Conclusion of a Well Wisher on American War and Punishment
A fragment debating the colonial war, condemning ministerial conduct, and urging repeal of acts since 1763. It questions punitive measures, potential civil strife, and whether independence or peace best restores rights. It cites figures like Cumberland Granby Beckford and warns of graft and tyranny in the Junta. It argues for reconciliation with America or else independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower-Hill
Duke of Cumberland
Marquis of
Granby
Beckford
Charles
Senate
Lords
Commons
America
England
Caleb Evans
John Welfley
Pharaoh
Heaven
Injustice Attack Prompted by Corruption and Lies
A fragment asserts injustice fueled by corruption and deceit driven by ophistry and artifice, implying a broad campaign of falsehoods supported by biased actors.
Mysterious Letter Read At Dinner Sparks Halifax Rumor
A young merchant near Lombard Street read a Halifax letter claiming Quebec had surrendered to General Montgomery. The claim, reported as possibly premature, spread to newspapers which later denied its foundation. The incident questions the reader’s credit and cites Admiralty Judge Sewell for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Laze
Lombard-street
Iee Simpsin
Halifax
Quebec
Montgomery
Roth
Sewel
Admiralty
P. S
Harry
Letter to printers on appointing British worthies for America
A correspondent urges the ministry to send three named British worthies to treat with American rebels and hints at a secretary position for a fourth, suggesting compensation via a hypothetical American Post Office and noting possible arrangements with associates. The letter ends with the sign off Minden Judas Julian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John
Nfo
Minden
Judas
Julian
Lancaster County Address to Clergy and Freeholders
A formal summons to the gentlemen clergy and freeholders of Lancaster County opens a civic notice urging engagement in county affairs. The document outlines responsibilities and invites participation in local governance processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Lancaster
Condemer
House of Peers
Earl of Derby
Thomas
Stanley
Greyéust-square
New Treaty Copies to Be Published in Next Register
Authentic copies of the new treaties Brunsick and Hesse will be inserted in the forthcoming number of the Parliamentary Register, scheduled for publication on Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnham
Thomas Hart
Great Britain
Heffe, Pruffia, &c
Authrity
J. Almon
Burlington
House
Pccadilly
Brunswick
Hesse
Mansion House
Ludon
Alderman Wilke
Portmouth to Boston News and London Election Dramas
Letters from Portmouth report vessels from Boston including the Can ceaux and Trident with notes on the siege of Boston and failed relief due to ice. Admiral Graves’s intelligence cites the Quebec failed assault, dead and captured Americans, and Wooster summoned to command Montreal. Venus from Jamaica reports a Spanish fleet seen near Hispaniola with many transports. London election notices show Wilkes vs Hopkins for Chamberlain with public funds criticized. market prices and appointments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spithead
Capt. Mouat
Boston
Admiral Graves
Preston
Trident
Cork
Peter Parker
Peter
Quebec
Montgomery
Col. Arnold
Montreal
Wooster
Smith
Downs
Jamaica
Congress
Lord North
House of Commons
John and
Robert
Leith
John Lamb
St. Lucar
Isle of Man
Tom
Barker
Africa
West Indies
Bonny
Joshua Newell
Wilkes
Lodon
City of London
London
Hopkins
Place Chamberlain
Livery of
Sherif
Bull
Alsop
Flarley
Efdaile
Kennet
Rawlinson
John Wilkes
Barbican
Aldermankins
Aldersgate
William Newenham E
Sheriff Newenham
Williams
Stokes
Alderman Kirkman
Bethnal Green
Leadenhall Market
Great Britain
John Bohun Smyth
Coventry
High Court of Chancery
David Ross
Lord Alemoor
Samuel Nicholl
Baliol College
Oxford
Mass Shewell
Tura
India
South Sea
Ditto Consol
Ditto
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
London Evening Pol
Junius Americanus
London Evening Post
London Association
Globe Tavern
Fleet-street
Stephen Theodore Janssen, Bart
Henry John Maskall
Baui
Aalderman
Wilkees
Witkes
Philadelphia
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Sewell
Corntilf
J. Bew
Pater Netter Row
J. Williams
Fleer-street
Earliet
Christian Institutes
Duncan Shaw
D.D
Rafford
J. London
Richardson
Urquhart
Royal Exchange
J. Walter
Charing-Crefs
Portscript
Portmouth
Guildhall
Chamberlain
Alfersian Wilkes
Consol
Ravels
Andrew Burnaby
Greenwich
T. Payne
Castle
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