Debates on the Royal prerogative and military power
The piece surveys parliamentary debates on royal control of quartering and stationing troops in peace, asserting the Crown’s constitutional prerogative. It contrasts peace-time army maintenance with a Parliament- consented force, and notes related financial and judicial provisions, storm-tossed weather reports, and notices of promotions, marriages, and deaths.
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Rome
Athens
Rob Rt
Thomas
Walhh
Belfast
Virginia
Reed
Godfrey East Indiaman
The
East India Company
Bay
Lynn
Middleton
Newcastle
Edinburgh
Portmouth
Point Bridge
Portsmouth
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Speech by Lord Chatham Opens Campaign in Tyranny War
In the House of Lords only two debates on American Affairs have occurred with few consequences beyond a ministry declaration of war. The author notes the importance of Lord Chatham’s remarkable speech and the political opening in what they call a ill-matched warfare against tyranny and oppression, against reason, liberty, and the spirit of freedom.
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Lord Chatham
House of Lords
America
Caftigatgue Anditgue
Yeverett
Paris
Prince of Conde
Marthal Turenne
Marhal Turenne
Ministry
Congress
Storetell
France
Gage
Debating Boston quelling and aPlan for Peace
Lord Chatham urges immediate removal of troops from Boston and a lawful compromise to end the quarrel, defending American rights and property while condemning ministerial coercion. Suffolk, Camden, and others argue for maintaining taxation and force, contrasting Congress temper with Parliament's hard line.
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Mitchell
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Lord Dartmouth
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Boston
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Lord Shelburne
Lord Camden
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