Political Critique of British Administration and War Policy
A vigorous critique attacks the British administration for cruelty and inefficacy in America. It argues ministers urge limited power while failing to subdue the colonies, cites General Howe and Burgoyne, laments civilian harm, and warns that English liberty endures only through American resistance. The piece foresees Britain becoming a French province if policy persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Howe
Fammer
Chesapeak Bay
Long’-Island
Lord George
Washington
S Tately
Digrace
Christiaity
St. James’s
Bni
Nero
Caligula
North
Mansfield
Germaiy
Suffolk
Sandwich
France
Atlantic
America
Raf
Indha
Jenkinson
A Briton’s Reproach to Lord Grenville on War and Policy
A sharply worded 18th century letter attacks Lord Grenville for wartime measures and colonial policy. The author accuses the government of fiscal ruin, mismanagement, and ignorance, urging accountability for actions undermining Britain’s standing in Europe and the Atlantic world. The writer assigns blame for policy failures to specific ministers and highlights fears over colonization and trade. References to generals and military leaders underline the critique of national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals of Englands
Ben
George Skylle
Zion
Europe
England
West India Islands
Intelligence Extraordinary. Tomahawk Fever Scourges Merchants
A dramatic warning describes American savagery spreading madness among traders in Manchétier Liverpool and other ports. Victims show insanity, frenzy, and violent dressing as soldiers while calling for blood and aid from Nature and God. Cautionary tale echoes in colonial fears of American forces and danger to the nation.
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Tumbers
Manchétier
Liverpool
Ketch Adverts New Year Reopening at the Axe Tower
An old notice from John Ketch announces the reopening of his engraving business on the first day of the new year. He will operate at the sign of the Axe Tower offering superior impressions and redrafted plates, with choicer works to be shown at Temple Bar. Interested buyers may hear of purchasers at the premises.
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Europe
Lilbet
Raowand
Lifax
Sterling
Goodwin Sands
Aadasky
Aumberg
Guildhall
Gr. Melle
Hagard and Co’s
Royal Exchange
Adam Drummond
Gardrum
Brandywine
Pentlemeri
Che
Somedy
Westminster School
Phedria
Ma Iermenp
Dodd
Teri
Wathen
Felton
Phias
Willis Berland
Chapman -and-Wilkindti
John Fielding
Ormsby
Upcher
Miss Ramey
John Ramey
Scratchy House
Countess of Home
Rachel Wedderburn
Alexander Wedderburn
Blackness
Scotland
Sheepshanks
Leeds
Carlisle
Sebrahm
Trinity Lane
Deputy Judd
Packer
Chan Cellor
Great Britain
Hett
London
Samuel
Penton
Atgarkirk
Alderchurch
Sutterton
Lincoln
Glories and miseries of Burgoyne campaign in America
Reports from Quebec detail heavy losses of the 21st 4th and 62nd regiments in the action of Oktober 9th with Brigadier Fraser and American forces leaving the 62nd with only 27 rank and file and three officers next day. Authority cites two thirds of the army killed or wounded. a Scots officer prepares to appeal to the King and Council. Burgoyne’s surrender prompts army redeployments toward Ticonderoga and Montreal. Murray to lead a new Scottish regiment for the King’s service in America.
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Quebec
Gth
Fraser
Baroqne
Gates
Burgoyte
Washington
Ticonderogas Fort Champlee
Montreal
Murray
Marquis de Tullibardin
Burgoyne
Old Field Officer and Lord Abingdon Speech Report
An old field officer is named as next, with Lord Abingdon delivering a speech. The document also lists stock prices including Bank stock in India mut. 164.1 opening, South Sea, old and new annuities, various per cent bonds, and India bonds. References to Navy, Victualling Bills, and scrip tickets appear among the financial items.
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Lord Abingdon
India
South Sea
Consol
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Nomingal Alegre Markes
The
London Evening Roft
Lg. Bord
St. Vuke
Aémpere
Sasweok
Beare
de. Arnold
Wities
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