State of affairs in America and Quebec siege details
Postscript reports on colonial tensions with Montgomery and Carleton near St Johns and Quebec. British forces sketch plans to relieve the siege, with Arnold approaching Quebec and provisions tight in Canada. Other items note storms at Lisbon, ships lost on the Tagus, and multiple lottery prizes and local deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Carolinas
Europe
Virginia
Maryland
Philadelphia
New York
Tryon
Boston
Canada
St. John’s
Montgomery
New-York
Connecticut
Mjor Preston
Carlton
Mr. Maclane
Montreal
Guy Johnson, Esq
England
General Burgoyne
Lisbon
Tagus
Lord Grantham
Madrid
Spanish West Indies
Botton
Downs
Polly
Ayre
King George
Kelly
Marquis of
Rockingham
Bowmen
Saville
Brown
Nancy
Wilson
Emanuel
Spencer
Earl of Orford
Fryman
Thomson
Jerrell
Union
Wallace
Myrtle
Burton
Captain Lirzee
Newfoundland
Cadiz
Portsmouth
Robert Chalmers
A Friend to the Navy Attacks Admiralty Marshaled Manning
A letter to the printer criticizes Lord Sandwich and Admiralty policy arguing desertion rose from guardship confinement and deducted bounty pay. It claims seamen faced forced enlistment failures and penniless discharge after arming and bounty schemes, depicting harsh naval practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Lord Sandwich
Mediterranean
Portmouth
Plymouth
Navy
Epigram on the Hun Tingdon Address by G Woombeel
In the London Evening Post an epigram mocks the presentation of the Hun Tingdon Address by G Woombeel E/9. The verse questions the plea and labor of blood to soul and notes opposing views. The piece portrays a brisk partisan wit with a harsh line on contra positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
G. Woombeel
Right to bind the Colonies deemed treasonous by REGULUS
The letter questions Parliament claim of unlimited power under the Declaratory Bill after repealing the Stamp Act. It calls the bill tyrannical, dangerous, and a root of tyranny, urging immediate repeal and warning of constitutional limits on Parliament. REGULUS signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Fehxson
Addressing Opposition on Measures Against America in London
The printers note feeble support for Alderman Oliver's motion urging the monarch to learn who advised current measures against America. The piece calls party unity for constitutional acts, condemns the Junto, and urges opposition to both plant supplies and policies. It mentions destruction of the university address list and previews next issue with stock prices and lottery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.iver
America
Oliver
Mr. Anybody
England
Ireland
Authenticity Assured for Two Letter Collections
The public may be assured of the authenticity of both the above collections. It is also necessary to observe that except two letters which originally appeared in these volumes, they are totally different from Mrs. Medal's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medal
Norton
Goldei Square
London
Leith
Aya
Shore
Tam
Robert
John North
John Norton
Noro Yy
J. Smith
Pater-neiter Rav
Blyth
Bo -Kselier
Finch-lane
Cornhill
G. Ly
Boukeller
Petter-lane
Pleet-street
Q. Stack
Bull
Head-court
Newaute-street
Extradsyur
Robbery of Mail Port Boy Near Shoreham
A port boy delivering mail near Shoreham was attacked and robbed at midnight on December 3. A tall thin robber wore a belted frock coat and round hat. bags with letters from Huflemere Petworth Arundel and Steyning were taken. Rewards total up to 200 pounds for the capture and conviction, with a royal pardon for the confederate if he assists. By command of the Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teyniog Aed
Shoreham
Geringham
Old Shorenas
Troy
Shoreways
Brighthelmstone
Huflemere
Petworth
Parliame
View of Schemes Respecting America and British Dignity
This day was published price 1s. A VIEW of the several SCHEMES with respect to AMERICA and their comparative MEIZ in promoting the Dignity and Interest of GREAT BRITAIN. Printed for the Author and sold by W. Owen in Fleet Street and by all booksellers in town and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Great Britain
W. Owen
Fleetstreet
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Lon D.O.N
Congress
Law Department
Lord Manfield
R. Afton
Baron Smythe Ditto
Scotland
Stephen Penny
Jaft
Crediton
Devon
Chichester
Guildhall
Sherborn-lane
St. Mary Ab&church
Abchurch-lane
la Thursday
Grosvenor Street
Hemie
Amelia
St. Mary Magdalen’s
Southwark
William Jones
Lombardstreet
Bromfield
Stourbridge
Worcestershire
Field
Hart-street
Putney
Francis Allen
Blackman Street
Elizabeth Warrington
John Warrington
Walworth
Langley
Pacificus Iour
India
South Sea
Ditto Consol
Consol
Pr. Navy
Etters
Yorick
Eliza
G. Kearfly
S Rjrant's Inn
Fleet Street
T. Evins
York Buildings
Strand
J. Johnson
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Sterne
LAW of Liberty
J.J. Zubly
Savannah
Georgia
Philadephia
J. Almon
Burnington House
Piccadilly
Aclind
Lyttelin
Joly Cavendish
James Lowther
Wilkes
Adana Ferzuffon
Johnstone
George Rice
Lord Stanley
Temple Luttrell
Conwy
George Germaine
Capt. Luttrell
Col. Bare
Lord Barringson
Wedderburne
Burke
Fox
Lord North
Danning
Nova Sco
Mr. Hartley
Fields
M. W. Busey
Cornwall
Ltd
Advocate of
Gov. Johnstone
Charles Mellith
C. F. Chiper
Paternotter Row
China
Confucius
C. Dilly
J. Robb
J. Walter
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