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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 06, 1776
Page
4
A reader writer complains of sensational reports from the American front. He traces Fort Chartres and Fort Pitt destruction to policy and misrule, details Connolly’s rise at Williamsburgh, his Highland links, and Lord Dunmore’s plans to seize forts and recruit allies. The piece ends with Connolly’s capture and Dunmore’s dwindling influence.
A Virginia born American, Major Connolly, now in peril, is praised as enterprising and battle ready. The writer notes his misfortune benefits the Whigs and harms tyranny advocates, contrasting his potential impact on the American Congress with his indigence and unprincipled image.
Letters from Halifax reportedly state Quebec capitulated on December 27 without a shot fired. General Carleton and the garrison were captured, with 9900 stands of arms seized. The 72nd Regiment may be spared from marching to the St. Lawrence if true, countering alleged administrative cruelty.
A report from the era outlines Brunswickers in British pay and proposed command of Canada, a new Scotch sea-battalion forming, and transports arriving from Minorca and Boston. It also notes shortages in provisions, rising prices for meat and fat, and ministerial efforts to influence London city offices amid ongoing political contention.
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