Debating the British Constitution and Burgoyne's Position
A letter to the Printer critiques General Burgoyne and ministerial policy, arguing against the notion of unlimited crown and Parliament power. It defends colonial rights, cites Locke, condemns taxation without consent, and warns that real reform requires genuine balance between empire parts and local legislatures. The piece condemns corruption, praises the Revolution, and notes potential American resources amid ongoing disputes.
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Wath Salle
Fily
Burgoyne
Lee
Ireland
Harr
Great Britain
British Empire
America
Massachusetts Bay
Mr. Locke
Boston
Charles
James
Bute
Sc. J
Charles the First
Esau
English Gazette and the America War Rumors
A London Evening Post fragment accuses authorities of hiding truth about American forces. It cites parliamentary votes and grants from 1756 to 1761, naming figures for rewards to colonies and relief to Carolinians Virginians and Sir William Johnson, casting doubt on current leadership and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Col
George Jr
Geo. II
North America
William Johnson
Fragmentary Historic Debate On Scottish Rebellion Attitudes
Fragmentary OCR text shows a debate about English and Scottish conduct, with references to virtuous Scots, councils provoked to extremes, rebels, and confiscation of estates. The passage is garbled but centers on political tension between England and Scotland and punitive measures against rebels.
British Letters Describe War News and Emigration Movements
The excerpt reports on British military and political matters including officers retiring to join regiments bound for America, Irish Catholic recruits, and parliamentary dealings. It notes Halifax and Carolina reports, Spanish casualties against Algerines, and critique of ministers for relying on precedents. It also mentions forgery discoveries, port arrivals, naval store exports, and local urban improvements in Edinburgh with tolls to fund a new bridge.
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Nui
Shaw
Bargilona
Spain
O’reihy
Chatham
William Handheld
Lfq
38Th Regiment of Foot
Holland
Norfolk
Suffolk
John Jenner
Ferns College
Cambridge
All Saints
Wales
Martin Kayk van Mierop
Kentish Town
John Brown
Edinburgh
Satna
Nicholson’s Street
Invergordon Castle
Rossthire
Gordon
Invergordon
State Lottery Offices Advertise Shares and Prizes
State Lottery offices at Charing-Cross near Northumberland House and Change Alley next Baker's Coffee House offer tickets with a large number of chances, promising one third savings on purchases and full cash prizes with no deductions. They claim security from long experience, begin drawing November 13, and offer life insurances and annuities with favorable terms and quick money upon application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE E and Co’s
Charing-Crofs
Northumberland-House
Change-atley
Baker's
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London
London Evening
Cotch
Gage
France
London Evening Pott
Jane Butterfield
Sidney Stafford Smythe
His Majesty's Court of Exchequer
Croydon
Surry
William Scawen
J. Gurney
W. Blnchard
W.owen
G. Kearfly
Ocober
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
England
Burtington
Piccad Ly
Bolton
Thomas Dawson
Middlesex
London Hospitals
Elmsley
Strand
Johnson
St. Paul's Churchyard
Postscript
Scotland
Ghiga
Cape Fare
Kintyre
Knapdale
Argyle
Portmouth
Acteon
Atkins
Spithead
Clark
Plymouth
Friendship
Steincliff
Danezidle
Liverpool
Elizabeth
Lezar
Havre de Grace
Marseilles
William
John
Stephens
Penzance
Roach
Dungarven
Dorothy
Moody
Sunderland
Thomas
Syed
St. Sebastian
Neptune
Pyne
Cork
Drury Lane Theatre
Basingstoke
Balguy
Wincheser
Duncan
South Warmboroveh
T. Cadell
Je Jonnson
St. Paul's Churen Yard
C. Dilly
Dee, Pouluy
Church of England
Ddhop
Winchester
Luke Septigtay
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