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London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Feb 08, 1776

Page

4

A Humble Plea to Stop the Ministry's Course

A fervent letter urges a political figure to mobilize public pressure against current government policy. The writer warns of ruin to Britain if the drive continues, asserts liberty as essential, and appeals for a vigorous, public response to safeguard the colonies and commerce. The tone is ardent, measured against the era’s display of patriotic rhetoric.

Great Britain

Battle at Great Bridge Brings Heavy Losses for British

Extract from Major Spotfwred's letter recounts a fierce dawn engagement at the Kmaftawortesei breastworks near Great Bridge. British troops held firm despite heavy fire, with Capt. Fordyce killed in action and Lieut. Batut captured. American forces claimed a decisive victory, taking several officers and many prisoners as they marched into Norfolk.

Blackburn Woodford Leslie Fordyce Grenadiers Batut Providence Cookiers Felows Patut Hoomes Lievenant Leftie Mr. Batut Col Carolina Vail Stephen Kemp’s Landing Norfolk Great Bridge Max. Calvert Doctor Campbell Matthew Phiipp Hamilton Gilmour Nansemond Princess Anne Eppes Col. Howe Eiiwe North Carolina Ridemen Campbell Fincalle Gibson West Augusta Morgan Alexander Ris Cape Fear Lord Dunmore West Indies Hampton Roz Philadelphia Wilmington Scrpion Fiip Boston Brunswick Fort Johnson Ile of Sky Scotland Hangman’s Point New Bern Virginia Howe Hte Hime

Quebec Taken Report Reaches Grounds of British Plan

A correspondent reports Quebec’s capture gaining ground hourly and claims the ministry holds the secret. If true, part of Britain’s strategy against America is thwarted, aiming Quebec as a grand army rendezvous. The cabinet is blamed for ignoring accident risks. Mr Lane did not receive the letters.

Quebec America Lane

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