England in peril as Americans urged to desert
A London Evening Post piece questions the justice of the American war, comparing it to tyranny and urging concern for sailors and soldiers. It condemns ministers and a certain Junto, debates deserters aiding America, and warns England stands on the edge of ruin with France and Spain forming a dangerous concord. The piece ends with a note that the discussion is continued next issue.
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Quebec
Seatac
England
Ireland
Scotland
Nerica Gratis
Spain
Felts
Ord Chatham
Lord Camden
Lord Efingham
London
Old England
Croyez
Ligue
Amerique
France
London Evening Post notes on recruiting schemes in county
A letter from the Printer of the London Evening Post condemns efforts to recruit by enticing marksmen with money and drink. The piece cites a High Sheriff with militia and a local officer offering bounties to ordinary men to join London Lenox’s regiment, calling the act an affront to liberty and questioning its authority and legality in the context of the war with America and Britain’s enemies.
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pAmfrica
Britain
France
Spain
L. Lenox
Duke of Richmond
Amterdam
Hanover
de Scheiter
Great Britain
England
America
Balambangan
India
Laboad
Ba'ambangan
Dar
Price
Miller
Navy
Army
Wilkites Defend Liberty Against Tyrant Ministers
The text cites Wilkites defending freedom against tyrant ministers. It praises the serjeant and Wilkites for their invincible abhorrence of oppression and loyalty to a man whose services to liberty earn gratitude from Englishmen. The passage contrasts perceived disloyalty with genuine noble character and steadfast attachment to liberty.
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Friends of Freedom
A 1776 London plea on Chamberlains and liberty
The London Evening Pot letters appeal to Liverymen arguing Chamberlains must serve the City, warn against corrupt electors, and urge independence from ministerial influence. They critique Aldermen Wilkes and Hopkins, compare Harley to past leaders, and warn of financial peril to the nation and city. Dated 22 Feb 1776, signed J. Massie.
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London
Liverymen of London
Alderman Wilkes
Chamberlain
Alderman Hopkins
Wilkes
Hopkins
Francis Wronghead
Luke Staveley
John Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
John Wilkes
Harry
Queen Anné
Harley
J. Massie
Lines on British ministers and American war cruelty
A London Evening Post reader urges rulers to reflect on brutal acts against American subjects. The letter laments internal conflicts among Britons, condemns ministers and factions, and condemns killing and massacre as unholy. It calls for peace and unity among all men.
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Jines
Milton
America
Proceedings of the Continental Congress Published in Philadelphia
The Journal of the Proceedings of the Continental Congress held at Philadelphia in 17475 was published by order of the Congress. Philadelphia printed in London by J. Almon and distributed by Sewell, Bew, and Williams in Cornhill, Paternosterrow, and Fleet Street.
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Philadelphia
London
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. “Sewell
Cornhill
J. Bew
Pater Nesterrow
J. Williams
Fleet-street
Poll results and news from Cleves to Wilkes at Guildhall
Postscript reports three o’clock poll results for Chamberlain of the City with Alderman Wilkes 1137 Hopkins 1456. The issue mentions Congress staffing by government and Americans, a Jew arrested near Cleves for forging banknotes, and Prussian-Dutch legal actions. It covers military recruitment, troop movements, Balambangan affairs, and economic notes, including stock prices, food costs, and a Wilkes speech at Ironmongers Hall.
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Guildhall
Chamberlain
Wilkes
Hopkins
Congress
Cleves
Calar
Hague
England
Klingenberg
Bank of England
Foot Guards
Faol
Wilson
Burh
Mr. Waites
Ironmongers Hall
Alterman Alsop
Alderman Tropkins
Aldermen
Society of Free Britons
Star Tavern
Dottor Commons
Kent
Leadenhall Market
Fleet-street
Marlow
Jane Marlow
Gawcutt
Kitty Goode
Mr. Goode
Buckingham
Caspar Schombart
Princes-street
Lothbury
James Sutton
Isleworth
William Wright
Lull
Sarah Lambert
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