Public dispute over Pomfret lordship and Captain Gray
An open letter defends Lord Pomfret against murder and principle charges amid a bitter feud with Captain Gray. The writer claims Pomfret showed courage in a barroom clash, cites prior debts repaid, and argues the Earl acted with honor. The piece attacks a rival writer and promises further exposure if provoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Gray
Gray
Leicester-fields
Captain Gray
Lord Sempster
Griy
Tordhip
Printer
Trinter
Pomfret
Letter taunts JOHN SMITH over writing ability and secretary proxy
The London Evening Post prints a sharp personal missive to John Smith. The writer praises a secretary chosen by a lord mayor’s chaplain while criticizing Smith’s literary talents. The tone attacks style and claims imposture in the recipient’s work.
A Proposal to Curb Crime by Slavery and Workhouses
A London Evening Post letter argues England’s criminals stem from idle lives and urges severe penalties. It praises English liberty yet calls for a state plan to use punishment, public works, and slavery for the worst offenders to deter crime and reform society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
Old Bailey
Notice of Potential High Tide in February With Thames Rise
A letter to the printer warns that from the 18th to the 21st of February one tide will flow higher than ordinary, especially if easterly winds prevail. It urges publication to alert those at risk to prevent damage along the Thames.
Epigram to Lord Mansfield on reading Junius
A London Evening Post note to Lord LambeTon on Junius reads as a compliment. The verse contrasts the historian of Henrys age with present times and praises the patriot statesman. It suggests the grave historian becomes a poet, and laments poets praising the worst of men.
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London
Pott
Lord Lam—letton
Lord Mansfield
Junius
Henry
Troth
L—l—ton
Present State of England and Europe in New Volume
A price laden notice discusses a new publication on England's politics arts manners and literature including crown influence nobility patriotism and trade. It covers European state of affairs warfare population and agriculture with topics on the Rufsians Turks and global empire. Printed for J Almon Piccadilly.
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Price
England
Times
Dunland
Engla
J. Almon
Piccadilly
Ditto
Burlington-house
Considerations on India Affairs Bengal and dependencies
Publication details a volume titled Considerations on India Affairs by William Bolts merchant and alderman. It notes a map from actual surveys and lists printers and booksellers in London and Calcutta outlets including J Almon P Elmsey Richardson Urquhar Jefferies with locations Piccadilly Strand Royal Exchange St Martin's Lane.
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India
Bengal
William Bolts
Hon
Mayor's Court
Calcutta
J. Almon
Piccadilly
P. Elmsey
Strand
Richardson and Urquhar
Royal Exchange
London News 1772 Common Hall Refusal and Political Moves
London reports detail a meeting of liverymen at Half Moon Tavern Cheapside to receive Lord Mayor’s answer refusing a common hall. The piece notes Ireland revenue officials, a planned Commons petition to shorten Parliament terms, royal messages about the Duke of Cumberland marriage, and a petition to fix councilman qualification at three thousand pounds. It mentions Duchess of Richmond accepting a ceremonial train and Oxford University resisting Bleriptbatthe? correcting.
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London
Half Moon Tavern
Cheapside
Lord Maor
Sawbidge
House of Commons
Commissioners of Revenue
Ireland
Commons of Ireland
House of Lords
Duke of Cumberland
Princess of Brunswick
Shea
Duchess of Richmond
Duchess of Grafton
Monda
University of Oxford
Minutes of Two Hovwsts February 11 1772
Royal assent given by commission to corn and irith provisions. House debates ways and means. Dissolution of Lord Ligonier marriage and remarriage. Adjourned to Monday. Budget 136,416 pounds for Parliament supply. Marine forces regulation bills and mutiny penalties debated. Elections for Cambridge and Warwick discussed. motions withdrawn. True Briton East-Indiaman crew paid. Amid local Parisian crime reports and fires, highway robbery, and deaths noted including Mr. Shrimpton and Mr. Wiggin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Soam Jennings
Warwick
Lord Greville
Bengal
East India House
Oxford-street
Deétor’s
Whitechapel
Wir. Saunder’s
Bell-yard
Foster-lane
Fish-street-hill
Blackland’s
Chelsea
Shrimpton
Mark Lang
Miss Innocent
Bromley
Kent
Teeg
Neay
Bortmanfquare
Powley Dennis
Elgin
BBC
Cambwidge
Thomas Wunford
Tavistoee Bay
Cormibes
England
Otson
Fe’nnight
Eemas Swinburn
Edward’Guimburn
Capheator
University Statute Repeal Debate and Royal News
Debates over Cambridge statutes and degree prescriptions. Jenkinson and Wedderburne argue for or against legislative repeal, with Parliament likely to act. Duke of Cumberland arrives from Windsor, meetings with Queen's Palace, then returns. Earl Marshal orders mourning and public sentiment shifts to deep mourning. Half pay soon to be issued after money bills pass. Treasury and Trade Board meetings scheduled. Navy beef and pork prices for past twenty-one years to be audited.
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Cambridge
House of Commons
Jenkinson
Wedderburne
Duke of Cumberland
Windsor
Princess of Brunswick
Pall-mall
Queen’s
Board of Treasury
Cockpit
Whitehall
Board of Trade
Commissioners of the Navy
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London’ Evening Pott
Acta
Qld Bailey
Pramnar
Joan Surts
Aene Felix
The
London Evening Post
John Smith
John
Stella Abucer
Our
Eng
Partons
Postscript
Livery of
Lord §S
the Commons
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