. 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maety
NiNery
Surry-freet
Dr Robert Walker Patent Genuine Aid Curative Elixir
A historical ad copy touts Dr Robert Walker's True Original Esuits Drops Elixir claiming cure all ills and restoration of vitality. The item markets a patent remedy with testimonials and sales pitch language typical of period health wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert. Walker
Keixin
Fleet-Lane
Old Batly
Corie
Mackinder
King- Street
D.triment
JJ. Wessels and Co. N.B
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J. Jackson
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Ladies Fair Guide
Vulcan
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