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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 19, 1760
Page
1
The piece urges gratitude to Liberty supporters and readers, noting the London Evening-Post will be circulated by General Post Office clerks. It pledges steady adherence to constitutional principles and public trust, thanking friends of liberty for continued countenance.
Boston dispatch notes returning English prisoners from Montreal after exchange and describes conditions for officers and townsfolk. It details Major Grant and Major Lewis, the Quebec surrender, and depictions of Montcalm’s death, St. John’s Island defenses, and harvest provisioning by the French. Also covers Governor Lyttleton's Cherokee campaign ending in peace and captures of French vessels, with assorted local notices and marriages.
The document lists Colonels of Marines at established Headquarters including Portsraouth Sir Piercy Brett Plymouth the Hon Augustin Keppel Chatham The Right Hon Richard Viscount Howe and records bankrupts St Martin s in the Fields vintner John Lee formerly Edinburgh late Bath Chapman Walter Harrison Kentith Town Middlesex baker.
Victualling-Office announces a public tender on March 19 next at noon for brine salt. Bidders may view contract terms at the Secretary's Office or request details from the Collector of customs at Liverpool or the Salt Duties Collector at Middlewich Cheshire.
A Portsmouth mail bag was stolen by a highwayman near Kensington Gravel-Pits between two and three this morning. The robber is described as five eight to nine, middle aged, blue surtout coat, mounted on a large brown gelding. A reward of 200 pounds is offered for the apprehension or conviction of the culprit, plus royal pardon on conviction. Officers urge notices of any drafts or notes sent to Portsmouth to prevent loss.
A Middlesex and Westminster county committee announces a recruitment meeting at St Alban's Tavern on Sept 29 to enlist landmen for service in his Majesty's forces. A bounty of five guineas is offered upon enlistment, with terms of not leaving Britain and discharge after three years or at war end.
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