Ministers and Canadians war talk on St John’s siege
A letter criticizes ministerial reports from Canada and the siege of St Johns. It argues General Montgomery’s 5000 troops surrounded the fort, Quebec may fall, and Carleton and Maclane failed to relieve the garrison. The author warns England risks trade loss and liberty if policies continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Carleton
Maclene
St. John’s
Maclane
St. John's
Col. Arnold
Canada
Montgomery
Montreal
Tizans
America
England
West India merchants meet amid alarms over Parliament bill
A large assembly at the London Tavern discusses the colonial crisis as a bill threatening trade and famine in the West Indies is debated in Parliament. Committee plans aim to represent planters and London merchants, with petitions to the Commons and urgent warnings of broad colonial ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioncon Javern
Nova Scotia
Canada
Floridas
Nova Zembia
Edwards
Walker
West Indies
Britain
America
Great Britain
London
Besston Lore, Esq
Wes India Islands
House of Commons
Alderman Oliver
West India Islands
Bristol
Liverpool
Virginia
Clinton
Boston
Avpress to Canadians condemns treachery and loyalty lapse
A scolding yet moralizing address blasts Canadians for disloyalty and religious freedom claims, invoking divine punishment for treason. It notes loyalist leaders and clergy forming grenadiers, ships on stocks, prize drawings at Guildhall, and social notices including a charity ball and financial market quotes, all within a disparate 18th century miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hampshire
Great Britain
Grenadiers
Hoadley
Butler
Balguy
Guildhall
CANADIANS ADDRESS KING IN A LETTER OF LOYALTY
An 18th century missive signed by Canadians urges subjects under British rule to reject dangerous counsels, trust the King, and seek clemency. The epistle emphasizes gratitude for peace and possessions, warns against harm, and appeals to divine guidance to restore loyalty before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Bengal
East-Indies
Hastings
Unfon East Indiaman
Quebec
Carleton
Canada
Israel
Great Britain
An Appeal to the Printer Over Colonial Reconciliation
A letter condemns Doctor Tucker and Lord M d for false premises in pam phlets urging subjugation of the colonies. It praises VALENS for reasoned critique, asserts reconciliation is possible and desired, and urges peace despite inflammatory writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alens
Doctor Tucker
Cain
M d
Dr. Tucker
Wilkes
Valens
England
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