Prose on American War and British Missteps in 1775-7
A London Evening Post rider recounts reflections on the American war, criticizing ministers for ignorance and predicting failure. It argues the 1777 campaign through Albany is impractical, cites Burgoyne’s fate, and warns that Britain is defeated by inexperience and political misjudgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miller
America
Sander
Missisippi
St. Lawrence
West Indies
Boston
Congress
Lord North
Alama
Botton
Howe
George Fill
Canada
Albany
Washington
Jerseys
Philadelphia
Three Kingdoms
Great Britain
Thad
Lord Gerthaine
Lake Champlain
Ticonderoiga
William
Edward
Stephen
Mobané
Fou
Europe
Burgoyne
Connecticut River
New England
George Germain
Plains of
Minden
England
Quebec
Mansfield
Arnold
Gates
Worthington
Arrival of Dutch mail reports delayed passports halting troops
A Dutch mail from Colong December 5 notes that Heflé-Hanau and Anspach troops bound for America halted or retreated after leaving Holland. The cause, it is pretended, is the delay of passports they expelled, not yet arrived. Anspach troops remain at Bendorff near Neawis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologn
Heflé-Hanau
Anspach
America
Holand
Arispach
Bendorff
Neawis
Gland
Tedia
New England
Boston
Brockburn
Gosport
Forton
Guildhall
St. Omer’s
Catherine Weston
Philadelphia
General Howe
Newport
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Henry the Fourth
Covent Garden
Percy
Britain Faces War Push Amid Coalition Faction Strife
London reports reveal private Cabinet discussions led by the Earl of Bute to prosecute the war fully, opposing attempts to abandon employment ties. The piece cites Canadian regiments, troop movements, and fleet actions, with letters from naval officers describing fortifications, defeats, and strategic recalls. It also notes public reactions, local civic events, prize drawings, and theatrical listings reflecting wartime mood.
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Earl of Bute
Faéion
Canada
M’lean
Ticonderoga
Powell
Carlton
St. John’s
Quebec
Somerset
Mud Fort
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mud Island
New-York
Auction of Horses and Carriages at Tattersall's sale
An auction notice from 1797 announces Tattersall’s winter sales with two weekly auctions at Carlisle House. Mondays for bred horses hunters hacks and Thursday for carriages coach horses hunters and hacks. Buyers and sellers advised to list bidders in advance to avoid duties. Also mentions careful handling of horses at Gotham Street and Greek Street approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spence
Temple Luttrell
House of Common
Veritas
TRUTH
Consol
India
Canada
Alice
Hydeopark
Bonday
Saap
Royton
É&C
Tattersall
Mn Tattersall
Ture
Hyde-Park
Orion
Bosphorus
Orrion
Evelyn
Hampshire
Harley
Sursy
Archer
Aldridge
Aragng
Stump
Sedbury
Marmaduke Wyvil
Scarborough
Carraway
Haurtboy
Brimmer
Soho Square
Greek Street
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Postscript
Holland
Scotty Sea
Bishopsgate-street
Alderman Wilkes
Wellings
SUN
Bank-street
Cornhill
Royal Exchange
Fice
Craig’s Court
Charing Cross
Office of Ordnance
Tower
Carlisle-House
Faxitts
Alexander the Great
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