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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 14, 1779

Page

2

Proclamation for a Public Fast in England and Wales

The London Gazette reports a proclamation from the king calling a public fast on Friday February 7 next across England Wales and Berwick to seek divine blessing and pardon for armed conflict in North America. It instructs clergy to lead prayers in churches and directs bishops to prepare a suitable form of prayer for use in worship.

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Preamble on Five Million Life Annuities Laid by King at Versailles

Preamble from November 1779 records King of France informing Parliament of plans to raise five million life annuities with ten percent rates on single lives and varied rates for multi-life portfolios. It notes wartime expenses and the need for new resources to support ongoing conflicts and royal finances. The document reflects royal justification for taxes and public funding amid war.

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Probing the Nations Debt and War Aid Debate

A fragmentary royal or governmental debate discusses imposed loans and interest, security considerations, and the willingness of subjects to sacrifice for the state. It notes that immediate measures may be postponed, with confidence the populace will aid when needed, highlighting loyalty to the sovereign and readiness to contribute to national glory.

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A fragmentary OCR line provides sparse readable items, with no clear event, names, or locations. The text lacks a complete sentence or identifiable subjects, making a meaningful headline or summary impossible from the available material.

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