Printer of the London Evening Pott Statement on Admiralty Authority
A London Evening Post letter argues that Admiralty Board members should be legally restrained from commanding ships. It claims they are too influenced by the Board and view themselves as masters rather than servants to a Commander in Chief. The writer cites board appointments as encouraging disobedience to orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Admiralty
Biv
Sir Hugh Pal
Hugh
Cace
Chace
Sir Hugh
Blue
Thail
Fe the Printer and the Painter Stir Public Interest
A London Evening Post letter mocks Hemmy Tavitcher as he aims to mislead the public with a new painter figure. It warns readers they will not be drawn from urgent concerns and asserts Emmy Feamy Bim Alf is central to exposing his frauds and embezzlements at Greenwich Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemmy Tavitcher
Emmy
Groundless charge of American prisoners at Mill Prison
In a letter signed Humanitas published Saturday the 6th, it claimed American prisoners at Mill Prison were driven to eat a dog’s heart and lungs, then the carcase. Plymouth agent Mr Heath states he never heard of such events and calls the story groundless. The relief committee vows truth and humanity, warning against cruelty any falsehoods. By order of the committee. T. Boddington, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humanitas
Mill Prison
Plymouth
Mr. Heath
Committee For Relief
T. Boddington
Dispute Over Admiral Keppel Charge and Rivalry
Postscript defends Admiral Keppel against a charged accusation by Sir Hugh Palliser. It argues the charge is forged by envy and malice, detailing alleged misreadings of fleet dispersal, line handling, and signals, and asserts Keppel acted to defeat the French and disentangle interior treachery.
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Keppel
Hugh Pallifer
Pigot
Envy
Walice
Epinare
Acord
Cate
Hugh
Ruttapsin
Mahomet
Dudge
Vichy
Chace
Che
Digby
Ma‘tee
France
Admiral Keppel acquittal rumor spurs public show of relief
An 18th century scene unfolds as rumors swirl that Admiral Keppel may be acquitted. Citizens anticipate illumination of the Mansion House and Monument in celebration while London’s streets fill with talk of courtship, prayer, and political satire. Ship news, bank stock quotations, and local deaths pepper the crowded page.
Contance Demonstrative of Innocence and Accusers’ Guilt
The passage laments a delay of five months before any accusation is acted on and accuses the accusers of using deception and power to condemn the brave and virtuous Commander, portraying innocence and unwarranted blame.
John Parker Esq Walter EG 7 Ow
John Parker Esq is mentioned in a fragmentary notice alongside names and positions. The readable portion hints at a legal or property context with references to individuals and a location. The text is incomplete regarding actions, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parker, Esq
Walter, EG
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London Evening Pott
London ‘Evening Por
Greenwich Hospital
Sandy Hok
Lord Howe
Toulon
America
Lordshi
England
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Pantheon
B Wilson
F.R.S
J. Neurfe
S.rand
Queen' 3
Arms Tavern
St. Paul's Church-yard
Buckinghamshire Society
Viscount Mahon
William Coles
Bay
Postscript
London Evening Post
Lon Bon
Hugh Palliser
Portisicum
Ord Suffolk
Lord Sandwich
Sudnees
Akit
Lor Mansfeld
Captain Hood
High Ton
Admiral Keppel
Patrick, Tinman
Bishop Gace-Street
Deal
Brutus
Downs
Buffalo
Bienfaisant
Chatham
Hird
Fortune
Cabo
Bury
Expedition
Wells
Resolution
Wind S. W
Jersey
Waterford
Kirkstall Abbey
Leeds
Warden
Blake
Fleet Market
Robert Vaughan
Kilnrea
Holderness
Yorkshire
India
Royal
New Navy
Devonshire
Star and Garter
Pall-mall
Edmund Bastard
Robert Harding
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